Building Material Inventory
Light Transmitting Concrete
Building Material Category: Cement and Allied Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Light transmitting concrete, also known as translucent or transparent concrete, is a cutting-edge building material that integrates optical fibers or other light-conducting elements within the concrete matrix to allow natural light to pass through.
SensiTiles
Building Material Category: Tiles and Cladding Products
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Sensitiles are an innovative building material designed to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of flooring and wall surfaces. They are distinctive for their ability to glow in the dark or under low-light conditions, thanks to their luminescent properties
Transparent Wood
Building Material Category: Boards, Panels and Planks
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Fenestration- Doors and Windows
Transparent wood is a groundbreaking building material that combines the natural properties of wood with advanced processing techniques to create a semi-transparent, eco-friendly material.
Geopolymer Concrete
Building Material Category: Admixture
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Geopolymer concrete is a type of alternative concrete that uses geopolymeric binders instead of traditional Portland cement. It's made by activating aluminosilicate materials (such as fly ash, slag, or metakaolin) with an alkaline solution (typically a mix of sodium or potassium hydroxide and sodium or potassium silicate). The result is a concrete that has similar or even superior properties compared to traditional concrete. It has lower thermal conductivity and transmittance as compared to traditional cement concrete, thus enhancing energy efficiency in buildings.
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.
Sintered Flyash Lightweight Aggregates
Building Material Category: Aggregates
Alternative for Conventional Building Material: Wall
Sintered fly ash lightweight aggregates are an innovative construction material created by heating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, to high temperatures until it forms lightweight, porous granules. These aggregates are used to produce lightweight concrete and other building products, offering improved thermal insulation and reduced structural load.
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.
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.
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.
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.