Reasoned catalogue of biogenic products in Europe. An anticipatory vision between technical potentials and availability

Carcassi, Olga Beatrice; Paoletti, Ingrid; Malighetti, Laura Elisabetta

doi:10.36253/techne-10578

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“…The construction sector contributes to 30% of raw material utilization, nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions [1,2], and up to 40% of solid waste generation [3]. Consequently, integrating bio-based materials into the construction industry has emerged as a focal objective within EU policies, aimed at fostering sustainable practices across the entire value chain [4,5] and throughout a building's lifespan to reduce the carbon emissions [6,7] as well as contributing to reducing pollution and resource consumption [8][9][10][11][12].…”

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Testing Activities for Technological and Normative Validation of Bio-Based Components in Façade System Modules

Vandi,

Muedra,

Astudillo Larraz

et al. 2024

Buildings

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This research explores the development and validation activities of a bio-based façade system within the Basajaun H2020 project, focusing on enhancing the utilization of bio-based components within building envelopes to replace conventional solutions with eco-friendly alternatives. This paper reports the methodologies employed to detect requirements and outline the testing protocols undertaken to validate the façade system design devised within the project, focusing on the original façade components as the biocomposite profile. Vision and opaque façade modules are prototyped and tested following curtain wall standards for performance (EN 13830:2015) and acoustic assessments (EN ISO 717-1:2020) to showcase the efficacy of the developed solution. The conducted tests demonstrate the feasibility of integrating bio-based components as alternatives to conventional materials into building envelopes, aligning with project expectations and prevailing standards for curtain wall façade solutions. Notably, the designed façade system meets technical conditions and research objectives. Nevertheless, the paper underscores the need for further refinements to facilitate solution industrialization and explore broader market applicability focusing on the biocomposite profile.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Testing Activities for Technological and Normative Validation of Bio-Based Components in Façade System Modules

Vandi,

Muedra,

Astudillo Larraz

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…The construction sector contributes to 30% of raw material utilization, nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, and up to 40% of solid waste generation [1][2][3]. Consequently, integrating bio-based materials into the construction industry emerges as a pivotal objective within EU policies, aimed at fostering sustainable practices across the entire value chain [4,5] and throughout a building's lifespan to reduce the carbon emissions [6][7][8] as well as contributing to reducing pollution and resource consumption [9][10][11][12][13].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Testing Activities for Technological and Normative Validation of Bio-Based Components in Facade System Modules

Vandi,

Muedra,

Astudillo Larraz

et al. 2024

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In the construction sector, the integration of biobased materials has emerged as a pivotal aspect of EU policies, aimed at promoting sustainable practices throughout the value chain to mitigate resource consumption and carbon emissions. This paper explores the development and validation activities of a bio-based façade system within the Basajaun H2020 project, focusing on enhancing the utilization of biobased components within building envelopes to replace conventional solutions with eco-friendly alternatives. This paper reports the methodologies employed to detect requirements and outline the testing protocols undertaken to validate the façade system design devised within the project focusing on the original façade components as the bio composite profile. Vision and opaque façade modules are prototyped and tested following curtain wall standards standard for performance and acoustic assessments, to showcase the efficacy of the developed solution. The conducted tests demonstrate the feasibility of integrating bio-based components into building envelopes, aligning with project expectations, and prevailing standards for curtain wall façade solutions. Notably, the designed façade system meets technical conditions and project objectives. Nevertheless, the research underscores the need for further refinements to facilitate solution industrialization and explore broader market applicability. Future efforts will focus on addressing these improvements and assessing the scalability of the solution.

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“…In this scenario, the incorporation of bio-based represents a scientifically validated strategy to mitigate the ecological footprint of construction practices along the value chain and in building lifespan. As well as contributing to reducing pollution and resource consumption [3][4][5][6][7]. Beyond the specific environmental impact achievable, the introduction of bio-based components offers the opportunity to rethink the building products also in synergy between bio-economy and circular economy concepts while potentially benefiting the industrial-scale productive value chain [8,9].…”

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Design and Simulation for Technological Integration of Bio‐Based Components in Façade System Modules

Pracucci,

Vandi,

Morganti

et al. 2024

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Driven by environmental sustainability concerns, the integration of biobased components in curtain wall systems is gaining traction in both research and the construction market. This paper explores the development and validation of a bio-based façade system within the Basajaun H2020 project. The project aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of introducing environmentally friendly bio-based components into the mature curtain wall façade industry. The paper focuses on identifying technological solutions for replacing key components such as profiles, insulation, and the tightness system with bio-based and less environmental impact alternatives presenting the results achieved in the façade system design of the Basajaun project funded by European Union. These solutions aimed at creating a bio-composite-based curtain wall façade that adheres to current building envelope standards and normative; to implement diverse façade typologies for vision panels, opaque sections, and integrated windows; to engineer the prefabrication process for industrialization, enabling wider market replication and simplified transport and installation. The results demonstrate that the Basajaun façade successfully integrates selected components and meets the performance requirements set by regulations. However, questions remain regarding the workability of bio-based profiles as a commercially viable, ready-to-market solution that can replace traditional aluminum profiles in the curtain wall façade industry.

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Reasoned catalogue of biogenic products in Europe. An anticipatory vision between technical potentials and availability

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Testing Activities for Technological and Normative Validation of Bio-Based Components in Façade System Modules

Testing Activities for Technological and Normative Validation of Bio-Based Components in Façade System Modules

Testing Activities for Technological and Normative Validation of Bio-Based Components in Facade System Modules

Design and Simulation for Technological Integration of Bio‐Based Components in Façade System Modules

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