Scientists Develop ‘Living Concrete’ Building Material That Can Heal Itself

The researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder maintain the material can be used to create more sustainable buildings.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new approach to design more sustainable buildings using bacteria, Good News Network reports. The scientists created a method for using bacteria to develop building materials that live, multiply, and deliver a lower carbon footprint. The researchers said their ability to keep the bacteria alive at a high rate indicates that “living buildings” may be a reality in the near future.