22-06-2017 дата публикации
Номер: US20170175394A1
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The present invention includes a material and method of installing a construction material for dry or arid climates, comprising: a growth media comprising an abiotic porous material and activated charcoal such as biochar; and at least one of a compost, grain hulls and nut shells, wherein plants in the material are able to survive without exogenous water for use in areas comprising at least one of Aw, BS, BW, Csa, Csb, Ds or Dw climates according to the Koppen-Geiger climate classification. 1. A construction material for dry or arid climates , comprising:a growth media comprising an abiotic porous material and activated charcoal; andat least one of a compost, grain hulls, or nut shells,wherein plants in the construction material are able to survive without exogenous water for use in areas comprising at least one of Aw, BS, BW, Csa, Csb, Ds or Dw climates according to the Koppen-Geiger climate classification.2. The construction material of claim 1 , wherein the construction material is uncompressed claim 1 , semi-compressed claim 1 , formed into trays claim 1 , formed into bricks claim 1 , compressed into a layer claim 1 , formed into spheres or balls claim 1 , formed into pellets claim 1 , or formed into a monolayer.3. The construction material of claim 1 , wherein the abiotic porous material is selected from at least one of expanded shale claim 1 , clay claim 1 , brick claim 1 , or lava.4. The construction material of claim 1 , wherein the compost is selected from at least one of organic compost claim 1 , vegan compost claim 1 , low nitrogen compost claim 1 , or low phosphorous compost.5. The construction material of claim 1 , wherein the nut shell is selected from at least one of pecan shells claim 1 , walnut shells claim 1 , peanut shells claim 1 , almond shells claim 1 , pistachio shells claim 1 , or hazelnut shells.6. The construction material of claim 1 , wherein the grain hull is selected from at least one of rice hulls claim 1 , corn hulls claim 1 , wheat ...
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