An innovative glow-in-the-dark concrete has been used in a major commercial development for the first time.
Tarmac installed its Toptint Glow product on the main walkways and first floor balconies of the new Glass Yard development in Chesterfield.
The concrete contains light-sensitive chippings that absorb ultraviolet rays during the day and radiate a soft luminescent light at night, using Chryso’s Lumintech technology.
Toptint Glow has been designed to be used in architectural and landscape design as an alternative to conventional pavements and to help illuminate areas such as footpaths, cycleways and pedestrian spaces.
Glanville Norman, product development manager at Tarmac, said: “New developments such as the Glass Yard or other existing high-profile sites often require something visually distinctive that will set them apart, and we’re always looking to develop new and exciting materials that can complement bold design.
“This is the first time that Toptint Glow has been used on a major commercial development and we were delighted to be able to propose a solution that not only has high aesthetic and environmental quality but also helped to improve safety and visibility.”
Cara Construction started work at the Glass Yard in March 2020 and the project is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
