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Project Code [2009-ET-DS-2-S2]

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Project title

Lime Hemp Bio-Composite as a Building Material in Ireland

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

BESrac

Lead Applicant

Patrick Daly

Project Abstract

Lime Hemp, as a composite material, presents strong environmental credentials and potential mainstreaming in a range of construction methods. The composite material has low toxicity, carbon sequestration, vapour permeability, good thermal properties and is potentially suitable to a range of construction solutions.A Scoping Study will be undertaken to assess the materials application / adaptation to a range of mainstream construction methods, notably timber frame, masonry, in-situ and pre cast solutions and a study will be undertaken to assess its potential to comply with regulatory compliance in Ireland notably Building Regulations and Agr?ment Certification. It is envisaged that the study will identify and highlight key technical and compliance issues and lead on to further research and investigation with identified key partners to address and overcome potential barriers, most likely involving a multi partner / multi-disciplinary team, including engineering, construction, material science and environmental. Lime Hemp, as a composite material, presents strong environmental credentials and potential mainstreaming in a range of construction methods. The composite material has low toxicity, carbon sequestration, vapour permeability, good thermal properties and is potentially suitable to a range of construction solutions.A Scoping Study will be undertaken to assess the materials application / adaptation to a range of mainstream construction methods, notably timber frame, masonry, in-situ and precast solutions and a study will be undertaken to assess its potential to comply with regulatory compliance in Ireland notably Building Regulations and Agr?ment Certification.It is envisaged that the study will identify and highlight key technical and compliance issues and lead on to further research and investigation with identified key partners to address and overcome potential barriers, most likely involving a multi partner / multi-disciplinary team, including engineering, construction, material science and environmental. The study will identify policy implications and make recommendations.Lime Hemp, as a composite material, presents strong environmental credentials and potential mainstreaming in a range of construction methods. The composite material has low toxicity, carbon sequestration, vapour permeability, good thermal properties and is potentially suitable to a range of construction solutions.A Scoping Study will be undertaken to assess the materials application / adaptation to a range of mainstream construction methods, notably timber frame, masonry, in-situ and precast solutions and a study will be undertaken to assess its potential to comply with regulatory compliance in Ireland notably Building Regulations and Agr?ment Certification.It is envisaged that the study will identify and highlight key technical and compliance issues and lead on to further research and investigation with identified key partners to address and overcome potential barriers, most likely involving a multi partner / multi-disciplinary team, including engineering, construction, material science and environmental. The study will identify policy implications and make recommendations.

Grant Approved

�70,190.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

11/01/2010

Initial Projected Completion Date

11/08/2010