Concrete is traditionally a solid building material.
Translucent concrete walls.
The bonding material in transparent concrete may be able to transmit light by using clear resins the concrete mix.
Beginning as a start up of the rwth aachen university we now produce translucent concrete for international design and architectural projects.
Use of optical fibers and fine concrete also used as transparent concrete.
This can have some interesting design implications.
The quikrete companies largest manufacturer of packaged concrete in the united states and leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries.
Translucent concrete is used in facades interior walls and ornamentation.
The show effect comes at a price though.
Translucent concrete combines the highest contrasting characteristics of light and concrete in spectacular fashion.
95 and only 5 light conducting elements that are added during casting process.
Transparent concrete also called as translucent concrete or light transmitting concrete is achieved by replacing aggregates with transparent alternate materials.
The unique properties of fiber optics allow you to see shadows and colors from one end of the fiber to the other despite the solid mass of the concrete.
In the spirit of a manufacturing company we still produce by hand in small quantities or on request all unique pieces tailored to our customers projects.
Together we can add social economic and environmental values to your project.
The fibers are typically visible on both sides of the concrete and may be placed to create a pattern of light.
However they are much harder to find when made of concrete.
All are based on a fine grain concrete ca.
Translucent concrete can be used internally externally.
Transparent concrete walls yes it s a reality transparent concrete is a reality.
Objects on the light source side of the concrete may appear as shadows on the other side.
Light transmitting concrete has also been applied to various design products.
Having the strength benefits aesthetical appeal versatility of concrete as you know but incorporating optical fibres in the manufacturing process allows daylight artificial light transmittance.
Our translucent concrete and transparent concrete panels can be formed and colored to fit your design.
Processed like natural stone coming as slabs it can be used for wall cladding facades floors or furniture.
Recent innovations however have brought translucent concrete to the forefront in new construction.
This results in a translucency and the light transmitting concrete begins to glow from inside.
A highlight in interior and exterior design.
Transparent walls made of glass or polycarbonate are widely known.
By incorporating fiber optic threads into the concrete blocks light is transmitted through the wall.
Light from one side to the other.