Building Outside the Box

Are you in the process of meeting your construction material suppliers and planning your most awaited dream home but you’re sick of conforming to the norm and you’re hungry for change and eccentricity? If that is the case, you might want to explore some of these uncommon building materials that would give you the uniqueness that you want without compromising your housing needs. 

If you are looking for a product that is light but just as strong as natural wood, you can use transparent wood. It reduces the need for artificial lighting. It can also be an eco-friendly alternative to glass and plastic because it is biodegradable.

For a natural replacement of steel for reinforcing concrete, bamboo-reinforced concrete could be the one for you plus, it also allows for better earthquake resistance. 

Aside from this material being uncommon, this also promotes environmental sustainability. Making use of recycled plastic as building materials provides lighter building blocks and solves the clogging problems due to plastic waste. Now that's recycling and upcycling on a whole different level! 

Grasscrete is achieved by constructing a built mass with the traditional concrete consisting of cement and the ground is left with the green grass patches to reduce concrete usage. This concept increases the rainwater absorption.

In a modern world, filled with DIY’s and what not’s, whether you plan on confirming with traditional building materials or you prefer to use the uncommon building materials mentioned above, feel free to explore and do your research about what materials could work for you and your family’s needs, lifestyle and location. 

Make sure that you only purchase from reliable manufacturers of building materials and construction distributors. Keep in mind that your safety and the safety of your family should always be your utmost priority.