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...
by Admin | Aug 1, 2024 | General
Over the past year, the Cork Industry Federation has shared numerous fascinating and informative stories about the versatile and sustainable material, cork. From celebrating historical discoveries to highlighting innovative uses in space and renewable energy, these...
by Admin | Jul 16, 2024 | General
Photo credits: Tammy Marlar, Dido Milne and Matthew Barnett Howland The National Autistic Society garden at the 2024 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Show is a showcase of cork’s exceptional insulating properties. Designed by Sophie Parmenter –...
by Admin | Jun 25, 2024 | General
© Corkeen by Amorim While the world needs greener spaces and healthier environments, most children’s playgrounds only partially answer these requirements. Surface materials need to be weatherproof and durable while at the same time eco-friendly, easy to maintain and...
