1. BRIDGING DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
CONSTRUCT ENVIRONMENTALLY ACTIVE
CONCRETE COASTAL AND MARINE INFRASTRUCTURES
WITHOUT COMPROMISING THEIR ORIGINAL FUNCTION

2. Coastal development and urbanized seascapes are inevitable
given 2/3 of the human population reside in coastal zones.
Marine infrastructures such as ports, piers and shipping channels
are mainly composed of modular concrete units forming
breakwaters, sea walls and pillars. Concrete is a poor substrate for
biological recruitment, and one of the reasons why coastal
development is considered the prime cause for habitat loss, reduced
biodiversity, and damaged ecosystems.
BRIDGING DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

3. ECOncreteTM is an innovative yet simple solution to the
conflict between societal and environmental needs in coastal
zones.
By manipulating concrete structures in three levels; concrete
composition, surface texture and macro-design, EconcreteTM
elevates marine and coastal infrastructure’s ability to provide
valuable ecosystem services and improved environmental
parameters associated with filter feeding communities.
Ecological designs (USPTO app 61/764800) increase the
operational life span and stability of marine infrastructures by
encouraging biogenic buildup that protects them from damages
associated with aggressive salt-water environments.
BRIDGING DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

4. Matrices withstand compressive strength of 30-80MPa with
different flexural and tensile strengths, complying with the
formal requirements for marine construction.
Units are designed to support biogenic buildup which is a
calcium carbonate deposition by marine organisms. These
include oysters, mussels, barnacles and corals which cover
the substrate, add volume, weight and contribute to its stability.
BRIDGING DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Use coastal infrastructure for
environmental goals such as
enhancing species with
conservation value or creating
nursing grounds and shelter for
different marine organisms.
Learn more at http://www.oceanexchange.org/