The TERRAPOD is a stable building foundation and floor system that doesn’t use concrete
The TERRAPOD is a designed, long-lasting, and lucrative concrete-free base and floor solution for the building industry. Concrete has served us well over the previous century, and since World War II, when steel reinforced concrete was invented, it has been the most widely utilized material on the planet. Concrete’s environmental effect has just recently come to light, and we are only now realizing that an alternative is urgently needed owing to the looming climate crisis. Concrete alone accounts for 8-11% of global CO2 emissions. Japan is one of the world’s most seismically active regions, and the Japanese created the Ishiba-tate construction method (a post and beam timber-frame that stands on stone foundations) to endure earthquakes throughout the years.
Positive facts about The TERRAPOD
Compressive strength 2 times that of concrete
Tensile strength 5 times greater than concrete
The smallest model has been load tested to 40 tonnes without failure
Reduces carbon emissions by 90%
Reduces water consumption in foundations by 100%
Reduces sand usage by 100%
Potential to reduce costs by up to 27% per average semi detached house
Up to 10 times faster to build when compared to traditional concrete strip foundations
Reduces site deliveries by up to 75%
Video about The TERRAPOD
https://www.youtube.com/embed/OyWb4xJsKHs
The TERRAPOD website : https://terratonics.ie/
