The complete process has not been revealed by manufacturer Italcementi, but the technology is based on a matrix of cement embedded with resins that are designed to allow a certain amount of light through without compromising the material's integrity.
The i.light material is cheaper than using optical wires embedded in the cement, which is what other builders of “transparent cement” have used. Moreover, the resins can let more light through than fiber optic wires and they mesh easily with the cement mixture surrounding them.
During the day and when viewed upon head on, the Italian pavilion appeared similar a normal cement building. But from the inside, at night or when viewed at an angle, the building takes on an ethereal quality not characteristic of concrete. Though i.light has so far only been demonstrated in this building, its relatively low cost and potential for energy saving points towards a promising commercial future.
Among all the other eco-friendly green building options presented in Shanghai (see this New York Times article for more), see-through cement -- from the right angle -- stands out.
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