Monolithic external architectural lightweight concrete components providing highly efficient thermal insulation –
Combining the physical characteristics of lightweight concrete that provides highly efficient heat insulation with the appearance of a state-of-the-art architectural concrete makes it possible to construct buildings that merge the expression of concrete with the energy efficiency specifications for external structural components. An experimental architectural lightweight concrete building is currently being constructed at the premises of Kaiserslautern University of Technology. This project is to evaluate the transferability of laboratory-scale findings to actual buildings and structures.