[Greenbuilding] bio bricks?

[Benjamin Pratt]

I am so hopeful this technology will be widely adapted. I see it as being
more useful in remote areas than for large showpieces. I think the main
impact would occur once the patent runs out.
Ben




b e n j a m i n p r a t t

professor art+design
the university of wisconsin stout

On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 10:32 AM, <conservationarchitect at rockbridge.net>
wrote:

>   I wonder if this technique could include reinforcing to replace
> concrete, such as concrete panels like superior wall?  I am aware that
> concrete is high co2.
> Eli
>
>  *From:* John Salmen <terrain at shaw.ca>
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 08, 2015 9:42 AM
> *To:* 'Green Building' <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Greenbuilding] bio bricks?
>
>
> This reminds me of some of the ancient techniques for making earthen
> floors; bacteria, anaerobic conditions etc..
>
>
>
> *From:* Greenbuilding [mailto:
> greenbuilding-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org] *On Behalf Of *Bob Waldrop
> *Sent:* March-07-15 5:22 PM
> *To:* Green Building
> *Subject:* [Greenbuilding] bio bricks?
>
>
>
> Beginning with sand, a liquid mixture of bacteria, nitrogen, food for the
> bacteria, a calcium source, and water are added.  Over 5 days, the liquid
> is gradually added until the food and water run out and the sand dries.  At
> that point, it is a concrete brick, with strength comparable to anything
> that has come before.
>
>
> https://www.minds.com/blog/view/418891791245250560/award-winning-low-footprint-bricks-grown-with-sand-and-bacteria-it039s-a-big-deal
>
>
>
>
> *Bob Waldrop, Okie City*
>
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