Cross-disciplinary Biosolutions Seminar Series: Novel biobased building materials
Information
- Sted:
- Københavns Universitet, Frederiksberg Campus, lokale i61, Dyrlægevej 10, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Sprog:
- Engelsk
- Pris:
- Gratis / Free
- Fra:
- 26. september 2024 kl. 11:00
- Til:
- 26. september 2024 kl. 13:00
The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global CO2 emissions, accounting for 37% of the total, due to its heavy reliance on non-renewable resources like concrete, steel, and mineral wool. As the sector faces its environmental impact, the exploration of biobased building materials offers a promising pathway to sustainability. These materials, produced through natural processes such as photosynthesis, have the potential to capture and store atmospheric CO2, thereby reducing the overall carbon footprint of construction.
However, the transition to biobased materials is not without its challenges. Technical advancements are necessary to improve the durability and performance of these materials, while architectural trends are pushing the boundaries, e.g., how innovative, fermented materials can be integrated into design. The use of modified wood and biobased composites is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional materials, offering new possibilities for sustainable construction. At the same time, there are critical considerations around the implementation of these materials, particularly in light of existing building regulations, which present both opportunities and obstacles.
This lunch seminar will explore these topics in-depth, offering insights into the latest research and industry perspectives on biogenic materials in construction. Attendees will gain an understanding of the barriers and opportunities that lie ahead as we move towards a future where biobased and recycled materials play a central role in building.
The seminar will conclude with an open debate, providing a platform for discussion and questions on the path forward for sustainable construction.
Program:
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Architectural trends and fermented new materials with Serafim Bakalis (Professor, Department of Food Science) and Phil Ayres (Professor, Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation) |
| 11.15 – 11.30 | Modified wood and biobased composites with Emil Engelund Thybring (Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management) |
| 11.30 – 11.50 | Sandwiches |
| 11.50 – 12.05 | The use of biogenic materials in construction with Stig Hessellund (Project Manager, Realdania) |
| 12.05 – 12.20 | Barriers and opportunities for the biobased and recycled building materials in the Building Regulations 2018 (BR18) with Mikael Hallstrøm Eriksen (Chief Consultant, NIRAS) |
| 12.20 – 13.00 | Debate |
