by Admin | Nov 26, 2024 | General
As Christmas draws near, Cork Industry Federation member Portuguese Treasures offers a unique selection of gift ideas for those who appreciate traditional, sustainable home essentials. Specialising in cork placemats, coasters, hotpot stands, trivets, and other...
by Admin | Nov 5, 2024 | General
Ai Weiwei: “Brainless Figure in Cork”. Photo credit: © Juliette Bayen ”Brainless Figure in Cork” a sculptural self-portrait by the activist Ai Weiwei was part of a recent exhibition titled ’Ai Weiwei – Rapture’ at the Cordoaria Nacional, in Lisbon. Produced from...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2024 | General
Image © CorkSol UK Ltd Needing to improve the energy efficiency of their property, a York based family recently opted to use SprayCork on the exterior of their house. The 1930s semi-detached property was constructed with solid brick, with insufficient render to the...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2024 | General
Photo credits: © Polysmiths Architects, The Modern House and FRENCH+Tye The Cork House is a visionary new build project designed by Charles Wu, a director at architecture studio Polysmiths that has won numerous awards. The house uses sustainable materials to create a...
by Admin | Sep 10, 2024 | General
Left: Robert Hooke invented the compound microscope and illumination system shown above and used it in his demonstrations at the Royal Society’s meetings. Photo credit: © Science Museum. Right: A page from Hooke’s ‘Micrographia’ illustrating the tiny cells of cork...
