This paper presents both experimental and theoretical works concerning the evaluation of
the thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of hemp concrete. Experimental …

The heat flow plate method is used to determine thermal conductivity of a building material
sample made of Rohacell (insulating foam). Experimental technique consists in placing the …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss initial work to assess the
moisture buffering performance of selected bio-insulations in lofts that suffer from excessive …

Concerns over climate change have driven the need for decarbonization of the building
sector all over the world. It is proven that manufacturing building materials consumes a …

In the current context–where climate change has become not only a certitude but also,
according to several studies, even irreversible–the mitigation of the negative impact of …

Although the level at which individuals are affected by global warming today varies
according to where they live in the world, this is a current problem of society of particular …