Webinar: Environmental Considerations for Offshore Wind Development ECOncrete 2022-11-17 | Industry experts shed light on the renewable energy process and the various environmental considerations. Gain insights from the speakers on environmental planning documents, developing monitoring measures and implementing best practices.00:00 Learn from Andy Lipsky (Fisheries & Offshore Wind Lead, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries) on the scientific needs and intersecting points for offshore wind development.16:28 Hear from Justin Krebs (PhD. VP/Offshore Wind Program Manager at AKRF) about identifying best practices for trust resources in NEPA documents.31:48 Finally, learn from Carl LoBue (New York Ocean Program’s Director at The Nature Conservancy) as he discusses innovative techniques for successful habitat monitoring.
Webinar: Marine Biodiversity and Offshore Wind Infrastructure ECOncrete 2023-04-24 | European industry experts discuss the impact of offshore wind on the marine environment in this edition of our Technical Webinar series. Remment ter Hofstede (Van Oord), Marina Beltri Muñoz (Tecnoambiente), Katarina Halldén (Seatower) and host Ido Sella (ECOncrete) discuss their experience with management of environmental risks (benthic habitats and species, pelagic fauna, etc), design of mitigation measures, long time monitoring, and regulatory challenges.
Installation of Nautilus Underwater Observation Deck - Living Ports Project, Port of Vigo, Spain ECOncrete 2023-03-23 | Watch installation of the Nautilus underwater observatory, a first of its kind initiative that will provide visitors the unique experience of witnessing the development of biodiversity on ECOncrete seawalls. The LIVING PORTS project at the Port of Vigo (Spain) showcases and de-risks large-scale, flexible, and cost-effective technology that also meets environmental goals. The interdisciplinary consortium of 4 partners has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement GA970972. Consortium members: ECOncrete (lead), Port of Vigo, Cardama Shipyards, Technical University of Denmark (DTU).For more information visit our website https://LivingPorts.eu
Marine biodiversity developing on new pier with ECOncrete technology applied - IGY Marina, Malaga ECOncrete 2023-03-09 | The application of ECOncrete technology results in a healthy ecosystem developing on the concrete of the new pier in the IGY Marina, in Malaga (Spain). The video highlights the striking contrast between traditional concrete and the concrete applying ECOncrete technology.The local contractor seamlessly integrated our bio-enhancing concrete technology into the design and construction process of the massive 2x4x1m concrete blocks.The increased biodiversity improves water quality and serves as a natural carbon sink, actively sequestering CO2 during the lifetime of the structure.For project details and information about ECOncrete visit: econcretetech.com/projects/pier-marina-malaga
Port of Cala Ratjada - Breakwater Complete ECOncrete 2022-12-12 | The installation of the breakwater at the Port of Cala Ratjada is complete, and now we let nature run its course! Thanks to our bio-enhancing technology, a rich ecosystem can thrive on the infrastructure itself.
Highlights from the Webinar: Considerations for Offshore Wind Mitigation Measures ECOncrete 2022-12-01 | Highlights from a recent webinar hosted by ECOncrete featuring three expert speakers in a discussion on Considerations for Offshore Wind Mitigation. To learn more about the speakers, visit our website econcretetech.comand watch the full webinar here youtube.com/watch?v=G9_z2JFpnas
Marine Biodiversity Monitoring on ECOncrete Coastalock - Port of San Diego Riprap ECOncrete 2022-11-21 | A peek into the diverse ecosystem developing on and around these Coastalock units!We worked with the Port of San Diego to enhance the traditional rock riprap with single layer armor units that benefit the marine environment. Learn more about the project: econcretetech.com/projects/port-of-san-diego
Coastalock: Bio-enhancing Shoreline Protection Unit Clip ECOncrete 2022-11-06 | Watch this short clip to learn about an innovative design for responsible marine construction, ECOncrete's Coastalock. The unit integrates reef habitat niches into coastal armoring schemes, retaining water and creating caves, tunnels, and overhangs while providing the necessary shoreline protection.
