Sustainability

Dustcrete: GRC Production Dust as a Cement Replacement

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Glass reinforced concrete production generates substantial dust during panel fabrication. Cutting, grinding, and finishing operations release fine particles into workshop air. These particles settle on floors, accumulate in extraction systems, and ultimately reach waste streams. Most GRC manufacturers treat this dust as ordinary industrial refuse destined for landfills. The material composition tells a different story. … Read more

Aerogel Composite GRC Boards for Thermal and Sound Insulation

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Buildings consume nearly 40 percent of global energy, with heating and cooling accounting for the largest share. Standard insulation materials—expanded polystyrene, mineral wool, polyurethane foam—have remained largely unchanged for decades. They insulate adequately but come with trade-offs. Thickness requirements eat into usable floor space. Moisture management demands careful detailing. Fire performance varies widely between products. … Read more

Zell Town Hall: GRC Panels in Heritage Renovation

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Zell am Harmersbach, a small town in the western Black Forest region, holds architectural layers stretching back centuries. Half-timbered houses sit alongside Art Nouveau details. Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque structures define the town square. The Stork Tower, the town’s landmark, has stood for roughly 700 years . The town hall building itself, with its gabled roof, … Read more

Green GRC+: Low Carbon Formulations Explained

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The construction industry’s environmental footprint has prompted material innovation. Traditional concrete production accounts for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions, with cement manufacturing as the primary contributor. Green GRC+ emerges as a solution to this challenge, offering a low-carbon alternative without sacrificing performance. Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) already provides environmental advantages over conventional concrete through reduced material usage … Read more

Scrapcrete: Turning GRC Production Waste into Facade Design

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The construction industry faces a critical challenge with waste generation, particularly in specialized manufacturing sectors. Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) production, essential for modern architectural facades, inevitably produces offcuts and leftovers during panel fabrication. These remnants have historically been discarded as industrial waste. Austrian facade specialist Rieder has fundamentally challenged this linear approach through the development … Read more