As a leading authority on engineering and architectural practice, WSP is helping construction clients find new and effective ways to add 3D-printed concrete (3DPC)—a form of automated fabrication that reduces labor cost, planning time and waste—to their project menus. With 3DPC, a robot layers beads of mortar-like material to build structures from the ground up. This allows users to print…
Read MoreTag: sustainable materials
Bio-based coating modifiers
NatureShield surface modifier line allows formulators to develop coatings with an increased amount of bio-sourced materials without jeopardizing quality. It includes various environmentally-friendly emulsions, dispersions, and natural oil blends designed to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings by providing water resistance and water bead to concrete and wood. When used as an alternative to synthetic surface modifiers in performance…
Read More