Highlights form the Webinar Challenges & Innovation in Coastal Protection ECOncrete 2022-10-25 | Highlights from a recent webinar hosted by ECOncrete featuring three expert speakers in a discussion on challenges and innovations in coastal protection. They each presented from decades of experience implementing novel techniques to overcome obstacles in coastal engineering. To learn more about the speakers, visit our website econcretetech.com and watch the full webinar here youtube.com/watch?v=NE9gJGakaWI
Port of Cala Ratjada - Transportation and Construction ECOncrete 2022-10-24 | A look into the transportation and construction process for the extension and reinforcement of the breakwater at the Port of Cala Ratjada in Mallorca. Hundreds of concrete units built by local manufacturers were driven on site and are placed on the waterfront. Our bio-enhancing concrete technology and design will create habitat for local marine life while fortifying coastal protection.Follow us for future updates and visit our website for further information about this project: econcretetech.com/projects/port-of-cala-ratjada-breakwater
Webinar: Challenges and Innovations in Coastal Protection ECOncrete 2022-10-14 | In this webinar, a panel of experts in applied coastal engineering explores the challenges and solutions in coastal structures protection by discussing innovation, materials, modeling and design solutions. Hear their insights and lessons learned from completing successful studies, innovation, designs and construction of coastal defense projects having faced common challenges in marine construction worldwide.Learn from Bas Hofland (PhD. Prof., Head of the Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory at TU Delft) about novel measurement techniques in evaluating coastal structures.Hear from Bas Reedijk (Head of Engineering, DMC-BAM Infraconsult) and Pieter Bakker (Xbloc Global Manager, DMC-BAM Infraconsult) as they discuss innovative best practices for placement of interlocking coastal armour units.Understand how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be integrated into breakwater design with Jeroen van den Bos (Senior Coastal Engineer, Boskalis).
Port of Cala Ratjada - Extending and Reinforcing the Breakwater ECOncrete 2022-09-13 | Hundreds of concrete units enhanced with ECOncrete’s technology are part of the breakwater reinforcement at the Cala Ratjada Port in Mallorca.The tender for the remodeling of the breakwater required the use of ecological concrete - a first in Spain. Our technology was sought out to mitigate the risks outlined by the initial environmental impact assessment and to add ecosystem services missing in traditional marine construction.Construction is underway - follow us for future updates!
Highlights of Nature-Inclusive Design Webinar hosted by ECOncrete ECOncrete 2022-07-05 | ECOncrete hosted a webinar that focused on Nature-Inclusive Design. Architectural and landscape projects that work together with, and not against, nature.Participants heard from three experts who each gave unique insight into how we should consider nature when constructing both on land and sea. Fokko van der Goot, Senior Environmental Engineer at Boskalis, a maritime infrastructure company, and Programme Manager at environmental engineering company EcoShape, spoke about his project titled Building Nature with Indonesia. Local farmers of fish and shrimp ponds in Java, Indonesia, were taught how to arrange coastal field schools. They also integrated mangrove trees in the area, in order to stabilize the muddy environment. This not only resulted in a healthier coast, but increased farmer income by 3x. Next up to speak was Edmundo Colón Izquierdo, the principal and co-founder of multidisciplinary company ECo, a landscape architect and associate professor at Puerto Rico’s landscape architecture school. Edmundo focused on two major hurricanes in 2017 that demolished all infrastructure in Puerto Rico. As a response, Edmundo and environmental engineers created the Alianza la cuenca del río piedras group. This environmentally-focused alliance meets with local community groups in Puerto Rico, engineers from the army corps and politicians in order to rebuild infrastructure sustainably. Lastly, Gena Wirth, Design Principal at SCAPE Landscape Architecture, discussed nature-based design specifically as it relates to invertebrate species. While small and seemingly insignificant, invertebrates are extremely important to all life on Earth. They aid in pivotal biological processes such as pollination, pest control, and medicine and research. Invertebrates are at risk, as many landscape designs such as lawns and mulch beds are harmful to the over one million invertebrate species. However, landscape design that supports invertebrates is possible! Gena provided examples of this by showcasing projects from a design class she taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. For example, one project proposed that homeowners with a backyard could devote 30% of their land to more diverse insect habitats.
