MEISSEN: PLATE POLISHING Tableware in a dematerialised economy How much porcelain will we still be producing in the future? New production already seems superfluous today when one considers the masses of porcelain already produced and in working condition. What kind of tableware will we eat from in a dematerialized economy? In addition, the firing of …
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MEISSEN practical analysis
MEISSEN practical analysis Our practical analysis served to roughly determine the maximum useful life of a porcelain plate before the glaze wears off, i.e. it would be used up, and to raise questions about Meissen porcelain, the practice of storage, refining, and to what extent a porcelain dinnerware can be utilized up. A plate is clamped …
MEISSEN
MEISSEN graphical analysis of sustainability aspects & resulting claims Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH is the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe. It has been state-owned for over 300 years and has been producing porcelain by hand since the very beginning. It also owns a large archive of moulds dating back to the Baroque period. Its products …
TON IN TON
TON IN TON A bell out of clay that changes its tune when it breaks apart Ton in Ton is a bell made of clay that is placed at Hufeisensee and slowly decomposes through the interaction of visitors and the weather. It consists of clay from the shore of Hufeisensee, the dried reeds growing there …
SESSION #1 – How long could the copper used for a laptop display supply the body with copper as a micronutrient?
A Copper Cube a Day—How long could the copper used for a laptop display supply the body with copper as a micronutrient? The animation shows how many daily rations of copper are contained in the LCD display that we researched. This puts everyday electrical devices into a different context of consumption. Copper in the LCD …
MODULE
MODULE segment stool MODULE consists of nine equally shaped elongated modules. They form a self-stabilizing complex when stacked orthogonally. The individual segments are made of linen fabric (approx. 250g/m2), which is impregnated with bioplastics as strips of fabric. These are stretched alternately lengthwise and crosswise over a cardboard mould. Four layers thus ensure sufficient strength …