Ad Notam GmbH
ad notam combines glass & mirror surfaces with a high end monitor system, the so-called ad notam Box. This unit consists of a new LCD Active Matrix in an intelligent cabinet system, which is mounted on the back of the mirror.
In addition to the picture function the information- and entertainment system can also be equipped with an invisible audio function.
Technically everything can be used: TV, SAT, DVD, PC, etc
Under use of a special laser technology process, the glass enables to only show the information- and entertainment system when turned on. When turned off the screen surface will turn back into a homogeneous mirror surface, even when mirror and screen surface are not of identical size.
The vision is to equip each and every mirror located in an environment that requires communication and information with ad notam high-tech systems.
ad notam will be of use anywhere, glass & mirrors are an essential piece of design & working element & communication is taking place
Architect Aron Losonczi has developed a new type of concrete that transmits light by adding “optical fibers” into the mix. The fibers are used to shift light at each end, producing a “see-through” effect.
“Called LiTraCon, the blocks are a combination of “optical fibers” and concrete, mixed so that the fibers create a fine glass aggregate within the concrete.”
This Light transmitting concrete is set to go on sale this year. The days of dull, grey concrete could be about to end.
A wall made of “LitraCon” has the strength of traditional concrete but thanks to an embedded array of glass fibers can display a view of the outside world.
Thousands of optical glass fibers form a matrix and run parallel to each other between the two main surfaces of every block. Shadows on the lighter side will appear with sharp outlines on the darker one. Even the colours remain the same. This special effect creates the general impression that the thickness and weight of a concrete wall will disappear.
The hope is that the new material will transform the interior appearance of concrete buildings by making them feel light and airy rather than dark and heavy.
Losonczi, a 27 year old architect from Csongrád recently came up with the idea while he was studying at the Royal University College of Fine Arts in Stockholm, Sweden. After demonstrating the material at design exhibitions all over Europe he has now formed a company to commercialize the concept.
His new company, also called LitraCon, is now optimizing its manufacturing methods and hopes to start selling prefabricated blocks of the material this year.
In theory, a wall structure built out of the light-transmitting concrete can be a couple of meters thick as the fibers work without any loss in light up to 20 m, Load-bearing structures can also be built from the blocks as glass fibers do not have a negative effect on the well-known high compressive strength of concrete. The blocks can be produced in various sizes with embedded heat isolation too.
Under use of a special laser technology process, the glass enables to only show the information- and entertainment system when turned on. When turned off the screen surface will turn back into a homogeneous mirror surface, even when mirror and screen surface are not of identical size.