They first highlighted the beneficial characteristics of concrete that are commonly known, such as its durability and useful life, well over a hundred years, or its capacity for adaptability and maintenance in any type of environment, even under water or in adverse weather conditions.
According to these experts, concrete is the second most consumed material in the world after water. Moreover, its raw materials can be found anywhere in the world and can be produced on construction sites as well as prefabricated in factories.
There are already several varieties of this material, such as photoluminescent concrete, capable of emitting light in the dark without using energy; magnetic concrete; self-repairing concrete, which seals its own cracks when they appear; or translucent concrete, which allows light to pass through and shapes to be seen on the other side of the wall.
Another innovative aspect of concrete is the possibility of pigmentation: pigments are used which are mixed with the concrete before application. It is not painted once it has been applied.
In terms of its sustainable nature, this material uses practically inexhaustible natural resources, absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere and does not emit volatile compounds inside buildings. In addition, its clarity in flooring reduces the ambient temperature by up to 2ºC in urban environments and in paving, it saves fuel during vehicle rolling, among many other factors.
