O futuro da construção: incríveis tijolos entrelaçados duráveis, até 1.250% mais resistentes que o concreto

The Future of Construction: Incredible Interlaced Bricks That Are Up to 1,250% More Durable Than Concrete

Written by Noel Budeguer

Published on 16/07/2024 at 02:01

Updated on 16/07/2024 at 02:07

Este sistema promete ser uma alternativa ecológica e eficiente para o futuro da construção, utilizando materiais reciclados e oferecendo vantagens tanto ambientais quanto econômicas.

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This System Promises to Be an Ecological and Efficient Alternative for the Future of Construction, Using Recycled Materials and Offering Both Environmental and Economic Advantages.

The construction industry is one of the main sources of pollution, with concrete being a material that has a high carbon footprint. In response to this problem, PLAEX, a Canadian company, developed a system called PLAEX Brick&Panel™.

This system promises to be an ecological and efficient alternative for the future of construction, using recycled materials and offering both environmental and economic advantages.

Like a Construction Game

The concept of PLAEX is defined as the world’s first completely interlocking landscaping system. PLAEX blocks and panels are easily assembled from all sides, greatly simplifying landscaping projects. This system is ideal for retaining walls, pathway edges, and other outdoor structures. Although it has not yet obtained Canadian ASTM certification, it is expected to achieve this in 2025.

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More Solid and Economical

PLAEX blocks have numerous advantages:

Moisture Resistance: They have a very low absorption rate of 0.37%, making them highly resistant to moisture.
Durability: They are between 400% and 1,250% stronger than concrete or brick, significantly reducing the risk of breakage or damage.
Recycled Materials: They are composed of 90% recycled materials, contributing to waste reduction.
CO2 Reduction: Their use can decrease CO2 emissions by 138% compared to traditional construction solutions.
Cost Savings: Savings of 5% to 30% on the total project cost can be achieved. Additionally, the return on investment (ROI) is estimated between 200% and 400%, meaning it is possible to recover two to four times the initial investment.

Fast and Efficient Construction

The construction method with PLAEX is designed to be three times faster than traditional methods, allowing builds to be completed up to 80% faster than with conventional materials like concrete. PLAEX blocks and panels easily integrate with existing structures and traditional finishing methods, such as drywall.

PLAEX offers an innovative and sustainable construction solution, with significant environmental and financial benefits. According to Dustin Bowers, founder of PLAEX Building Solutions, this technology can contribute to a better world and planet. For more information about this revolutionary concept, visit plaex.ca.

Source: Plaex

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Karla Coutinho

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19/07/2024 09:03

Já está mais do que na hora do Brasil avançar no ramo das construções… O que é praticado no Brasil para construção de uma casa está desatualizado, compromete o planeta e ainda fica muito caro.

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Paulo César Coelho de Oliveira

#24126

18/07/2024 08:40

Parabéns! Esse é o futuro que queremos. O difícil vai ser mudar a cabeça dos construtores brasileiros.

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Eduardo Ismael da Conceição(@edu_mrv)

#23889

16/07/2024 23:23

Inteligente e prático.

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Brazil will harvest a record crop of up to 357 million tons of grains, but it does not have the capacity to store a large part of it. The storage deficit has reached the highest level in history and is equivalent to almost the entire production of Argentina.

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