Decorative Concrete as a Design Solution

Decorative Concrete as a Design Solution

to take this course

Discover the potential of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and explore the benefits of decorative GFRC as we explore its role in creating stunning, healthy spaces that captivate occupants. Review the versatility of GFRC through practical applications in sinks, countertops, panels, cladding, benches, and tables, all while emphasizing sustainability, durability, and low maintenance. Learn about the eco-friendly manufacturing processes that utilize recycled materials and water reduction strategies, ensuring responsible design practices. Finally, unleash your creativity as we guide you in crafting unique shapes, colors, finishes, and integrated features, empowering you to produce long-lasting and beautiful building projects that stand the test of time.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Explore the benefits of decorative GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and how it can help design professionals create innovative, healthy, and beautiful spaces for occupants
  2. Discuss how GFRC sinks, countertops, panels, cladding, benches, and tables can help design professionals create sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance projects
  3. Explain how GFRC products are made from recycled glass and concrete during responsible manufacturing processes that include water reduction strategies and locally sourced materials
  4. Review how GFRC can help design professionals create novel shapes, colors, finishes, simulated textures, integrated features, debossing, and inlays for long-lasting, sustainable, and beautiful building projects
Instructor: 
Design Category (CSI Division): 
(03) Concrete
Delivery Format: 
Narrated Video
Applicable Credits