3D Printed Buildings & Recycled Concrete: A More Sustainable Construction Future?

🌱 The future of construction is here! In this episode, we explore groundbreaking innovations in sustainable materials—from recycled concrete and sewage sludge bricks to 3D-printed structures made from fish glue! 🏗️♻️

Join us as we dive deep into circular economy solutions, CO2-saving technologies, and alternative materials that can change the way we build. Featuring expert insights from pioneers in material science, Lisbeth Ottesen and Karoline F. Gustafsson, this episode challenges outdated construction methods and unveils practical, scalable solutions for a greener future.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:
✅ The challenges of recycling concrete and why it’s not as simple as it seems
✅ Transforming sewage sludge into sustainable bricks (Copenhagen Shit Bricks?!)
✅ How 3D printing and alternative binders are reshaping construction
✅ The role of phosphorus in building materials and why it’s a critical resource
✅ How cross-industry collaboration is key to scaling green innovation

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🚀 This project is supported by Innovationsfonden and Realdania

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Why construction materials need a revolution
02:15 - Recycling Concrete: Can we truly reuse it?
06:40 - "Copenhagen Shit Bricks?": Turning sewage sludge into sustainable materials
12:10 - 3D-Printing with Fish Glue: The surprising alternative to cement
16:30 - The Phosphorus Dilemma: Why this hidden resource is crucial
20:45 - Scaling Sustainable Materials: What’s stopping mass adoption?

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