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...
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 –...
