# Bio-Concrete Tiles This Bio-Concrete is an Economic and Ecological Solution to Invasive Species By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-04-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioconcrete-tiles References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/04/16/researchers-create-bio-concrete-from-invasive-plant-and-animal-species/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [lvmh](https://www.lvmh.com/news-documents/) Brigitte Kock and Irene Roca Moracia are the researchers behind bio-concrete tiles. Their collaboration uses Japanese knotweed and shells from American signal crayfish—both of which are invasive species—to form [eco-friendly and beautifully designed tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-studio). The material is highly malleable and can take on a variety of desired shapes, textures, and colors. Knotweed and American signal crayfish are among the most invasive, ecologically, and economically damaging in the UK. Kock and Moracia's bio-concrete tiles add value to the biological material and act as an incentive to restore local biodiversity. Typically, concrete is a major carbon emission culprit. This innovative concrete alternative, commissioned by [LVMH Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodoo), sets out to create a substitute for ecologically harmful building materials, like concrete. LVMH Group counts [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-bridal-rental) and Louis Vuitton among its brands and anticipates using bio-concrete tiles for luxury store interiors. Image Credit: Dezeen.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bio-concrete:** The use of bio-concrete in place of traditional concrete has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and provide an eco-friendly alternative to harmful building materials. - **Sustainable Design:** The integration of eco-friendly materials like bio-concrete into design practices presents an opportunity to promote sustainable design and encourage biodiversity. - **Invasive Species Repurposing:** Repurposing invasive species like Japanese knotweed and American signal crayfish into eco-friendly building materials can not only combat their ecological and economic damage but also generate value and promote sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from using bio-concrete as a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional building materials like concrete. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate bio-concrete tiles into sustainable design practices to reduce environmental impact and promote biodiversity. - **Home Decor:** Innovative home decor companies can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly and sustainable designs by incorporating bio-concrete tiles in their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Concrete Building Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econcrete.md) - [Bio-Concrete Retail Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioconcrete.md) - [Weather-Resistant Hexagonal Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asak-flyt.md) - [Sustainable Acoustic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-wall.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomaterial Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cob-brick.md) - [Sustainable Repurposed Clay Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutina.md) - [Sustainable Biomaterial Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-vinyl-tile.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestbank.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md)