Performance assessment of bio-based and bio-fabricated materials and components for building applications - Ref.117/26/IR

The research activity is developed within the context of 2 EU research project on the scale-up and performance of bio-fabricated and biobased materials and components for building applications, namely REGROWTH (EU NEB project on Bio-fabricated regenerative materials for sustainable, climate-resilient and beautiful construction) and ERICE (EU LIFE project on Biogenic carbon stored in Eco Rice insulation coatsfor EU buildings) . The REGROWTH research project aims to support the scale-up of 3 bio-fabricated materials and relative buildingapplications by means of experimental characterisation and performance assessment (in lab and in-field), and building performancesimulations at different scales. The ERICE research project has the aim to develop an innovative, highly sustainable insulation panel madeprimarily from recycled rice straw and wool scraps achieving low thermal conductivity, high breathability, and natural fire resistance.