Made of Mars is learning to build with the materials found on Mars. Specifically basalt rock fibers that can be woven into fabrics. Made of Mars is developing the techniques to work the basalt fabrics into products needed for a future on Mars. Quote: Building for Earth and Beyond. Basalt will let us build for a better future on Earth. It is the most abundant and widespread … [Read more...]
Cast concrete countertops using basalt rebar and basalt mesh
Photographs of two projects completed by Jayme Guokas of Craftwork Design in Philadelphia. A design firm who create customized living spaces and specilize in cast concrete countertops. Basalt rebar and basalt mesh were used in the construction of these beautiful countertops. … [Read more...]
Lifeline Domes building with basalt mesh in Soldotna, Alaska
Basalt mesh being used in the construction of the Trinity Christian Center, Soldotna, Alaska. To quote Ray Ansel "A place to belong". … [Read more...]
Niche Snowboards utilize basalt stringers for crazy vibration dampening properties
2017-2018 Good Wood winners Niche STORY and THEME snowboards utilize basalt stringers for added pop, stability, and crazy vibration dampening properties. Niche have eliminated fiberglass in several of their models, replacing it with Magma Fiber™ crafted from basalt. At Niche Snowboards, their goal is to create quality snowboards using environmentally conscious materials and … [Read more...]
America’s Cup AC75 Class Rule specifies basalt in mould construction
We are delighted to see that the use of basalt volcanic rock composite fiber has been included in the construction specifications of the 36th America's Cup AC75 Class Yacht. The AC75 Class Yacht is a 75 foot high performance monohull that will "permit technological development to spearhead the development of sailing and maintain the America’s Cup as the world’s premier … [Read more...]