Concrete Casts New Light in Dull Rooms

opticsorg writes "Stuck for decorating ideas? Then the light-transmitting concrete that is set to hit the market this year is what you could be looking for! The days of dull, grey concrete could be about to end. A Hungarian architect has combined the world's most popular building material with optical fiber from Schott to create a new type of concrete that transmits light. A wall made of 'LitraCon' allegedly has the strength of traditional concrete but thanks to an embedded array of glass fibers can display a view of the outside world, such as the silhouette of a tree, for example."

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Chernobyl

[AtariAmarok]

Then the light-transmitting concrete that is set to hit the market this year

I see some huckster has found a clever way to get rid of all that Chernobyl rubble and building material.

In a related story

[AtariAmarok]

In a related story, Packard Bell has anounced that the screens on its new portable computers will use this material. It will replace the current solid-lead screen. They are hoping to get their laptop weight below 68 lbs for the first time.

Invisible Concrete

[AtariAmarok]

I've got a better idea: Invisible Concrete! In fact, I'll build you an entire skyscraper of invisible building materials for half the cost of a conventional building.

Since the stuff does take a long time to properly cure, I'll have to request that you stay off the premises until this is complete.

In fact, if you venture past the "Caution: Invisible building construction zone tape", it will result in the immediate disintigration of the building, and I will not be held liable for the loss. (This disintegration process is silent and harmless: it is like nothing happened at all).

I'll take payment in advance.

Finally...

[JMZero]

I can have a glass house, and throw stones with impunity.

transparent walls

[slobod]

Some folks already use these walls when they play quake....