The ATRIUM Project is advancing the development of sustainable bio-composites for the construction sector by combining natural fibres from European crops, primarily hemp, with bioplastics and mycelium-based biotechnology. Through innovative manufacturing approaches such as co-extrusion, foaming, injection moulding, additive manufacturing, and bio-fabrication, ATRIUM aims to create high-performance materials that can be integrated into products like flooring systems, acoustic panels, green walls, and building blocks.
By developing flexible pilot production lines and engaging key stakeholders in design, certification, and market uptake, ATRIUM is helping build new bio-based value chains while supporting the broader transition toward a circular and sustainable construction sector.
In January 2026, BIOS MATER joined ATRIUM for their first online webinar on innovative technologies for sustainable construction. During the session, project partners presented the manufacturing processes driving their work forward, from co-extrusion and foaming technologies to 3D additive manufacturing and mycelium bio-manufacturing.
The webinar also brought together several sister projects, including BioBuild, BEST-CROP, and BIOS MATER, highlighting the importance of collaboration across initiatives working to transform the construction sector.
Discussions throughout the session reflected many of the shared challenges our projects face: scaling bio-based materials to industrial levels, addressing fire performance requirements, and navigating the lack of standardised benchmarks that can slow market entry.
What the event clearly demonstrated is that no single project can transform the construction sector alone. By exchanging knowledge and building synergies, initiatives like ATRIUM and BIOS MATER can accelerate innovation and strengthen the pathway toward safe, circular, and high-performance bio-based construction materials.
You can watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dQ6fmdtA
