Translucent concrete - translucent building facades and walls

Key Advantages

Light Transmittance and Energy Efficiency: Parallel-aligned optical fibers allow natural light to pass through (up to 22% transmittance), reducing artificial lighting costs by 30%.

Structural Durability: Maintains the compressive strength of concrete (≥35 MPa when fiber content ≤4%), with flexural strength 15%-20% higher than traditional concrete. Can be used in conjunction with reinforcing steel for large components.

Aesthetics: Customizable patterns (dot matrix, linear, or logo designs) and colors (concrete gray, black, white). Creates dynamic day and night effects, such as shimmering facades or soft interior atmospheres.

Insulation and Fire Resistance: The material's internal pores provide insulation while retaining the inherent fire resistance of concrete.

Environmentally Friendly: Utilizes natural light to reduce carbon emissions, meeting green building standards.

Application Scenarios

Building Facades: Used for cladding commercial/public buildings (e.g., the Italian Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo) to enhance aesthetics and lighting. Interior Design: Used for partitions, feature walls, and decorative elements (e.g., backlit reception desks, staircases) to achieve diffused light and privacy.

Landscape and Urban Infrastructure: Recessed LED lighting for sidewalks, park benches, and bus shelters to enhance safety and visual appeal.

Special Purposes: Light guides or art installations for emergency evacuation routes.