AirCrete produces prefabricated, inflatable formwork that can be shipped compactly and inflated on‑site to create concrete structures up to skyscrapers, bridges, and ADUs. By using local ready‑mix concrete and air‑inflated reinforcement, the system cuts labor costs by 80%, speeds construction to minutes instead of months, and eliminates job‑site waste while meeting existing building codes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional concrete construction relies on bulky, on‑site formwork, extensive labor, and large quantities of wood or metal shoring, leading to high material costs, long build times, and significant job‑site waste and carbon emissions.
Solution
AirCrete replaces conventional formwork with a prefabricated, inflatable flexible factory form (IFFF) that integrates reinforcement and waterproofing. The rolled‑up forms are shipped compactly, inflated on‑site with air pumps, and then filled with locally sourced ready‑mix concrete using standard pumps. Because the forms stay in place, they provide an airtight envelope that improves energy performance and eliminates the need for separate waterproofing layers. The system uses the same reinforcement, concrete mixes, and design standards as traditional builds, ensuring full code compliance while cutting material waste and labor. By streamlining erection to minutes instead of months, AirCrete delivers structures at roughly one‑fifth the cost and twice the speed of conventional methods.
Target Audience
Primary customers are general contractors, developers, and infrastructure firms that require fast, cost‑effective, and sustainable concrete construction for residential, commercial, and civil engineering projects.
Features
- Prefabricated inflatable formwork with embedded reinforcement and built‑in waterproofing
- Compact, rolled shipping eliminates on‑site wood shoring and reduces transport costs
- Rapid inflation and shoring using air pumps, enabling concrete casting in minutes
- Compatibility with local ready‑mix concrete, geopolymer, and alternative cementitious materials
- Forms remain in place, providing an airtight barrier for passivhaus‑level energy efficiency
- Zero job‑site waste: no wood, metal, or disposable formwork generated on‑site
- Suitable for a range of projects—including ADUs, homes, bridges, culverts, pools, and pavers—and integrates standard mechanical chases for fixtures