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20 building will allow the interior lights to fi lter through while, from inside, during the day, it will show the changes in the levels of daylight. The panels used in Shanghai measure 500x1000x50 mm and degree of transparency equals 20% of their surface area. Compared with static performance, based on tests carried out in the laboratory, a three-point fl exural test showed that the panels can bear an elastic load of around 2 kilonewton; maximum failure load as measured from tests was around 8 kilonewton. Each panel weighs about 25 kg. The properties of this material are undergoing further investigation by Italcementi Group researchers in order to develop additional and more advanced applications for the product. Used for the fi rst time “Transparent cement” in details i.clime ® and the 100k€ House The so-called “thermal cement” branded i.clime ® is the latest innovative product developed by Italcementi Group researchers. It consists of an ecological product that reduces energy consumption in buildings. This material is intended for variety of applications, from building structures to curtain walls (internal/external), specifi cally designed to optimize energy effi ciency and environmental friendliness. i.clime ® in Shanghai, future applications of this material may include its adoption as an architectural component with diversifi ed, integrated functions, such as, for example, internal lighting (shading/light diffusion techniques). The challenge of transparency confi rms the innovative and creative dimension of Made in Italy and has allowed Italcementi Group to provide the Italian Pavilion with know-how and solid business experience, in line with its involvement in other important architectural projects in the past. «Every person is in daily contact with cement. With an annual budget exceeding 13 million Euro, Italcementi Group research strives to make cement a more sustainable material able to create healthy environments where living is comfortable. This is the case of “transparent” buildings where the light becomes the most prominent element» says Enrico Borgarello, Italcementi Group Innovation Director. The transparent properties of cement have been made possible by special processing technologies applied to the materials involved, i.e. cement, admixtures and resins. The resulting mix features all those properties, including fl ow, that are needed to fi x resins into the panels thus allowing optical conveyance of light and images without altering the insulation and robustness properties of the cement-based material. The resins are special polymers, which Italcementi Group researchers have found to be particularly suitable for this type of application. These resins, which may have different colours, interact both with artifi cial and natural light creating a soft, warm light inside the building and a clear bright image on the outside. Italcementi Group researchers have identifi ed the correct formula of a dry ready-mixed product that allows inserting these plastic resins in the cementitious material, which is naturally opaque, without creating cracks and jeopardizing the structure. Without resorting to the more expensive optical fi bres, this solution is particularly suitable for industrial use of “transparent cement” and offers a greater luminosity, since the resins are able to exploit much wider angles of light incidence than optical fi bres. Another peculiarity of the transparent cement designed for Shanghai is in the area of casting operations. Despite the material’s complexity, this cement can be poured straight into moulds at the building site resulting in signifi cant cost reductions. Even the strength properties of the transparent cement are very interesting. Currently, pre-fabricated panels, some of which are very large, are being developed. delivers the durability and strength of traditional cements with very low thermal conductivity, high steam permeability and appreciable thermal inertia, guaranteeing a comfortable climate all year round. In addition to its intrinsic characteristics, i.clime ® is competitive 23 d World IUA Congress, Mario Cucinella presenting the 100k€ House project over the entire life cycle: aggregates contained in the concrete do not come from raw materials but are re-used from other materials such as vitreous recycled components that come from TV screens and discarded computers. With respect to the environmental sustainability, thanks to its low impact on non-renewable resources, it is possible to abate CO 2 emissions during the production phase. And there’s more: thanks to the ecological nature of the material they can be completely re-used after dismantling. The “thermal cement” i.clime ® has been conceived for the 100K€ House, a 100-square-meter house for 100 thousand Euro designed by Italian Architect Mario Cucinella. The 100K€ House is a real “low cost” project that fulfi ls the dream of every family of having a house at an affordable price, attentive to power saving and with a strong