Imagine replacing old, chemical-heavy wall insulation with materials made from sea grass or plant-based foams. It's like giving a building a natural warm coat that keeps heat in and pollutants out. This makes homes cheaper to heat and much kinder to the planet.
Traditional building insulation relies on fossil resources and high-emission manufacturing, while the EU faces a shortage of materials to meet strict energy renovation targets.
Developed bio-based Posidonia panels, flame-retardant coatings, PLA foams, sprayable insulation, and bio-based window frames.
If you are a contractor dealing with high carbon footprints in old buildings — this project developed prefab bio-based panels and sprayable insulation that reduce energy demand and CO2 emissions. These solutions aim for a 7-year payback period for the end user.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with the shortage of traditional insulation materials — this project developed Posidonia panels and PLA foams. These serve as non-hazardous alternatives to fossil-resource components at a comparable price point.
If you are a developer dealing with strict EU energy directives and ESG requirements — this project developed smart bio-based components for windows and walls. This helps increase the market share of sustainable residential buildings while lowering VOC emissions.
The project aims to position bio-based materials at a comparable price value to fossil-resource components, targeting a 7-year payback period for the solutions.
The project focuses on boosting the use of available bio-based materials to close the insulation shortage gap and is developing prefab panels and sprayable solutions for marketability.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project involves 14 industry partners and 12 SMEs developing marketable smart components.
Yes, the project specifically maps certification needs and aligns with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive.
The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-12-31, with the first 18 months already spent on technical set-up and material development.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 14 industrial partners representing 74% of the group. The strong presence of 12 SMEs across 11 countries suggests a high focus on commercial viability and rapid market entry rather than pure academic research, supported by only one university.
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