KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse – cement-free concrete
The cement-free concrete for a wide range of applications
Faced with ambitious climate targets, the construction industry is challenged to rethink its practices in order to drastically reduce CO2 emissions and the consumption of resources and energy. One promising approach is to replace conventional concrete with cement-free alternatives. In this context, KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse presents itself as a pioneering, cement-free solution for your construction project.
The binder used, which was developed in collaboration with the ETH start-up Oxara, consists mainly of ground demolition materials, which strengthens the material cycle.
This enables cement-free concrete with strengths of up to 25 MPa and high water resistance, which is ideal for a wide range of applications.
The normative basis is currently being developed and standardized. However, the KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse is already being used for projects today.
Advantages of the KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse:
- 0% cement
- Up to 60% circular CO2 reduction
- No energy-intensive firing process
- Reuse of demolition materials
- Variety of application areas up to 25 MPa
Possible uses of KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse
Floor
Load-bearing walls
FAQ
Do you have any questions about KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse? Perhaps you will already find the right answer in our FAQ.
KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse is an innovative, cement-free concrete specially developed to reduce the environmental impact of construction. It offers a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete for a wide range of applications up to 25 MPa.
In contrast to conventional concrete, KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse contains no cement, which leads to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Despite the cement-free composition, a strength development is achieved that is comparable to that of conventional cement-bound concrete.
KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse helps to reduce the CO2 footprint as it is produced without cement. This significantly reduces the environmental impact compared to conventional concrete.
KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse is suitable for lean and draining concrete applications as well as structural concrete for indoor applications.
The Oxacrete Oulesse binder is made up of two components. The first component is finely mixed demolition waste, which serves both as a filler and as an activatable substance. The second component is the activator, which consists of mineral salts.
KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse is produced like conventional structural concrete in the concrete plant and delivered to the construction site with a truck mixer. It is placed in the formwork and cured as usual. No additional training is required for construction company workers.
Oxara is an innovative startup specializing in the development of sustainable building materials. In collaboration with KIBECO, Oxara has developed cement-free concretes such as KIBECO Cleancrete Nossim and Oulesse, which offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional concrete solutions and help to reduce CO2 emissions.
The strategic partnership between Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim aims to expand production and establish Oxacrete Oulesse® across the Swiss construction market. With a focus on resource efficiency and circular economy, the partnership will help reduce the environmental footprint of the construction industry and serve up to 10% of the Swiss concrete market.
- KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse:
NPK A C20/25 XC1 Dmax_32 or16 K
- KIBECO MIGROX:
Lean concrete eq.CEM150/200/250 with 100% Mixed demolition waste granulate
- KIBECO BEGROX:
Lean concrete eq.CEM150/200/250 with 100% Concrete granulate
- KIBECO PRIMOX:
Lean concrete eq.CEM150/200/250 with 100% Primary granulate
KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse is already available in all regions via KIBAG with a lead time of 14 days. In Zurich, Oulesse is available from the Regensdorf plant. On our website you will find an overview of projects in which KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse has already been successfully used. For detailed information and orders, you can contact us directly .
The price difference varies depending on the project and requirements. You can find a detailed overview in our current price list.
Latest references
YOND Campus
With the YOND Campus, Swiss Prime Site is creating a dynamic location for urban commercial use on the Albis site in Zurich by 2027. The building will use 1,500 m³ of KIBECO MIGROX Oulesse, a completely cement-free lean concrete made from mixed demolition granulate.
SPS is thus consciously focusing on CO₂-reduced and circular construction
Fastned
New fast-charging stations for electric vehicles from the provider Fastned are currently being built in Kloten - a project in which KIBAG is heavily involved. In addition to the construction work, KIBAG is also supplying sustainable building materials from its own production, which actively contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions.
KIBECO RECO concrete, a cement-reduced concrete that also permanently binds CO₂, and the completely cement-free lean concrete KIBECO MIGROX Oulesse have already been used.
Kunst am Bau
Together with artist Bob Gramsma and Oxara, the Kunst am Bau-project round table PD#24324 was created at the government building in Frauenfeld. Formwork made from local excavated material was filled with KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse, our cement-free concrete. The formwork was then removed from the dried concrete.
Now it is visible: a round table made of CO₂-reduced concrete that enriches the public space in Frauenfeld and shows how demolition material and excavated material can be used to create places for encounter and reflection.
