Innovative Uses of GRC in Architectural Design

In modern architecture, Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is a concept born out of the need to balance aesthetic appeal and structural efficiency. GRC is a versatile, cutting-edge material initiating a revolution in architecture with an innovative approach to design and construction. Due to the light weight, strength, and pliability of GRC, the most dramatic architectural configurations possible can be undertaken, which, using conventional concrete, would have been impossible or very difficult. GRC opens new horizons for architectural expression, from elaborate facades to sculpture installments. The paper tackles GRC’s innovations in the field of architecture and provides brief notes on some of the most satisfying projects, structurally and aesthetically. The Unique Properties of GRC in Architectural Design GRC is special because of its properties, thus making it an ideal material for contemporary architectural designs. GRC has other properties. In opposition to t...