Luffacrete

Material categories:

Cement based

Plant / Plant based

Identification number:

22-7359-311-a

Sample produced by:

TANG Chun Wah Richard

Sample date:

30 Nov 2022 (Produced)

Sample condition:

Intact

Process-driven material

In this biophilic brick, loofah substitutes the metal reinforcements present in conventional reinforced concrete, ensuring great porosity while supplying strength and the necessary flexibility. A high content of water-cement mix is applied to the loofah structure. The loofah pores act as a water reservoir and plant anchor. The hollow brick is stuffed with a mix of planting soil, charcoal and plant seeds, allowing the growth of plants.

State:

Solid

Fabrication Process

Casting

Properties

Reinforced

Porous

Form

Block

Sensory Attributes

Touch: Firm

Tactile Warmth: Tempered

Flexibility: Stiff

Resilience: Brittle

Odour: None

Transparency: Opaque