Smart Materials in Architecture
The article provides an overview of the latest intellectual materials. The aim of the paper is to study the possibility of using intelligent materials in architecture and construction, as well as their impact on both the building and the environment. The objectives of the study are to identify the characteristic features of “smart” materials (concrete, brick and insulating blanket), to study from the properties and composition. The hypothesis of the study is that self-healing materials can successfully replace the usual building materials, which will lead to an increase in the service life of the building and, as a result, to savings. To confirm the hypothesis, the theoretical method was used (generalization, analysis, classification). The result of the study is to identify the main advantages of smart materials, which confirms the need for their implementation in the architecture of buildings and structures.