Translucent Concrete Walls

Transparent walls made of glass or polycarbonate are widely known.

Translucent concrete walls.

Beginning as a start up of the rwth aachen university we now produce translucent concrete for international design and architectural projects. Recent innovations however have brought translucent concrete to the forefront in new construction. 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. By incorporating fiber optic threads into the concrete blocks light is transmitted through the wall.

Translucent concrete can be used internally externally. Translucent concrete combines the highest contrasting characteristics of light and concrete in spectacular fashion. 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. We produce low maintenance green walls and vertical gardens with effective sound absorption improving acoustics by noise reduction.

Several ways of producing translucent concrete exist. Transparent concrete walls yes it s a reality transparent concrete is a reality. 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.

Concrete is traditionally a solid building material. Translucent concrete is used in fine architecture as a façade material and for cladding of interior walls. All are based on a fine grain concrete ca. The quikrete companies largest manufacturer of packaged concrete in the united states and leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries.

Objects on the light source side of the concrete may appear as shadows on the other side. Our translucent concrete and transparent concrete panels can be formed and colored to fit your design. Transparent concrete also called as translucent concrete or light transmitting concrete is achieved by replacing aggregates with transparent alternate materials. This can have some interesting design implications.

The show effect comes at a price though. Light transmitting concrete has also been applied to various design products. Translucent concrete is used in facades interior walls and ornamentation. Processed like natural stone coming as slabs it can be used for wall cladding facades floors or furniture.

Use of optical fibers and fine concrete also used as transparent concrete. Light from one side to the other. This results in a translucency and the light transmitting concrete begins to glow from inside. Together we can add social economic and environmental values to your project.

The bonding material in transparent concrete may be able to transmit light by using clear resins the concrete mix.