Re-designing the construction sector
ABOUTUS
Sustainable and functional bio-based construction products and building elements.
About theProject
The construction industry is responsible for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions, with environmental impacts occurring throughout a building’s lifecycle – from material production to disposal. While bio-based materials offer a sustainable alternative, their adoption faces challenges such as durability, mechanical strength, fire resistance, and high production costs. Additionally, regulatory and market barriers hinder their widespread use.
To overcome these issues, the BIOS MATER project takes a holistic approach to developing advanced bio-based construction materials that are durable, safe, and sustainable. It focuses on four key areas: improving material durability and performance, ensuring health and environmental safety through safe-and-sustainable-by-design, integrating circular economy principles, and driving market adoption through digital transparency and stakeholder engagement.
The project will develop and test four innovative bio-based products, including flooring tiles, wall panels, exterior cladding made from bio-resin fibres and biodegradable and plantable bio-based tiles from foams applied as drywall panels. By demonstrating their feasibility in real-world conditions, BIOS MATER aims to accelerate the transition to a greener and more circular construction industry.