Nature Inclusive Design Webinar: Innovation in Land-Water Interfaces ECOncrete 2022-06-29 | In this webinar, three experts highlight best practices and examples from across the globe, showing how to encourage resilient, nature inclusive design. The webinar sheds light on different design perspectives, unified by interdisciplinary thinking and a context-oriented approach.Join the ranks of forward-thinking architects and designers who are integrating a greater focus on nature into their practices.Experts:- Fokko van der Goot, Sr. Environmental Engineer at Boskalis & Programme Manager at EcoShape- Gena Wirth , Design Principal at SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC- Edmundo Colón Izquierdo, ECo - Principal / Landscape Architect / Architect PUPR - MLA Associate Professor
Concrete solutions for responsible marine construction ECOncrete 2022-04-19 | ECOncrete bio-enhancing concrete technology brings biodiversity, carbon storage, and superior structural performance to any concrete marine infrastructure. ECOncrete infrastructures become encrusted in rich marine life, such as tubeworms, oysters and barnacles. This living layer enhances water quality and the local ecosystem, improves the structure’s durability and performs as a carbon sink and self-mitigating, carbon-storing structure. The biogenic buildup also provides substantial structural and economic advantages in terms of increased stability and longevity, and a reduction in maintenance.While traditional concrete damages marine ecosystems, our award-winning technology is scientifically tested and proven to provide superior structural and ecological performance. It is adapted to specific environments’ needs, supporting local fauna and flora. Contractors, engineers, landscape architects, states and cities trust our solution to meet the highest concrete performance standards while improving water quality and enhancing biological diversity. ECOncrete is a science based company with a multidisciplinary team of marine-biologists, engineers, architects and designers, and maintains ongoing research and development to expand the company's product range, addressing needs of new geographical locations, and optimizing product structural and biological performance.Founded in 2012 by two marine biologists, ECOncrete is a fast growing international company supplying concrete technology to over 40 marine infrastructure projects all over the world - and counting. ECOncrete sets the standard for innovation in concrete performance and biological enhancement, and is developing strategic partnerships with world leaders in the construction industry.Websiteeconcretetech.com
Constructing sustainable infrastructure for the Port of San Diego ECOncrete 2022-04-05 | ECOncrete worked with the Port to design a single-layer armor that brings structural support and native habitat to rock riprap. After design and shipping, ECOncrete guided the casting and installation to support a smooth deployment.74 interlocking single-layer armor units were deployed in two pilot sections, putting local contractors to work during COVID-19. The units were rotated to mimic tidepool and cave habitats for local marine life. After a successful 3-day installation, the Port is working with ECOncrete to install 1,000 additional feet of coastal protection.More Details: econcretetech.com/projects/port-of-san-diego
Webinar: Best Practices Designing Resilient & Sustainable Coastal, Marine & Offshore Infrastructure ECOncrete 2022-03-23 | Our expert speakers shared their insights and experiences regarding design, implementation, and maintenance of resilient coastal protection, encompassing the social, recreational, and ecological aspects of design. We also discussed techniques for sustainable energy production through responsible offshore infrastructure development.The discussion reinforced that a resilient and sustainable design is grounded in maintaining structural standards, understanding the function of the marine environment, and the benefits provided to society.Building Responsibly: A Technical Webinar Series hosted by ECOncrete econcretetech.comThis is the recording of a live webinar hosted by ECOncrete on March 8, 2022.Guest Speakers: Dr. Todd BridgesSenior Research Scientist (ST), Environmental Science @US Army Corps of EngineersDr. Todd Bridges is a Senior Professional (ST) within the U.S. Army, where his responsibilities include leading research, development and environmental initiatives for the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). He is the National Lead for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) Initiative, which includes a network of research, field-scale applications, collaborations, and communication activities to advance nature-based solutions.Cole RobertsAmericas Energy Business Leader @ArupCole Roberts leads Energy Business for Arup in North and South America. He is also the energy and sustainability team leader in Arup’s San Francisco office. Specializing in design, planning, and consultation in the new and existing built environment, Cole has contributed to hundreds of projects that are positively shaping the world. His work ranging from individual buildings to climate positive communities, from energy and climate policy to in-the-ground infrastructure, is recognized as unconventional, inspiring, and synergistic.Joseph SutkowiWaterfront Design Associate Director @Waterfront AllianceJoseph Sutkowi leads the WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) program, the gold standard for resilient, accessible, and ecologically sound waterfront design. Joseph collaborates with project architects, engineers, and sponsors on waterfront projects and partners with agencies, financial institutions, and municipalities on incentives to encourage resilience. Previously, Joseph was a senior consultant at Karp Strategies, a New York City-based urban planning and economic development consulting firm where he led projects in infrastructure and sustainability.Hosts: Dr. Andrew Rella, Karin O'Brien, Heather Weitzner.
