The building and construction sector is a key area that has significant impacts on the economy and environment. This sector contributes to the economy (about 9% of the EU’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)), provides direct and indirect job opportunities (18 million direct jobs at the EU) and satisfies the people’s needs for buildings and facilities. Therefore, any effort concerning global climate change and cleaner production should include this industry as a major player.

ATRIUM exploits the potential of combining natural fibres (leftovers of European crops, mainly hemp), second and third generation of bioplastics (bio-PE/PA/PU) and mycelium-based biotechnology to produce bio-composites intermediates that can be integrated in construction products (outdoor and indoor floorings, acoustic panels, green wall systems, and building block) to be easily used by professionals and amateurs in building and renovation actuations.

Start date: July 2024 - End date: December 2027

Partners

• Nobatek Inef 4

• Dowel Innovation

• European Construction and Sustainable Built Environment Technology Platform

• Accademia Europea Di Bolzano

• Metabuilding ASBL