Researchers develop a biological concrete for constructing 'living' facades with lichens, mosses, other microorganism
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 08:01
in Physics & Chemistry
The Structural Technology Group at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia has developed and patented a type of biological concrete that supports the natural, accelerated growth of pigmented organisms. The material, which has been designed for the façades of buildings or other constructions in Mediterranean climates, offers environmental, thermal and aesthetic advantages over other similar construction solutions.