respect for the surrounding territory and the environment. The eco-sustainable house is modern and suitable to accommodate different identities and life styles. Each person can decide the shape of the house by choosing from the various available models. Each home will fully express and refl ect the desire of its owner: a customized pre-fabrication project, with light structural elements and moving equipment, such as sliding walls, straight or curved, and special one-piece closing systems, to diversify both the outside and inside of the home. An open shape that will allow each person to elaborate and build his/her own home. Experts at the Research and Innovation Center are working in close cooperation with Mario Cucinella Architects to tackle technical issues involved in the project, developing environmentally friendly materials at sensible costs. The challenge is protecting the environment while saving both nonrenewable and economic resources. The house is in fact able to produce power and
100k€ House: high energy and environmental efficiency and low cost to reduce energy consumption by using every kind of strategy to make the building a bio-climatic machine. This solution will help save on construction costs and will cover part of the mortgage costs and utility installation costs: the installed solar panels, in fact, produce the power needed for the house and the excess production can be sold. As to CO 2 emissions, this house is truly innovative: while a traditional house produces 62 kg of CO 2 per square meter per year, the 100K€ House is a carbon zero solution. Hence, the “100K House” is perfectly in line with Italcementi Group’s objective of achieving excellent construction activities and economic performance, while respecting the environment and improving people’s living conditions. From Ciments Calcia the fi rst biodegradable and compostable cement packaging: BioSac In 2008, the French market for bagged cement generated about 35,000 tons of packaging waste, which is currently considered conventional industrial waste and, therefore, simply disposed of in landfi lls or incinerated. In line with Ciments Calcia’s Innovation and Sustainable Development policy, BioSac by Calcia provides a practical solution for all tradesmen and companies facing the challenge of managing building site waste. Developed in cooperation with Barbier, Limagrain, Mondi and Ciments Calcia, this 100% biodegradable and compostable bag adds an environmentally friendly scope to its intrinsic resistance and preservation qualities. Today’s cement bags are made up of a double layer of Kraft paper, which ensures resistance, and a polyethylene-free fi lm that preserves the product. This mix of different materials makes it diffi cult to recycle the packaging. The innovation of BioSac by Calcia lies in Biolice ® , the 100% natural «free fi lm» obtained from corn fl our: an effective solution to facilitate the disposal of this kind of packaging. BioSac by Calcia meets all the requirements set forth in European standard EN 13432 on recoverable biodegradable and compostable packaging. BioSac has obtained the OK Compost1 conformity mark (certifi cate No. S145). This new generation of packaging technology has successfully passed all tests ensuring that 96.3% of material can be decomposed with industrial composting systems in just 12 weeks. The Belgian Inspection Organisation AIB Vinçotte confi rmed these results. According to EN 13432, four criteria should be taken into account when considering the composting process: p biodegradation: specifi c enzymes stimulate the degradation process by modifying the chemical composition of a substance (water, CO 2 , methane and heat are released). The minimum biodegradation level in composting sites should be of at least 90% within 6 months; p disintegrability (fragmentation and loss of visibility): the physical breakdown of materials into small fragments; p heavy metals: content in certain metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, etc. should be verifi ed; p ecotoxicity: the absence of possible negative effects on the ecosystem should be verifi ed. Biodegradation is a decomposition process that induces an eco-friendly bio-assimilation process through the combined action of four elements: oxygen, water, micro-organisms and heat. Composting is a process allowing organic waste to be turned into compost that can be used to enrich soils and does not leave any trace of toxic waste. Thanks to BioSac by Calcia, professionals in the construction sector may take advantage of a 100% eco-friendly solution in line with the target 6 requirements in the High Quality Environmental standard for green building in France, related to minimizing waste in operations. CRH, Le Holloco, Point P, Prévot Cartier, Réseau Pro and the Société des Matériaux de Nogent will be marketing this innovative product in the Ile-de-France region starting from March 2010. BioSac by Calcia will reach the rest of France in the course of this year. 21
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