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4 Innovative Architectural Materials

Updated: Nov 14, 2018


Material 01: Eco Concrete


Researchers have found waste plastic can replace 10% of sand in concrete construction.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/waste-plastic-in-concrete-could-help-support-sustainable-construction-in-india/


7% of global CO2 emissions come from cement. "Coral cement" can create carbon store instead.

https://www.wired.com/2015/09/think-like-tree-new-kind-eco-friendly-concrete-inspired-coral/



Material 02: Cigarette Butt Bricks


Introducing cigarette butts into brick construction can lessen energy taken to create bricks by 58%, as well as reducing cigarette waste. The bricks created are lighter and better insulated.

https://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/cigarette-butts-make-better-bricks.html



Material 03: Urine Bricks


You may potentially be able to use urine instead of cement in brick making.



Material 04: Transparent Wood


Timber based solar panels? Biodegradable structural glass? Transparent wood may be the answer.

https://www.fastcompany.com/3058621/this-swedish-scientists-transparent-wood-could-transform-architecture



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