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Integratori fatade multimedia, sisteme de cabluri si plase din inox pentru fatade si pereti. Ferestre de mansardă, scări de acces la pod, fereastra preSelect – FAKRO. Mortar Bio pentru Tencuire si Reabilitare BIOCALCE RINZAFFO. Mortar Bio pentru Tencuire si Reabilitare BIOCALCE RINZAFFO. Kerakover Eco Meteor,caramida aparenta,tencuieli pe baza de ciment, Article about Magnesium Based Cement. Magnesium Based Cement By Kelly Hart There is a whole class of cement that was very popular in the days before the invention and manufacture of Portland cement quickly replaced its use.

Article about Magnesium Based Cement

Generally classified as magnesium-based cement, this material was used in historic times, dating back to ancient times in Europe, India, and China, among other countries. The Great Wall of China and many of the stupas in India, still standing today, were all made with magnesium-based cements. It is unfortunate that Portland cement has replaced the use of these magnesium products because there are many ways in which they are superior. Primary among these is the fact that they require much less energy to produce and do not off-gas as much CO2 as Portland cement in their manufacture.

Another advantage of Magnesium-based cements are that they have a natural affinity for cellulose materials, such as plant fibers or wood chips; Portland cement repels cellulose. Building Paths with the WalkMaker® 9 Unique Alternative Housing Ideas. If you are looking for an alternative shelter for your property, there are many options available.

9 Unique Alternative Housing Ideas

I picked some of my favorite alternative housing options for consideration when planning a bug out home, storage unit or improvised shelter. Shipping Containers Shipping containers cost a little bit more than some of the other methods mentioned in this post, however their durability more than makes up for the cost. some amazing homes have been built out of shipping containers. More Straw Bale Building structures using straw bales can be surprisingly affordable, and a lot more comfortable that you might think.

(Credit for the last picture) Pallet Home Pallets are cheap or free in most places, so it’s no wonder they have become popular materials in alternative building. More Earth Berm You don’t have to be a hobbit to have a house like one. Earth bag Using earth bags to build a home is one of the oldest methods for creating a shelter. Recycled Bottles Geodesic Domes Free Spirit Spheres Tree house. Touch-sensitive plastic skin heals itself. Public release date: 11-Nov-2012 [ Print | E-mail Share ] [ Close Window ] Contact: Andrew Myersadmyers@stanford.edu 650-736-2245Stanford School of Engineering Nobody knows the remarkable properties of human skin like the researchers struggling to emulate it.

Touch-sensitive plastic skin heals itself

Not only is our skin sensitive, sending the brain precise information about pressure and temperature, but it also heals efficiently to preserve a protective barrier against the world. Dent Cube - Wall Covering by INAX. Not Just Another Pretty Wall Dent Cube is a 3D porcelain stoneware cladding that can be used to create interior and exterior walls with a unique indented pattern that offers endless possibilities for customization.

Dent Cube - Wall Covering by INAX

Pictured here is a version with glass inserts that bring shades of yellow, pink, red, blue and green together in a eye-catching patchwork of color.