BIO4EEB

The use of thermal insulation materials significantly reduces buildings’ heating and cooling needs, slashing related energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Using bio-based materials for both new buildings and deep renovations can augment benefits, addressing the insulation material shortage while moving towards a circular economy. The EU-funded BIO4EEB project will use non-hazardous bio-based materials such as the seagrass Posidonia oceanica and various bio-based foams to develop smart components for external and internal use. Marketability will include demonstration of a short seven-year return on investment. The bio-based materials will significantly reduce environmental impact relative to current solutions while enabling tremendous energy (and cost) savings for building owners and occupants.

Duration: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2026