In the construction industry, new building materials are consistently being created to enhance the safety, sustainability, and aesthetic appearance of structures. Incorporating such innovative materials into your construction project’s design can help you set your buildings apart and offer distinctive benefits that other structures can’t. To expand your building capabilities beyond the constraints of traditional building materials, consider using one of these unique construction materials for building in your next project.
Translucent Concrete
Translucent concrete is an innovative building material that offers a high level of strength and durability while also providing transparency. This unique material is created from a blend of optical fibers and fine concrete which is then cut into prefabricated blocks. While it is not completely transparent, translucent concrete allows light rather than detailed shapes to pass through it. As such, silhouettes of objects and people can be seen through the concrete. The unique combination of strength and translucency makes this translucent concrete an eye-catching and practical material that can be used to design visually intriguing structures.
Metal fabric
For construction projects that require durable materials for lasting support as well as an aesthetically pleasing appearance, metal fabric is a great option. Metal fabrics feature a sleek and modern design and are often used to enhance the exterior appearance of an unattractive building. Offering extreme durability as well as varying degrees of flexibility or rigidity depending on the application, metal fabric can be used in nearly any design facet. Other benefits of using metal fabric for building include its high level of resistance to extreme temperatures, corrosion, and inclement weather.
Air-purifying brick
Air-purifying bricks can be used to help improve the indoor air quality of the structures they are used to create. When used to build an exterior wall, the faceted surface air-purifying bricks draw air into ports where a cyclone filter spins and filters it without using active energy. As a result, toxins and other particulate matter is removed before the air enters the building. Because indoor air quality is becoming an increasing concern as we uncover more of the harmful health effects that poor air quality can have, incorporating air-purifying brick into your next build’s design can help make your structure more attractive in the commercial real estate market.
