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Thermal Performance and Durability Evaluation of Arundo Donax towards an Improvement in the Knowledge of Sustainable Building Materials

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 16 Jan 2023 Portugal Publisher:MDPI AGJournal:Energies, volume 16, page 989 (eissn: 1996-1073,

Authors: Raphaele Malheiro; Aurora Morillas; Adriana Ansolin; Jorge Fernandes; Aires Camões; Maria Teresa Amorim; Sandra Monteiro Silva; +1 Authors

doi: 10.3390/en16020989

handle: 1822/81946

Thermal Performance and Durability Evaluation of Arundo Donax towards an Improvement in the Knowledge of Sustainable Building Materials

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Abstract

Bio-based and natural building materials can support the building sector to reduce its environmental impact. In this study, experimental research was developed to evaluate the performance of giant reed when used as a building thermal insulation. Reed was chosen due to its high availability and close relationship to Portuguese vernacular architecture. The role of the reed’s origin in this context, its physical characteristics and its durability aspects were evaluated. The results showed that the performance of the reed boards was compatible with their use as a thermal insulation material, regardless of the reed’s origin. Denser boards showed better results. Under the favourable conditions related to the reed’s water content, mould growth could occur.

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Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis, Technology, Science & Technology, T, Natural materials, Vernacular architecture, natural materials, Durability, vernacular architecture, Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil, giant reed (<i>Arundo donax</i>), thermal insulation, durability, Giant reed (Arundo donax), Thermal insulation, giant reed (<i>Arundo donax</i>); thermal insulation; natural materials; durability; vernacular architecture, Produção e consumo sustentáveis

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