While the concrete was the biggest achievement of the Romans for a building construction technique and building material, we have come a long way! Contexts have changed to such an extent that while we are at the epitome of utilizing human intelligence at its best, we are also facing certain repercussions of our behavior towards the environment.
The building construction industry leads in CO2 emissions. However, the industry is coming with new materials every now and then like:
Cigarette Butts – You won’t believe such harmful thing for human can be useful for them too. It is used in constructing sustainable building.
Bamboo Reinforced Concrete- Reinforcing it with concrete, makes it more durable as a building material, while also allows good resistance to earthquakes. WOW!
Hydrogel – The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Barcelona has tested this building material in form of a wall. Inspired by the human anatomy, this building material is able to cool itself and can absorb water when the air around gets to hot and starts to evaporate.
Facade and construction industry lean towards innovation that enhance building efficiency while accommodating ongoing demands for sustainable, disaster-resistant, and healthy construction that ensures short and long-term financial benefits.
We have brief of only two building material trends but if you are interested in gaining more knowledge about more trends then read the article
