{"id":145572,"date":"2022-06-16T08:15:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=145572"},"modified":"2022-06-09T11:37:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T15:37:49","slug":"the-future-of-architecture-graphene-building-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/materials\/the-future-of-architecture-graphene-building-material\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Architecture: Is Graphene the Next Revolutionary Building Material?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><em>Browse the Architizer <a href=\"https:\/\/architecture-jobs.architizer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs Board<\/a> and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world's best firms. Click here to sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/jobs-newsletter-subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs Newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>What is Graphene? <\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, making it the thinnest material known to man. Despite its thin composition, graphene is incredibly strong \u2014 two hundred times stronger and 6 times lighter than steel. First isolated by researchers Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov from the University of Manchester in 2004, the material received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobelprize.org\/prizes\/physics\/2010\/press-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2010 Nobel Prize in Physics<\/a>, garnering increased global attention and interest. Graphene is durable and malleable, and scientists see promising architectural potential in the new material. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphene is also highly conductive and equally holds unique light-absorbing qualities. When it comes to conducting electricity, graphene rivals copper; when it comes to conducting heat, it trumps all other known materials. Meanwhile, graphene<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is nearly transparent, making it a suitable material for products such as touch screen devices, as well as light and solar panels. When mixed with plastic, graphene becomes a strong conductor of electricity, making it a potentially useful product in the satellite, aviation and automotive industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is still in the early stages of research and development, there are many companies and research initiatives already dedicated to understanding the potential uses of graphene. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its unique property makeup, graphene can be used and applied in a plethora of ways, making it a worthwhile and lucrative material to research, study and develop commercially. This certainly holds true in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">architecture and construction industry. Will this material have a revolutionary role in the design world?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145573 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graphen.jpeg?resize=1280%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graphen.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graphen.jpeg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graphen.jpeg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graphen.jpeg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Graphen.jpeg?resize=375%2C300&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Properties of Graphene:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal and electrical conductivity <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Flexible and malleable<\/li>\n<li>Extremely durable<\/li>\n<li>Ability to generate electricity through exposure to sunlight<\/li>\n<li>Transparent and lightweight<\/li>\n<li>Antibacterial &amp; r<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esistant to ionizing radiation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Graphene as a Concrete Additive<\/h2>\n<p>In 2018, researchers at the <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/adfm.201705183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Exeter<\/a> found that incorporating graphene into concrete can produce a durable and water-resistant concrete composite. Researchers at the university <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2018\/apr\/23\/graphene-a-game-changer-in-making-building-with-concrete-greener\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suggest<\/a> this composite material is two times strong and four times more water-resistant than any existing concrete. Through a new nano-engineering technology, the researchers suspended thin graphene in water, which produced an extremely resistant and usable concrete composite. Seeing that concrete releases high levels of CO2 into the air, this new composite material perhaps promises a greener alternative to traditional concrete.<\/p>\n<p>The research was carried out in accordance with the British and European standards for construction, which ensures a safe material for architects to build with. Moreover, graphene&#8217;s water-resistant properties could equally be beneficial for sites that are difficult to reach and properly maintain \u2014 making this concrete composite not only durable but practical. It is possible that graphene-reinforced composites could be the future.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_145575\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145575\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-145575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1247&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C146&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C499&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C374&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C748&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C997&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270639969JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_002-scaled.jpeg?resize=400%2C195&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-145575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>National Graphene Institute by Jestico + Whiles, Manchester United Kingdom. \u00a9 Hufton+Crow Photography<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Intelligent Cities<\/h2>\n<p>Some have suggested that graphene can easily up building&#8217;s intelligence. Architect Chenthur Raaghav Naagendran explains his research in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/chenthur_raaghav_naagendran_responsive_intelligence\">TEDx talk<\/a> in Vienna, where he explores the possibilities of implementing graphene as a flexible skin for architecture. He proposes that graphene can be used to make architecture interactive, intelligent and adaptable. Chenthur\u2019s research suggests that graphene could be used to replace traditional building materials and wires to create smart structures that respond to societal threats, such as global warming. Essentially, graphene can turn static structures into responsive agents.<\/p>\n<h2>Graphene in Paint<\/h2>\n<p>In 2017, paint manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.graphenstone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graphenstone<\/a> released a lime-based paint infused with graphene. Limewash paint has been around for centuries and has been revered for its breathable, bacteria-resistant, odor-absorbing and hypoallergenic properties. The company incorporated graphene into its renowned lime-based paint to create a thermal-regulating product. To resist heat from radiating through walls, the graphene present in the paint assists in capturing heat and thus improves a room&#8217;s insulation. Graphene\u2019s thin makeup and durable properties mean less paint is required to achieve a corrosion-resistant and durable finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_145574\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145574\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145574 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C2009&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C804&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C603&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1205&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1607&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/1438270699581JW_National_Graphene_Institute_Visit_1_-AEHuftonCrow_021-scaled.jpeg?resize=382%2C300&amp;ssl=1 382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-145574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>National Graphene Institute by Jestico + Whiles, Manchester United Kingdom. \u00a9 Hufton+Crow Photography<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Understandings of the role that graphene can play in the architecture and construction sphere are still in the early stages of research. However, there are promising concepts and graphene-present materials in development today. Equally, there are countless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegraphenecouncil.org\/general\/recommended_links.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research initiatives<\/a> and institutions dedicated to the commercialization of graphene.\u00a0For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/national-graphene-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Graphene Institute<\/a> at the University of Manchester, designed by architecture firm <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/jestico-whiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jestico + Whiles<\/a>, is a world-leading research center dedicated to the research and development of graphene. Located at the very same institution where the material was first isolated, this institute demonstrates the UK\u2019s dedication to remaining at the forefront of graphene commercialization.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are still factors standing in the way of graphene commercialization \u2014 such as cost and maintaining quality during large-scale production \u2014 graphene could lead to more durable and thermally-regulated constructions in the future and is not to be overlooked.<\/p>\n<em>Browse the Architizer <a href=\"https:\/\/architecture-jobs.architizer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs Board<\/a> and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world's best firms. Click here to sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/architizer\/jobs-newsletter-subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jobs Newsletter<\/a>.<\/em>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The thinnest material known to man is also incredibly strong \u2014 200 times stronger and 6 times lighter than steel. 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