Innovative Materials in Architecture and Construction: Magnesite Panels

Magnesite panels studied herein, are characterized by high fire resistance, moisture resistance, strength, sound insulation and environmental properties. The relevance is due to the modern trends in sustainable development, imposing high demands on building materials and products. Preference is given to those products or technologies that can potentially be marked as eco-friendly.Purpose: The purpose of this work is to study magnesite panels, an innovative building material, to determine their performance characteristics, including fire resistance, moisture resistance, strength and environmental friendliness. The paper analyzes their effectiveness in comparison with other building materials.Methodology/approach: The paper analyzes the properties of panels made of magnesium oxide as the most environmentally friendly and safe innovative building material. Their advantages are assessed through a comparative analysis of the physical and mechanical properties of magnesium oxide panels with other available building panels (gypsum panels, oriented strand panels).Research findings: It is found that magnesite panels are an environmentally friendly and universal material in architecture and construction. It is shown that magnesite panels are superior to other building panels in the selected parameters, but are more expensive.