GICITED
Interdisciplinary Group on Building Science and Technology
Sustainable, high-performance building using agricultural by-products
A highly multidisciplinary research group whose main objectives are to promote the development of sustainable, high-performance buildings that meet safety criteria. More specifically, it works on the design and characterisation of new materials and construction systems with specific performance properties for use in new-build construction and building renovation.
RESEARCH
public/private
national/international.
CONSULTANCY
Incorporation of agricultural by-products into buildings
FACILITIES
Mechanical, acoustic and durability testing of materials
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Supervision of bachelor's, master's and industrial doctorate projects and theses.
Research and knowledge transfer areas in the agri-food sector
- Development of thermal insulation based on agricultural by-products
- Management and valorisation of agricultural waste
- Thermal, acoustic and fire-performance characterisation of lignocellulosic materials
- Green façades, roofs and walls
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Agri-food projects
BioSAFE
Bio-sustainable solutions to improve the acoustic performance and fire resistance of building envelopes
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Green roofs and façades
Monitoring and evaluation plan for the performance and impact of green roofs and façades in the city of Barcelona
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SAVASCO
Minimising the environmental impact of construction using walls made from corn and sunflower stalks
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