Energy-Efficient Statoil Headquarters boasts an energy class B rating in Norway

Global energy (read oil and gas) company Statoilis housed within an energy-efficient headquarters in Fornebu, Norway. Designed by A-Lab, the Statoil Headquarters is composed of a series of 5 rectangular prefabricated volumes stacked on top of one another. The cantilevered design works to minimize the overall building footprint, while the high-performance facade minimizes energy use. The center of the volume features an arching glazed roof that...

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MIT researchers 3D print superior bulletproof armor inspired by fish scales

We can learn a lot from the nature, if only we know where to look. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology used biomimicry of fish scales to develop Flexible Scale Armor, a superior bulletproof material that can be used in military armor and even space suits. The fish-scale inspired material is 3D-printed and can be customized to fit different body types.READ MORE> from...

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