Biobased Building

This project investigates how you can break down a number of thermosetting bioresins with specially selected fungi from a large computer database.

Although biobased concrete has good thermal and acoustic insulation properties and a positive environmental impact, there are also a number of drawbacks to 'bioconcrete'. In this project, Vibers and Avans are looking for the most optimal composition of bioconcrete based on elephant grass.

Students of the Avans minor in CO2-negative design have designed a biobased/circular porter's lodge for the Delfland Water Board.

A bridge that indicates when maintenance or replacement is required: “Structural Health Monitoring”.

This project aims to increase the bending and tensile strength of mycelium plates.

This project lays the foundation for improving the visual appearance of mycelial composites by using natural pigments, natural coatings and research into fungal pigments.

This research is aimed at deepening the knowledge about the mechanical properties of biobased materials for use in combination with concrete mixtures.

Sustainable biobased building materials have enormous potential, both from an environmental and economic perspective for companies.

The use of plant fibers in polymer compositions is particularly interesting for construction because natural fibers have good mechanical properties while being light.

Development and application of recycled and biobased fiber reinforced thermoplastics in combination with FDM 3D printing.

In order to be able to scale up the circular economy, it is necessary for both construction companies and governments to be able to match the supply of secondary materials and components with the possible need for these materials.

The European subsidized project CBCI is investigating how we can use raw materials in construction more efficiently, in order to reduce CO2 emissions, throughout the entire life cycle of a building.