[Greenbuilding] bio bricks?

[Benjamin Pratt]

Yes--they actually have a handful (see link), dating back to 2005. I am
fine with them making a lot of money on it, but can't wait till they become
public domain.
Ben

https://www.google.com/?tbm=pts&gws_rd=ssl#tbm=pts&q=biomason




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 7:34 PM, AzaFran <tuluzmerodea at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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