Chromorat and AltusGroup have unveiled the CarbonCast reinforced-concrete prefabricated wall panels at the Future of Composites in Construction trade show in Chicago. Compared to standard wire-mesh reinforcement, the corrosion-resistant carbon grid created by Chomarat allows for a thinner volume of concrete, which ensures the prefabricated panels are lightweight. As a result, the CarbonCast panels significantly reduce energy consumption by lowering cement and raw materials requirements. The new design is being developed as part of an ongoing collaboration between Google and Chicago firm Altus Group.
Chromorat and AltusGroup have unveiled the CarbonCast reinforced-concrete prefabricated wall panels at the Future of Composites in Construction trade show in Chicago. Compared to standard wire-mesh reinforcement, the corrosion-resistant carbon grid created by Chomarat allows for a thinner volume of concrete, which ensures the prefabricated panels are lightweight. As a result, the CarbonCast panels significantly reduce energy consumption by lowering cement and raw materials requirements. Also, less energy is needed to manufacture, ship and assemble the panels.