Abstract: A switched reluctance motor. The motor includes a first member having a plurality of teeth arranged in a plurality of phase groups, each phase group including two teeth mechanically joined together through a magnetically permeable bridge. The motor also includes a second member mounted adjacent the first member allowing relative movement between the first and second members, the second member having a plurality of teeth evenly spaced from one another by a pitch in a direction of relative movement between the first and second members. Each phase group includes a first tooth and a second tooth which is separated from the first tooth by a phase group tooth spacing in the direction of relative movement between the first and second members, the phase group tooth spacing equal to a whole multiple of the pitch plus a skewing factor or a whole multiple of the pitch minus the skewing factor.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes articles that include decomposition products from biodegradable compounds, and related methods.

Abstract: Mycelium-based materials including high-performance insulation and related methods are generally described.

Abstract: An architectural structure in accordance with the invention comprises at least one substantially planar component in the form of a wall (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16), floor or ceiling, the at least one planar component comprising a plurality of identically sized right angled panels A each having the form of a 30°-60°-90° right angled triangles and a plurality of identically sized isosceles panels B each having the form of a 30°-120°-30° isosceles triangle. The invention may provide a building (11) which is constructed from a relatively small selection of prefabricated components, but which provides an architect with a relatively large degree of flexibility in the design of the structure. The invention may also permit a building (11) to be assembled without a binder or other fastenings between the majority of the components and therefore assist in the efficient deconstruction of the building, either at the end of its life or if the building is to be modified or rebuilt.

Abstract: An architectural structure in accordance with the invention comprises at least one substantially planar component in the form of a wall (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16), floor or ceiling, the at least one planar component comprising a plurality of identically sized right angled panels A each having the form of a 30°-60°-90° right angled triangles and a plurality of identically sized isosceles panels B each having the form of a 30°-120°-30° isosceles triangle. The invention may provide a building (11) which is constructed from a relatively small selection of prefabricated components, but which provides an architect with a relatively large degree of flexibility in the design of the structure. The invention may also permit a building (11) to be assembled without a binder or other fastenings between the majority of the components and therefore assist in the efficient deconstruction of the building, either at the end of its life or if the building is to be modified or rebuilt.