Webinar Trailer: Best Practices Designing Resilient & Sustainable ECOncrete 2022-03-23 | Watch the full webinar recording: youtu.be/o1UMaRNA0DUFollow us for future webinars! Our expert speakers shared their insights and experiences regarding design, implementation, and maintenance of resilient coastal protection, encompassing the social, recreational, and ecological aspects of design. We also discussed techniques for sustainable energy production through responsible offshore infrastructure development.The discussion reinforced that a resilient and sustainable design is grounded in maintaining structural standards, understanding the function of the marine environment, and the benefits provided to society.Building Responsibly: A Technical Webinar Series hosted by ECOncrete econcretetech.comThis is the recording of a live webinar hosted by ECOncrete on March 8, 2022.Guest Speakers: Dr. Todd BridgesSenior Research Scientist (ST), Environmental Science @US Army Corps of EngineersDr. Todd Bridges is a Senior Professional (ST) within the U.S. Army, where his responsibilities include leading research, development and environmental initiatives for the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). He is the National Lead for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) Initiative, which includes a network of research, field-scale applications, collaborations, and communication activities to advance nature-based solutions.Cole RobertsAmericas Energy Business Leader @ArupCole Roberts leads Energy Business for Arup in North and South America. He is also the energy and sustainability team leader in Arup’s San Francisco office. Specializing in design, planning, and consultation in the new and existing built environment, Cole has contributed to hundreds of projects that are positively shaping the world. His work ranging from individual buildings to climate positive communities, from energy and climate policy to in-the-ground infrastructure, is recognized as unconventional, inspiring, and synergistic.Joseph SutkowiWaterfront Design Associate Director @Waterfront AllianceJoseph Sutkowi leads the WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) program, the gold standard for resilient, accessible, and ecologically sound waterfront design. Joseph collaborates with project architects, engineers, and sponsors on waterfront projects and partners with agencies, financial institutions, and municipalities on incentives to encourage resilience. Previously, Joseph was a senior consultant at Karp Strategies, a New York City-based urban planning and economic development consulting firm where he led projects in infrastructure and sustainability.Hosts: Dr. Andrew Rella, Karin O'Brien, Heather Weitzner.
In Loving Memory of Shimrit Perkol Finkel ECOncrete 2021-04-13 | Shimrit Perkol-Finkel remains an inspiration to us all. Here's to a life well-lived 🥂RIS. Forever in our hearts.
Aipac Village showcase ECOncrete 2021-01-12 | ECOncrete Tech LTD, showcasing our Win Win-Win solution, during the AIPAC Village exhibition 2020. We make our coastlines stronger, without compromising on both the structural and ecological side.
ECOncrete AIPAC Tech Social Impact Showcase ECOncrete 2020-11-12 | A video ECOncrete has created for AIPAC 2019 to showcase our impact.
Film by @BiomimicryOrg : Protecting our Coasts & Restoring Ecosystems ECOncrete 2020-10-11 | ECOncrete LTD has won the amazing Ray of Hope Prize® 2020, awarded by the Biomimicry Institute and the Ray C.Andwerson Foundation.Watch and find out how ECOncrete was inspired by marine ecosystems to create more durable marine infrastructure that revives ecosystems.ECOncrete's solutions facilitate the growth and regeneration of local marine species and can strengthen any marine structure over time through a process known as bioprotection.A film by the Biomimicry Institute @biomimicryinstitute o Art and Animation by Jules Bartlo Produced and Narrated by Ed Prossero With support from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation.#Biomimicry #biomimicryinstitute #econcrete #rayofhope
ECOncrete Rise 2 Resilience 2020 ECOncrete 2020-07-13 | Do you know how #ECOncrete, as a company, takes concrete actions for a more resilient future? Watch this video to learn more about the way we rise.#Build2Resilience #Rise2Resilience
2019 ECOncrete Tide Pool Jaffa Port ECOncrete 2020-07-13 | ECOncrete®’s Tide Pool Armor adds beautiful water-retaining features to breakwaters, riprap, revetments and dykes. View how it looks a few weeks after installation.
Ocean Day 2020 by ECOncrete - enhancing marine life ECOncrete 2020-06-09 | When we think about ocean day... we should think about the direct habitat lost. We have to stop direct habitat lost through construction and infrastructure like breakwaters and seawalls.We have to stop building those structures in a way that doesn’t accommodate marine life.This is the way ECOncrete’s rebuild and enhance the marine life by building smart environmental sensitive marine structures. Watch the video to discover more about how ECOncrete is treating the ocean and its species.
