The Future of Architecture: Bioresources and Biocomposites Utilising Fabrication Revolution for Innovation and Sustainability in the Building Industry
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Materials, and Repair & Renovation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 264
Special Issue Editor
2. BioMat TGU@TTI GmbH: Sustainable Design & Building Technology Services, Nobelstraße 15, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
3. BioMat@Stuttgart: Bio-Based Materials and Materials Cycles in Architecture, Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (itke), University of Stuttgart, Keplerstr. 11, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany
4. Department of Architecture (FEDA), Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11517, Egypt
Interests: sustainable architecture; biomaterials; architecture inspired by nature; biocomposites; biomimetics; sustainability; smart materials; ecologic building systems; product design; robotic and digital fabrication techniques; bio-intelligence; vertical farming; 3D printing, additive manufacturing; tailored fibre placement; bioeconomy; circular economy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of drained resources and environmental concerns within the building industry, the integration of non-conventional bioresources and the utilization of revolutionary contemporary fabrication techniques emerge as vital solutions in pursuit of sustainability. Currently, industrial and digital fabrication revolutions are in progress worldwide, incorporating bio-based materials and innovative fabrication techniques that not only address resource scarcity but also align with a global commitment to greener practices. This continued collaboration not only fosters sustainable development but also positions the building industry as a key player in the broader movement toward a more resilient and environmentally conscious future.
The main aim of this Special Issue is to explore the recent challenges and developments of the application of bioresources and diverse fabrication techniques’ in future architectural projects. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Biocomposites’ applications in the building industry;
- Applying additive manufacturing technologies utilising bioresources;
- Smart and adaptive architecture using biomass;
- Integrating eco-friendly materials with digital fabrication technologies, revolutionizing construction methods;
- The structural integrity of non-conventional resources in the building industry;
- Experimental or real-world practices of applying biomass in revolutionary contexts for innovative future architectural projects.
Prof. Dr. Hanaa Dahy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- biocomposites
- natural fibres
- growing materials
- sustainability
- additive manufacturing
- fabrication
- sustainable architecture
- adaptivity
- innovation
- biomass
- bioresources
