Impact resistance refers to a material’s ability to withstand, or absorb the energy of, a sudden impact. Another couple of terms related to impact are toughness and hardness. Toughness refers to a …
Rammed Earth
Rammed earth is a construction technique that compacts loose soil into solid structures. Raw materials used typically include earth, lime, gravel, and chalk, though really any loose material, from …
Sintered Stone
Sintered stone is a material composed of compressed stone powder, pigments, and sometimes resin. The composite is simply formed by compacting it with heat and pressure into a solid, uniform object—a …
How living structures can help protect Miami’s coastline
Miami is all about the water and living life outdoors. Walking paths and parks line large stretches of downtown waterfront with a stunning bay view. This downtown core is where the Army Corps of …
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Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins Dr. Andrew Dent in this Material Seminar, Concrete & Associates: From Roman Architecture to Sleek Lifestyle Products. Together, our VP and EVP of Research discuss the …
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Solid Surfacing
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: solid …
Lighter pavement really does cool cities when it’s done right.
When heat waves hit, people start looking for anything that might lower the temperature. One solution is right beneath our feet: pavement. Think about how hot the soles of your shoes can get when …
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Eye On: Green Concrete
In this Eye On, VP of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, welcomes Madison Savilow, Chief of Staff at Carbon Upcycling Technologies for an interview. The two discuss CUT's carbon capture technology that is …
Admixture
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: …
Material Profile: Sustonable
MC 1112801 / Sustonable by Sustonable This engineered composite stone is made from quartz and recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. It is lightweight and can be made into thin surfaces of equal or …
Biobased Building Blocks of the Future: A Talk with Biomason
Today we welcomed Ginger Krieg Dosier the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Biomason to the stage for our monthly #MCXLive event. Inspired by nature, Biomason's innovative material fuses biology …
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Innovations in Hard Architectural Surfaces
EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent, hosts this Material Seminar, Innovations in Hard Architectural Surfaces: Concrete, Solid Surfacing & Compact Laminates. He'll share innovations helping reduce the …
