Transparent Concrete Is For Real

transparent concrete

No longer a dream, transparent concrete is for real and is now being used as a building material. The Italian firm, Italcementi Group, unveiled their product which was built into the World Expo building in Shanghai.

There are approximately 50 holes in each 19.7 x 39 x 2 inch panel, resulting in an overall transparency of about 20 percent.

This product has been named i.light and is not yet available for commercial use but it's already being considered as an energy saving option as a building will require less light if these panels are used.

[via GizMag]

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kitliz @ DIYdiva

Believe it or not, I first found out about this back in '03 when I was working in the concrete biz. Back then each "block" was being hand packed with the fiber optic cables and were upwards of $200/sf. I love how it makes something so solid seem so airy.

Charles & Hudson

This type of concrete has been a dream for awhile. Hopefully we see it gain acceptance and can meet code and become used here in the States.