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Innovative technology not only speeds up construction but also drastically reduces costs, bringing a more affordable and sustainable future to Brazil.
Have you ever imagined living in a house that was built in record time? Traditionally slow and expensive, construction is about to undergo a revolution that promises to change the reality of thousands of Brazilians.
And all this thanks to an innovative technology that can build a house in just two hours. That's right: in less time than it takes you to watch a movie, a house can be ready to move into!
Lightwall: the innovation that is transforming the real estate market
The company responsible for this impressive change is Lightwall, which brought a new solution to the sector.
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Using panels made of concrete and Styrofoam, the company has managed to develop a system that not only reduces construction time, but also reduced costs by up to 4 times compared to traditional methods.
The concept behind this innovation is as simple as it is ingenious: the construction panels are assembled quickly and efficiently, with interlocking features similar to Lego pieces.
In 2024, Lightwall opened its second factory in Brazil, in the city of Rio Claro, São Paulo, marking a decisive step for the expansion of this technology in the country.
The result? In one of the most impressive demonstrations, the company managed to build a house of 42 m² in just 1h55. This is not only a step forward in the speed of construction, but also in the use of more sustainable resources.
Why is Lightwall technology so special?
The panels developed by Lightwall are made from a mixture of concrete and Styrofoam, creating a material that is much lighter than conventional concrete, but with properties of exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation.
This innovative combination offers several advantages. In addition to being easier to handle, the material also has a high degree of waterproofing, increasing the durability of buildings.
The block interlocking system eliminates the need for large quantities of mortar, further reducing construction costs and time.
How did this revolution in construction come about?
The idea behind Lightwall was born from a simple but revealing observation.
Second Marcos Fernando Araujo, CEO of the company, the inspiration came from a trip his father took to Portugal, where he noticed the waste of materials in construction.
Motivated by this perception, in 2016, he brought to Brazil the first container with concrete and styrofoam panels.
The success was immediate and the technology began to be used in projects of various types, from from affordable housing to large commercial developments.
In 2021, Lightwall was selected to contribute to the program My home, my life, with the aim of building public housing more accessible.
Since then, the company has expanded its operations and plans to open more five factories by 2025, with an investment of R $ million 220.
Today, with two factories operating in Brazil, the production capacity is already sufficient to build 20 thousand affordable homes per year.
A revolution in the real estate market
Building houses using the Lightwall system brings significant economic and social advantages. In addition to the reduction of construction time by up to five times, the system has the potential to quickly meet the high demand for housing in Brazil.
As an example, the MNGT, a construction company partnered with Lightwall, managed to build 100 houses in just three months in the municipality of Rio Claro, a feat that would have taken much longer with traditional methods.
This result demonstrates the great impact of technology in accelerating housing construction, especially in areas with large housing deficit.
Economy and sustainability: the future of construction
The system concrete and styrofoam panels is not only fast, but also economic and sustainable.
As mentioned, construction costs can be up to four times smaller than conventional methods, which opens doors to the creation of housing of low cost and with high quality.
Furthermore, constructions can be transported by truck, facilitating the movement of material and reducing logistical costs.
Lightwall is also betting on portable constructions, which can be easily assembled and disassembled, offering solutions for temporary commercial establishments and even for areas affected by natural disasters.
The company is already in partnership with Steel Corp, owned by businessman Roberto Justus, to develop these innovative projects.
The future of civil construction in Brazil and the world
The speed and efficiency provided by the Lightwall system puts the company at the forefront forefront of innovation in civil construction.
The sector, until now known for being slow and costly, has an alternative in the company's solutions sustainable and affordable.
The technology not only promises to revolutionize the real estate market in Brazil, but it can also expand to other countries, providing a new way of fast and efficient urbanization.
The question that remains is: Is Brazil ready to adopt this technology on a large scale and transform the country's housing scenario?
With the continued growth of this innovation, there is a real chance that Brazilian cities can be reshaped to become more accessible, sustainable and modern.
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