Hemp-lime composite for buildings insulation: material properties and regulatory framework

• Agliata, Rosa ^[1] ; Gianoglio, Simone ^[1] ; Mollo, Luigi ^[1]
  1. [1] Second University of Naples

     Second University of Naples

     Caserta, Italia

     
• Localización: Vitruvio: International Journal of Architectural Technology and Sustainability, ISSN-e 2444-9091, Vol. 4, Nº. 1, 2019, págs. 48-57
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The increasing demand for indoor comfort in housing sector, together with the development of environmental awareness by people and societies, is leading to a rising need of new construction materials. Research and industries are then developing materials capable of meeting environmental and technical requirements: made from renewable sources; based on natural compounds to ensure healthy indoor environment and safe disposal; having good insulation properties, especially for energy saving. A material showing these features is the hemp-lime biocomposite, a natural-based mixture made of a lime binder matrix and shives aggregate, in different proportions. This paper wants to present an overview of the most interesting material properties for the building sector and a brief regulatory framework, in order to highlight the advantages that the use of this composite for building envelopes and internal partitions may provide.