News archive: August 2018
These news items report on real world examples of innovation in technology. They show students the relevance of the skills they’re developing in the technology learning area.
You can use them to start discussions with students at all levels of the curriculum, building on their current understandings.
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Isobel Engineers New Brand Identity and Campaign for Micralite
The stroller brand film "Fly" shows toddlers appearing to fly in mid-air through different scenes.
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Sweet spots: the coolest ice-cream parlours around the world
At the republic of Booza in Brooklyn they are using a recipe that dates back 500 years.
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ETH Zurich makes lightweight concrete ceiling using 3D sand-printing
The ceiling is one of the innovations to feature in an experimental robot-made house.
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TID Watches x Clara von Zweigbergk
The watch wristbands are machine knitted by Textiel Lab in The Netherlands.
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Tom Dixon and Faye Toogood among designers invited by Bill Amberg to debut new digitally printed leather
Graphics are printed onto cow hides using techniques that produce a much finer dye penetration to the skin.
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Henning Larsen builds town hall that bridges a river on the Faroe Islands
The town hall connects two formerly separate municipalities on the Faroe Islands.
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These bold, eco-friendly bathrooms reduce water usage by 80%
Recycled materials and gray water recycling systems are features in the bathrooms.
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Too hot? In 1858 a heatwave turned London into a stinking sewer
There was no air conditioning, no refrigeration, and no proper sewerage system.