Building Material Inventory
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
Building Material Category: Photovoltaic Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
BIPV technology represents an innovative approach to sustainable architecture by seamlessly incorporating photovoltaic modules into building elements.
Sand Lime Bricks and Blocks
Building Material Category: Bricks and Blocks
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Sand lime bricks and blocks are made from a mixture of sand, lime, and water, which are combined and then compressed under high pressure and cured in a steam chamber. This process results in a dense, durable product that is used for building construction. The material is known for its strength, fire resistance, and eco-friendly properties.
Insulated Concrete Forms
Building Material Category: Insulation Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Insulated concrete forms are a building system that combines rigid thermal insulation with concrete in a modular form. The forms are stacked to create walls and then filled with concrete, providing both structural strength and high thermal insulation.
Vacuum Insulated Panels
Building Material Category: Insulation Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
VIPs consist of a core material encased in a vacuum-sealed envelope. The vacuum provides excellent insulation by minimizing heat transfer through conduction and convection, leading to extremely low thermal conductivity values.
Hempcrete Insulation
Building Material Category: Insulation Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Hempcrete is an innovative and sustainable building material made from hemp fibers and lime-based binders.
Low Emissivity Glass (low e glass)
Building Material Category: Insulation Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Fenestration-Glass
Low-E Glass features a thin, invisible coating that reflects infrared light while allowing visible light to pass through. This coating helps to keep heat inside during the winter and outside during the summer, contributing to improved energy performance and comfort.
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
Building Material Category: Boards, Panels and Planks
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
CLT is made by layering timber boards at cross angles and bonding them with adhesive. This cross-laminated construction enhances the mechanical properties of timber, making it suitable for large-scale, multi-storey buildings. It is prefabricated in panels that can be quickly assembled on-site.
Straw Bale Wall
Building Material Category: Insulation Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Straw Bale Walls fall under the category of natural or sustainable building materials. They are used primarily for wall construction and are known for their thermal insulation properties and environmental benefits.
Plant-Based Polyurethane Rigid Foam
Building Material Category: Insulation Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Plant-Based Polyurethane Rigid Foam is a type of insulation foam that substitutes a portion of the petrochemical-based components in conventional polyurethane foams with plant-derived materials. This adjustment aims to lower the environmental footprint of foam production while retaining high-performance insulation properties.
Doubly Curved Shell Roof Units
Building Material Category: Modular Components
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Roof
Doubly curved shell roof units are innovative architectural elements characterized by their complex, curved geometry that can create aesthetically striking and structurally efficient roofs. These units are designed to provide both functional and visual benefits, offering unique design possibilities and structural performance advantages.