Smart Construction Materials for Enhanced Urban Comfort

Description:

This technology involves the development of smart construction materials that integrate waste components such as plastic and fiberglass, along with photochromatic paints and bioluminescent substances. These materials aim to address common urban health issues caused by infrastructural flaws, such as air pollution and overcrowding, by improving acoustic comfort, temperature regulation, and safety through pathogen resistance. The project implementation is phased, with initial thermal and acoustic tests already conducted in real-world settings, positioning it as a promising innovation for healthier urban environments.

 

Key Advantages:

  • Utilizes recycled waste materials reducing environmental impact.
  • Improves thermal regulation and sound absorption for enhanced comfort.
  • Provides pathogen repellence to increase public health safety.
  • Incorporates photochromatic and bioluminescent features for improved cognitive interaction and safety.
  • Reduces construction volume and weight, leading to cost and resource efficiency.

 

Problems Solved:

  • Mitigates health risks due to urban air pollution and overcrowding.
  • Addresses infrastructural deficiencies causing discomfort and safety concerns.
  • Reduces environmental waste by repurposing plastic and fiberglass materials.
  • Enhances urban sensory environments through innovative material properties.

 

Market Applications:

  • Urban building and infrastructure construction.
  • Smart city development projects.
  • Acoustic and thermal management in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Health-conscious architectural design incorporating pathogen-resistant materials.
  • Enhanced safety solutions in public spaces using bioluminescent and photochromatic features.

 

Patent Information:
Title App Type Country Serial No. Patent No. File Date Issued Date Expire Date Patent Status
Smart Construction Materials for Healthier Minds and Spaces Provisional United States 63/783,068   4/3/2025   4/3/2026 Pending
For Information, Contact:
Robert Reis
Licensing Associate
Texas State University - San Marcos
svj24@txstate.edu
Inventors:
Wilson Espinoza Chavez
Keywords:
Construction Materials
Engineering
Materials
Urban Environmental Technology
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