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A bio-architecture for energy efficient, natural buildings
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Rice Husk insulation
A bio-architecture for energy efficient, natural buildings
Label Date
July 12, 2021
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Italy
Maturity stage
TRL 9 / CRI 2 - Commercial Trial Small Scale
In the EU, buildings under construction are responsible for 40% of energy consumption, 36% of CO2 emissions and generate 1/3 of all waste. Moreover, most of the construction materials used are of petrochemical origin and have a linear life cycle. According to the “Sick building syndrome”, 40% of all materials used in the construction sector are hazardous. From an agricultural point of view, rice is the most consumed food globally with 66% of the world population basing their diet on rice. Every hectare of rice field produces 7 tons of edible product and 10 tons of residues, which must be dismantled. These by-products are burned on a global level, emitting a significant quantity of CO2. Rice Husk's solution tackles the challenging occurring in both the construction and agricultural sector. The company transforms rice residues into 100% natural construction materials that at the end of their service life return to nature. In particular, the company supplies 100% natural insulation material based on rice husk. By using an approach based on bio-architecture, the company enables the construction of energy-efficient, natural buildings, using low-cost rice residues.
The Environmental Benefits
- •100% natural insulation materials based on rice husk
- •By using only the Italian rice residue, 75% of the entire Italian construction assets could be rebuilt
- •Thermal conductivity of 0.036 W/mk
- •410 tons of CO2 saved through Ricehouse projects
- •100% biodegradable product
- •20% reduction of CO2 compared to traditional building materials
The Financial Benefits
- •Reduction on energy costs for more than 30%
- •Creation of new job opportunities in the agricultural sector connected with the collection and management of the rice residues
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ricehouse s.r.l.
Through the use of rice by-products Ricehouse promotes circular economy from the field to the construction site.
Headquarters
13811 Province of Biella, Italy
Type
Startup or self-employed
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