The annual output of crops in China is about 900 million tons. Improper handling of large
amounts of straw waste increases the negative impact on the environment. Recently, many …

The article presents the results obtained in the course of a study on prospective application
of flax/hemp wastes as a filling material of lime-based composites in the construction of low …

Hempcrete is a sustainable biocomposite that can reduce buildings' embodied energy while
improving energy performance and indoor environmental quality. This research aims to …

Hemp has been cultivated and used by humans for thousands of years. Recently, Cannabis
sativa L. commonly known as hemp, has gained attention due to its huge ecological …

Due to the increase in production of construction materials, the emission of carbon dioxide
levels and the requirement for producing materials with a less environmental footprint is …

Sustainable development depends on a consistency of interests, social, ecological and
economic, and that the interests are evaluated in a balanced manner. In order to reduce CO …

The aim of this research was to develop composites dedicated to thermal insulation,
developed on the basis of natural raw materials. The composites consisted of mixture of …

Hemp-lime composites have captured attention in the construction industry due to their
sustainability and excellent hygrothermal performance. However, variability and inconsistent …

The aim of the study was to evaluate the possibility of applying lime binder together with flax
fibers and straw to the production of wall materials. Properties of the composites were …

The junction between the roof and the external wall is a sensitive area within the building
envelope; here, increased heat flow often takes place. In the case of partitions insulated with …