710525Ultra Low Impact Chalk Tile Construction SystemClosedGRD Proof of ConceptInnovate UKUltra Low Impact Chalk Tile Construction System Aims: • To develop a structural building tile using abundant natural materials with no negative human or environmental health impacts; • To develop an ultra-low environmental impact manufacturing process and building system; • To accelerate construction sector innovation to improve sustainability performance. Objectives: • To develop and test a) the tile product; b) a low-impact manufacturing process for the tile; c) an ultra-low impact building system using the tile as a primary structural component with cost constraints comparable to market conditions; • To secure IP for the above; • To assess embodied energy, carbon and water impacts of the tile, manufacturing process and build system; This project will test low impact manufacturing options for a chalk-based tile using a building system where the tile is the primary structural component, applying sophisticated construction engineering previously tested in the multi-award winning Pines Calyx ultra low carbon building. The project is innovative because it aims: a) To create a break-through in construction product manufacturing with very low embodied environmental impacts, using abundant natural materials with zero waste and no harmful health impacts; b) To develop a system suited to localised manufacturing for building affordable ultralow impact homes and buildings; c) To benefit a range of TSB programmes i.e. priorities 1 and 5 of the Low Impact Building Innovation Platform and the Modern Built Environment KTN; d) To establish a ‘design classic’ to market the products and services and quickly establish brand value; e) To create a product, manufacturing process, build system and business which maximise sustainability benefits (economic, social and environmental) and not merely minimise negative impacts. The project will initiate an R&D programme that aims to unlock a range of paradigm shifting ultra low impact construction models for the circular economy.