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.