Topics

Materials, Characterisation, Design and Test methods

- Natural fibres and materials

- Design with natural fibre composites, wood, bamboo for structures

- Rammed earth

- Cementitious composites

- Bio-polymer, bio-composite

- Test methods

Mechanical and Physical Properties

- Mechanical properties of 3BM

- Physical properties of 3BM

- Acoustic of 3BM

- Fire resistance

Hygroscopic, Hygrothermal and Durability Performance

- Thermal properties

- Hygroscopic and hygrothermal properties of 3BM

- Durability and performance of 3BM

- Bio-microbial and bio-degradation of 3BM

Innovation

- Innovative hybrid composites from natural fibres

- Vegetable waste materials and natural bio-admixtures for binders

- Material treatments of 3BM

- Advances in research methodologies and bio-materials testing

- Construction with low binder sprayed concrete on bio-based building materials

Sustainability and Case Studies

- Construction materials and technologies for sustainability, energy efficiency

- Life-cycle assessment of 3BM

- Green and renewable energy applications in constructions

- Eco-friendly binders with low CO2-emission and low embedded energy

- Case studies