A Living and Diverse Atlantic Ocean Panel at All Atlantic Ocean Research Forum with Shimrit Perkol ECOncrete 2020-02-19 | Listen to EConcrete's CEO and Co-founder Shimrit Perkol-Finkel at All-Atlantic Ocean Research Forum talk at "A Living and Diverse Atlantic Ocean" panel discussing solutions for discovering, preserving and restoring life in the Atlantic.
ECOncrete on i24 News ECOncrete 2019-10-28 | Transforming the way our future coastlines look and function.Take a look at another great article about our innovations. Thank you @i24.ECOncrete (www.econcretetech.com) developed a revolutionary science-based approach to eco-engineering of urban, coastal, and marine infrastructure, providing robust, environmentally sensitive concrete solutions for the ever-growing Climate Change threats such as sea-level rise and superstorms.The core innovation is a suite of science-based bio-enhancing concrete admixtures, complex surface textures, and 3D designs that act in synergy to increase the ecological value of breakwaters, seawalls, pier piles and alike, while improving their structural performance.The technology has been successfully implemented in the US (NY, NJ, FL, CA), Europe (NL, UK, Monaco, Germany and France), HK and Israel. Our products are also integrated into a large-scale Federal project in NY State: stormrecovery.ny.gov/learn-more-about-living-breakwaters-project these are 9 breakwaters to protect Staten Island, that integrate about 2000 of our ecological armor and tide pool products.
ECO Seawall Liner- ECOncrete ECOncrete 2019-07-29 | This is an example of our casting, together with Moore concrete LTD.
Women Innovators 2019 Winner Shimrit Perkol Finkel Israel ECOncrete 2019-06-04 | ECOncrete Tech has been recognized by the EU for developing and bringing to market outstanding innovations through their technology in environmentally sensitive concrete solutions that enhance marine biodiversity and strengthen coastal infrastructures. Our CEO, Shimrit Finkel, was awarded for her role as a female innovator in 2019.
ECOncrete-Actor Of the Year Green Tech Awards 19 ECOncrete 2019-06-04 | We’re honored and proud to receive another validation for ECOncrete, this time by Green Awards Our CEO and Co-founder won the category of: “Forward actor of the year”. It is very exciting to be a part of Green Awards festival. Thank you for honoring ECOncrete as a true green leader and a game changer! Our vision drove us to develop and pioneer the revolutionary concrete-based technology that brings concrete to life.
ECOncrete’s articulated concrete mattresses ECOncrete 2019-05-07 | As over half of the world’s population resides around our coastlines, along with the threats of sea level rise and extreme weather conditions, the need for armoring coastal areas is growing rapidly. These coastal defense systems include breakwaters, seawalls and revetments.ECOncrete’s articulated concrete mattresses are designed to provide coastline stabilization, erosion control, and protection of offshore infrastructure while supporting growth of rich flora and fauna and enhancing biodiversity. The articulated mattresses, each weighing a few metric tons, are made up of hundreds of individual concrete precast units laced together, designed to comply with strict marine construction standards and achieve targeted biological goals.As of all other ECOncrete’s products (a FAST-COMPANY 2019 Honoree), The bio enhancing articulated concrete mattresses differ from traditional concrete units in three aspects, that together contribute to its environmental and ecological uplift; Material composition, Surface texture and Macro design. ECOncrete’s patented admix is designed to mitigate the effect of Portland cement and other concrete additives, and to mimic characteristics of natural substrate. ECOncrete technology has been fully tested in both temperate and tropical waters, showing excellent biological and structural results. The rough surface texture of the units as well as the patented macro design support marine life by providing various sized niches and crevices, similar to those found in natural environments. One of the innovations of the bio-enhancing articulated marine mattress units is in the manufacturing process, as this is the first time ECOncrete’s patented technology has been used in a dry cast system for mass manufacturing, allowing for economically efficient production. Furthermore, this process allows for manufacturing in concrete plants worldwide minimizing transportation costs and CO2 emissions of both the raw materials and the final product. Pilots of the bio-mats have been placed and monitored in New Jersey and Florida (USA), showing excellent results both in terms of coastal protection and in ecological uplift of subtidal and intertidal areas. As analyzed in these pilot sites, the mats permute the settlement of calcitic depositing organisms such as oysters and tube worms and taking advantage of a natural process called bio protection, these calcitic deposits create a protective layer, strengthening the concrete and lowering maintenance costs.Following the pilots testing, the units have been released to market in July of 2018. The nature of the product, composed of multiple concrete units, allows for tailor made adjustments to the product size, and orientation that accommodate specific project needs, saving installation time and costs.ECOncrete’s articulated concrete mattresses were chosen to be a part of the USA pavilion in the 2018 Vince Architectural Biennale, where they were recognized for changing the way we are developing our coastlines, one brick at a time, as they bring concrete to life. The unit design is fully scalable, and the product can be easily manufactured worldwide in a competitive price. Taking its aspiration from nature, this unique product opens a new era of coastal construction, where sustainable infrastructure provides a living solution to one of the world’s greatest challenges.
