Newtown’s New Identity
In most modern FRP applications, composites are usually seen as a practical solution for industries looking to create structures that are strong, lightweight, durable and easy to build. Sometimes, though,...
Showers Are Awash with Design Solutions
When the Frank J. Manning Apartments in Cambridge, Mass., were built in 1976 using a cast concrete plank system, the construction style was efficient and cost effective. But more than 40 years later, the style...
New Apple Store in Chicago Boasts a Huge Composite Roof
Ten days ago, Apple opened its new flagship store in Chicago on North Michigan Avenue overlooking the Chicago River. The store is highlighted by its 111 x 98 ft carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) roof. The...
Ferrari Land Theme Park Features Attractions made with Composites
According to a press release from UK supplier Scott Bader, the recently-opened Ferrari Land theme park in Spain features two main attractions made with composites: the “Ferrari Experience” building and...
Apple Campus, Featuring Theater with World’s Largest Carbon Fiber Roof, Opens Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Apple will open the doors to its new Apple Park (Campus 2) for the first time to reveal the iPhone 8. The announcement will take place in the park's "theater" - a masterpiece that features the...
Branch Technology Takes First Place in Phase 2 of NASA 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge
Branch Technology and architectural firm Foster + Partners won first place in the second phase of a NASA competition to build a 3-D printed habitat for deep space exploration. The multi-phase, $2.5 million...
