Abstract
Earth is an easy-to-find resource, and its application in construction involves reusing a natural material that can provide good energy efficiency and environmental comfort, thanks to its inertia and hygroscopicity. This chapter analyses the thermo-acoustic performance of earth-based concretes produced using the Shot-earth technique and traditional moulding with the addition of different amounts of fibers in the mix for structural health monitoring (SHM) purposes (smart-earth). The two types of samples differ in the method of fabrication, which leads to different thermal, acoustic, and surface porosity performance, although the quantities of each component are the same. In addition to this type of compound, suitable for structural applications, a fibers-functionalized mix was also developed and tested as an innovative plaster for outdoor applications. Each component’s most critical thermal acoustic and hygroscopic performance was evaluated at a small scale and in the field to identify their potential in building applications.
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The research is part of the Shot-earth project “Projected lands for an environmentally sustainable construction industry and human-scale”, which has received funding from FISR, Supplementary Special Research Fund, of the Ministry of University and Research.
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Santini, C., Fabiani, C., Kousis, I., Pisello, A.L., Cotana, F. (2023). Thermal-Acoustic and Indoor Comfort Performance of Nature-Based Materials for Green Buildings. In: Tarantino, A.M., Cotana, F., Viviani, M. (eds) Shot-Earth for an Eco-friendly and Human-Comfortable Construction Industry. Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23507-8_6
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