Carbonbetonhaus Dresden, University research building at Technical University, Dresden, Germany.
The Carbonbetonhaus Dresden is a research building at the Technical University constructed entirely from carbon concrete, featuring two levels and a curved upper element called TWIST. The rectangular main body contrasts with the flowing roof curve, showcasing experimental design in academic architecture.
The building was completed in September 2022 as the world's first structure built entirely from carbon concrete composite materials. This marked a turning point in construction technology, demonstrating that new materials could be used at large scale.
The building functions as a working research space where students and researchers conduct daily experiments and observations on how carbon concrete behaves over time. The open laboratory areas demonstrate how this material is studied and taught to the next generation.
The building sits on campus at Einstein Street 12 and is viewable from outside, though monitoring equipment inside continuously measures its structural performance. Visitors can observe the exterior design while internal sensors track how the materials respond over time.
The material requires 80 percent less raw material than traditional concrete and is designed to last around 200 years. This means fewer natural resources need to be extracted and the structure will serve much longer than conventional buildings.
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