Dutch engineers have developed bricks that grow moss, purify the air, absorb CO2, and cool buildings, reports Green Architecture.
Green Architecture writes:
… Dutch engineers are developing innovative ‘living bricks’ that allow moss to grow directly on building surfaces… These bio-receptive bricks are designed with special porous materials that retain moisture and support natural moss growth without damaging structures….
The impact could be significant.
- Moss absorbs CO? and airborne pollutants
- Living walls naturally cool buildings and reduce urban heat
- The surfaces help manage rainwater and moisture
- Green facades support biodiversity in dense cities
- Reduced heat absorption can lower energy demand for cooling