i24NEWS interview with ECOncretes CEO, DR. Shimrit Finkel ECOncrete 2019-03-12 | Concrete is the most consumed material in the world after water. If you look into places where there is concrete in the water, you’ll see that marine life is suffering, the fish is no longer to around, corals are disappearing and the concrete is lifeless for decades.And that’s where ECOncrete comes in to solve the lifeless concrete problem.Dr. Iso Sella and dr. Shimrit Perkol Finkel spent the majority of their lives researching, studying, diving and learning about the oceans and after many many years, they came up with An amazing technology... that turns concrete to life. It’s a unit built with patented added materials.It’s designed with tiny holes for the small fish to live in them, it's eco-friendly and it’s even stronger than normal concrete.Learn more about ECOoncrete's disruptive products and technology on our websiite: www.econcretetech.com
ECOncrete - This is how we save the ocean! Nas daily video ECOncrete 2019-02-11 | ECOncrete. Our full story in a short video, like you have never heard before. Thank you Nas Daily for making our scientific, complicated pitch to such a simple and compelling story. This is how we change the world; one block at a time.Click to find out more: econcretetech.comContact Us:econcretetech.com/contact-tech
Happy New Year from ECOncrete ECOncrete 2018-12-19 | As we celebrate the new year, we’ve gathered some of our greatest moments and achievements of 2018. We want to thank you all for being a part of our incredible year and are extremely excited to see what 2019 will bring along.Happy New Year!
ECOncrete - Gateway to Happiness Architectural Visualization ECOncrete 2018-08-28 | After months of joint work, with @IOTA technologies and @Bioinspire, on our living seawall designs for “Kura Kura “ Bali - Island of happiness, we’re happy to share this inspirational video, capturing the groundbreaking design. Thanks to all of the hard work
PortXL Shakedown 2018 Pitch ECOncrete ECOncrete 2018-08-05 | Our CEO, Shimrit Finkel, during the PortXL Shakedown, 2018. Win Win solution for coastal and marine infrastructure. Be a part of the blue revolution!
Bio-mimicry Tide Pool By ECOncrete ECOncrete 2018-07-23 | We are thrilled to share that ECOncretes' Tide Pool Armor unit won the 2018 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge - a competition that seeks innovative sustainable solutions inspired by nature. Congrats to ECOncrete's talented team of designers. This Video shows the winning project.
ECOncrete - Rocky Shore Inspired Coastal Defense Units ECOncrete 2018-07-02 | Coastal defense systems such as breakwaters, seawalls and revetments, replace natural habitats creating tremendous pressure on the fragile marine and coastal ecosystems. Our multidisciplinary team, studied the various elements of natural tide pools, rocky shores and oyster beds, to find key elements we can adopt to address the three main problems of coastal infrastructure: material composition, surface complexity and macro design. Mimicking elements from nature we developed a fully functional and constructive coastal defense unit which encourages growth of diverse plants and animals native to the project’s environment. Pilots of the units have been placed in the Mediterranean and on both coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, showing great results both in terms of coastal protection and ecological uplift.For more information please visit - www.econcretetech.com
ECOncrete Inc. ECOncrete 2017-05-03 | Our mission is to provide clients with fully constructive concrete products, designs, and practical solutions that reduce the infrastructure’s ecological footprint while enhancing their structural performance.We work hand in hand with developers, authorities, contractors, landscape architects, engineers and ecologists interested in working through the structural demands and ecological challenges of their projects.
