Assessing the Role and Efficiency of Thermal Insulation by the “BIO-GREEN PANEL” in Enhancing Sustainability in a Built Environment

Amjad Almusaed (), Asaad Almssad, Asaad Alasadi, Ibrahim Yitmen and Sammera Al-Samaraee
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Amjad Almusaed: Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science, School of Engineering, Jönköping University, 551 11 Jönköping, Sweden
Asaad Almssad: Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 651 88 Karlstad, Sweden
Asaad Alasadi: Department of Architectural Engineering, Engineering College, University of Basra, Basrah 61001, Iraq
Ibrahim Yitmen: Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science, School of Engineering, Jönköping University, 551 11 Jönköping, Sweden
Sammera Al-Samaraee: Department of Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering, College of Oil and Gas Engineering, Basrah University for Oil and Gas, Basrah 61004, Iraq

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 13, 1-25

Abstract: The pressing concern of climate change and the imperative to mitigate CO 2 emissions have significantly influenced the selection of outdoor plant species. Consequently, evaluating CO 2 ’s environmental effects on plants has become integral to the decision-making process. Notably, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings is significant in tackling the consequences of climate change and addressing energy deficiencies. This article presents a novel approach by introducing plant panels as an integral component in future building designs, epitomizing the next generation of sustainable structures and offering a new and sustainable building solution. The integration of environmentally friendly building materials enhances buildings’ indoor environments. Consequently, it becomes crucial to analyze manufacturing processes in order to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste generation, and incorporate green technologies. In this context, experimentation was conducted on six distinct plant species, revealing that the energy-saving potential of different plant types on buildings varies significantly. This finding contributes to the economy’s improvement and fosters enhanced health-related and environmental responsibility. The proposed plant panels harmonize various building components and embody a strategic approach to promote health and well-being through bio-innovation. Furthermore, this innovative solution seeks to provide a sustainable alternative by addressing the challenges of unsustainable practices, outdated standards, limited implementation of new technologies, and excessive administrative barriers in the construction industry. The obtained outcomes will provide stakeholders within the building sector with pertinent data concerning performance and durability. Furthermore, these results will enable producers to acquire essential information, facilitating product improvement.

Keywords: climate change; biophilic design; bio-basis product; passport materials; built environment; thermal insulations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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