Researchers develop moss-covered bio-reactive buildings in Portugal

15 November 2018

An ERDF-funded project in Coimbra, Portugal is supporting the development of a new type of bio-reactive mortar which is designed to capture carbon as well as reduce energy consumption. EU-funded researchers are developing a new innovative type of bio-reactive mortar which is conducive to moss growth. This will benefit the environment and communities as a whole thanks to the production of simple, affordable and low-maintenance green façades. Thanks to their enhanced thermic sealing propert

An ERDF-funded project in Coimbra, Portugal is supporting the development of a new type of bio-reactive mortar which is designed to capture carbon as well as reduce energy consumption.

EU-funded researchers are developing a new innovative type of bio-reactive mortar which is conducive to moss growth. This will benefit the environment and communities as a whole thanks to the production of simple, affordable and low-maintenance green façades.

Thanks to their enhanced thermic sealing properties, these moss-covered buildings will be able to sequester more carbon, while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. Carbon sequestration involves the long-term storage of carbon dioxide and other forms of carbon to mitigate global warming and avoid climate change. The moss also causes evaporation which helps to keep cities and towns cooler.

Ultimately, the ERDF-funded project is aiming to develop an accessible, affordable and ecological alternative to traditional living façades.

The project is one of 15 funded by the ERDF under INOV C 2020, which leverages ideas for entrepreneurship and innovation at the national level.

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Source article on www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt 29/10/18

Author: Bogdan Stanciu