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

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  • Raphaele Malheiro

    (Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Aurora Morillas

    (Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurém Campus, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Adriana Ansolin

    (Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurém Campus, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Jorge Fernandes

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Aires Camões

    (Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Maria Teresa Amorim

    (Centre for Textile Science and Technology (2C2T), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Sandra Monteiro Silva

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Ricardo Mateus

    (Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

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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  • Raphaele Malheiro & Aurora Morillas & Adriana Ansolin & Jorge Fernandes & Aires Camões & Maria Teresa Amorim & Sandra Monteiro Silva & Ricardo Mateus, 2023. "Thermal Performance and Durability Evaluation of Arundo Donax towards an Improvement in the Knowledge of Sustainable Building Materials," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-19, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:2:p:989-:d:1037217
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    1. Jorge Fernandes & Raphaele Malheiro & Maria de Fátima Castro & Helena Gervásio & Sandra Monteiro Silva & Ricardo Mateus, 2020. "Thermal Performance and Comfort Condition Analysis in a Vernacular Building with a Glazed Balcony," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-29, February.
    2. Schiavoni, S. & D׳Alessandro, F. & Bianchi, F. & Asdrubali, F., 2016. "Insulation materials for the building sector: A review and comparative analysis," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 62(C), pages 988-1011.
    3. Raphaele Malheiro & Adriana Ansolin & Christiane Guarnier & Jorge Fernandes & Maria Teresa Amorim & Sandra Monteiro Silva & Ricardo Mateus, 2021. "The Potential of the Reed as a Regenerative Building Material—Characterisation of Its Durability, Physical, and Thermal Performances," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(14), pages 1-19, July.
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