Dresden

Textile Concrete

Many modern buildings are made of steel reinforced concrete. However, after about 100 years it starts to crumble as the popular combination of concrete and steel corrodes. As a result, millions of buildings will require expensive repair work in the coming decades. New solutions are called for. One such solution is textile reinforced concrete. It is lighter, less expensive and, most importantly, stronger and more versatile. We take a journey into the world of modern building materials.