No. 30 (2025): TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFER AND NEW RESEARCH HORIZON. Connecting university, industry and communities to innovate and transform society
Research and Experimentation

Knowledge Transfer and Co-Production for the Adoption of Bio-Based Solutions in Construction

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  • Fernanda Speciale,
  • Hector Archila Santos,
  • Laura Elisabetta Malighetti
Fernanda Speciale
Dipartimento di Architettura, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni e Ambiente Costruito, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
Hector Archila Santos
Faculty of Environment and Technology, University of the West of England, United Kingdom
Laura Elisabetta Malighetti
Dipartimento di Architettura, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni e Ambiente Costruito, Politecnico di Milano, Italia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-17402

Published 2025-11-07

Keywords

  • Technological transfer,
  • Bio-based materials,
  • Participatory process,
  • Multi-criteria analysis

How to Cite

Speciale, F., Archila Santos, H., & Malighetti, L. E. (2025). Knowledge Transfer and Co-Production for the Adoption of Bio-Based Solutions in Construction. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, (30), 299–308. https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-17402

Copyright (c) 2025 Fernanda Speciale, Laura Elisabetta Malighetti, Hector Archila Santos

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Abstract

This paper explores the process of interaction among various stakeholders within the SmartBioC project, developed by UWE (Bristol) in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano, as an example of technology transfer to promote the use of bio-based materials in sustainable construction. Through a participatory approach, the project engaged over 50 stakeholders through interactive workshops and gamification tools, including academics, professionals, construction entrepreneurs, policymakers, and end users. The results highlight increased awareness, new networks between research and industry, and innovative decision-making tools, contributing to the objectives of knowledge transfer and Third Mission.

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