[Greenbuilding] bio bricks?

[AzaFran]

Hi!
Here is the patent
<https://www.google.de/patents/US20110262640?hl=de&dq=biomason&ei=hyb8VLHKCIOSPYfQgJAO&cl=en>
!
Gassho!
Taji.



2015-03-09 18:30 GMT+00:00 Benjamin Pratt <benjamin.g.pratt at gmail.com>:

> 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
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> b e n j a m i n p r a t t
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> professor art+design
> the university of wisconsin stout
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> On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 10:32 AM, <conservationarchitect at rockbridge.net>
> wrote:
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>>   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
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>>  *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?
>>
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>> This reminds me of some of the ancient techniques for making earthen
>> floors; bacteria, anaerobic conditions etc..
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>> *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?
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>> 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.
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>> https://www.minds.com/blog/view/418891791245250560/award-winning-low-footprint-bricks-grown-with-sand-and-bacteria-it039s-a-big-deal
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>> *Bob Waldrop, Okie City*
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