ECOLOGIC MATERIALS

Nowadays, A lot of architectures take into account ecologic materials; this means that they don't have a major impact on the environment.

To build something that is recognized as an ecologic material we must consider that it must fulfill one of the following options:

• it must last a long period of time, durable
• it has to be reusable 
• it has to be recyclable 

Most materials that follow these conditions are the naturals ones. Natural materials refer to ones that haven't been manufactured and are sustainable.

5 ecological materials are:

Wood 

This is an amazing material!
It's:

• reusable
• durable
• natural 
• insulating (aïllant)
• sustainable

We apply this material in various structures depending on the kind of wood that it is: 

HARDWOOD: It's a heavier and denser material; applied in walls, ceilings, floors... 

SOFTWOOD: Used for inner structures like doors, furniture... 

Natural slate (pisarra)

It's: 

• natural (mineral material)
• durable 
• low thermal conductivity (conductivitat) 

We apply this material in walls and roofs 

Stone

It's:

• natural (mineral) 
• durable 

The stone can be adapted to all kind of construction. 

Bamboo

Bambbo has quickly grown popularity in the modern arquitecture and designs, as it has a higher compresive strength than concrete or wood, low weight, it's sustainable, natural and durable. 

Often used in bridges and houses 

Ferrock 

Ferrock is a new material quite similar to concrete; it's extremely environmentally friendly.  It absorbs CO2 in the process of drying, it's durable, strong and reusable. 

Ferrock hasn't been applied in many constructions yet, but it's a structural material and it would be great to apply it to our constructions and look for a greener future.