I think I'm speaking for most people when I say that the thought of the important building material concrete being light-transmitting sounds a bit outlandish.
The way it's done is to put light-transmitting fibers in the concrete.
Read more about that here:
What's the deal with translucent concrete?
"Translucent concrete is produced by embedding optical fibers, typically made of glass or plastic, within a standard concrete matrix, according to IMARC Group. These fibers function as conduits, channeling light from one side of the concrete panel to the other. The result is a material that maintains the load-bearing capabilities of concrete while allowing light to pass through, creating striking visual effects and functional daylighting solutions."
The article only has one picture, so I went searching for more. My search also turned up a video that showed some of the pictures I saw while searching. So far, this looks like it's mainly for attracting attention and not for a lot of building efforts. It doesn't transmit a lot of light, so its energy saving potential seems limited. But it is eye-catching.
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