As part of a three years (2022-2025) the Erasmus+ project “BIO-FIBRE Sustainable Construction with Bio-Composite Materials”, a blended learning program was developed, combining a theoretical with a hands-on practical experience [1]. This contribution focuses on the theoretical module, designed to promote the use of bio-based materials in contemporary architecture and construction through a European and interdisciplinary learning framework. The module consisted of 24 lectures, targeting mainly graduate students, but also PhD students, researchers, professionals, and others interested in sustainable and circular design approaches. The course began with the fundamentals of biocomposites and introduced key concepts such as life cycle thinking, circular economy strategies, and material sustainability. Core topics included material characterization production techniques, and the analysis of mechanical, physical, hygrothermal, durability, and fire-resistant properties of biocomposites with biofibres or other biomass embedded in both organic and inorganic matrices. The second part of the course explored advanced and innovative applications in architecture and engineering. Topics included wood-based composites, mineral claddings reinforced with natural fibres, and emerging digital fabrication techniques such as 3D printing with clay mortars, earth-Arundo donax composites, and bioparticleboards. The lectures were delivered not only by the project core members but also from colleagues having experience on bio-based materials and techniques. All lecture recordings and presentation materials are freely available on the project website [2], supporting open access and wider dissemination of sustainable construction knowledge. References [1] P. Faria, L. Haurie, S. Lucas, L. Molari, M. Stefanidou, V. Sulciene, L. Tupenaite, BIO-FIBRE project: an educational framework to promote the use of bio-based building products, RILEM Spring Convention and Conference 2024, RILEM Bookseries 55. Springer, Cham, 293-300. [2] https://bio-fibre.org
Molari, L., Manzi, S., Faria, P., Haurie, L., Lucas, S., Gauvin, F., et al. (2025). BIO-FIBRE: a series of lectures to foster the use of Bio-compostites in constructions.
BIO-FIBRE: a series of lectures to foster the use of Bio-compostites in constructions
L. Molari
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;S. ManziSecondo
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2025
Abstract
As part of a three years (2022-2025) the Erasmus+ project “BIO-FIBRE Sustainable Construction with Bio-Composite Materials”, a blended learning program was developed, combining a theoretical with a hands-on practical experience [1]. This contribution focuses on the theoretical module, designed to promote the use of bio-based materials in contemporary architecture and construction through a European and interdisciplinary learning framework. The module consisted of 24 lectures, targeting mainly graduate students, but also PhD students, researchers, professionals, and others interested in sustainable and circular design approaches. The course began with the fundamentals of biocomposites and introduced key concepts such as life cycle thinking, circular economy strategies, and material sustainability. Core topics included material characterization production techniques, and the analysis of mechanical, physical, hygrothermal, durability, and fire-resistant properties of biocomposites with biofibres or other biomass embedded in both organic and inorganic matrices. The second part of the course explored advanced and innovative applications in architecture and engineering. Topics included wood-based composites, mineral claddings reinforced with natural fibres, and emerging digital fabrication techniques such as 3D printing with clay mortars, earth-Arundo donax composites, and bioparticleboards. The lectures were delivered not only by the project core members but also from colleagues having experience on bio-based materials and techniques. All lecture recordings and presentation materials are freely available on the project website [2], supporting open access and wider dissemination of sustainable construction knowledge. References [1] P. Faria, L. Haurie, S. Lucas, L. Molari, M. Stefanidou, V. Sulciene, L. Tupenaite, BIO-FIBRE project: an educational framework to promote the use of bio-based building products, RILEM Spring Convention and Conference 2024, RILEM Bookseries 55. Springer, Cham, 293-300. [2] https://bio-fibre.orgI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
