Criaterra Innovations
Criaterra's technology enables low carbon manufacture of precast construction products, e.g. tiles and blocks, with very high strength and thermal resistance.
About Us
CRIATERRA Innovations has developed a unique, patent-protected process for manufacturing construction products, including indoor tiles, outdoor cladding and masonry blocks, using low temperature manufacturing processes and natural mixtures. This innovative technology allows a complete shift towards construction products having low GHG emissions, full circularity from cradle-to-cradle and nearly zero-energy production usage. Criaterra’s solutions are designed for high performance and introduce circular economy solutions in construction, reducing energy consumption in manufacturing by 90%, and increasing 6x thermal insulation properties. Criaterra’s manufacturing process reduces working temperatures from as high as 1,600 C to below 100 C. Criaterra’s products do not include synthetic binders and are designed for full circularity, where at the end of the product’s use there is zero waste, and the products can be easily recycled into new Criaterra’s products.
Relevant Challenges
Product Design
Designing with attributes that support circularity such as longevity, durability, biodegradability, recyclability, modularity and disassembly.
Low Carbon Elements
Developing low carbon primary construction materials in upstream and on-site production.
Building Performance
Energy-efficient architecture and innovations leading to performance improvement of buildings such as solar gain control, daylight control, night cooling and insulation.
