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In addition, by actively participating in the carbon and nitrogen cycles, biologically active, bioreceptive concrete has the potential to reduce the building\u2019s environmental impact considerably. In the present study, we analyze the biological growth on concrete and critically review the current research approaches in the bioreceptivity evaluation. The uncontrolled and unaesthetic growth of fungal colonies, poor long-term survivability of the laboratory-developed biofilms, and a lack of field applications were identified among the major factors that hinder the practical application of bioreceptive concrete in the building envelope. Our ongoing field tests have shown that concrete\u2019s controlled and aesthetically pleasant greening may be achieved in several years. 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