TECHNE 16 (2018): Matter is design
Research and Experimentation

Virtuous processes: biocomposite roofing systems for territorial re-generation

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  • Vittorio Fiore,
  • Stefania De Medici,
  • Carla Senia
Vittorio Fiore
Dipartimento di Scienze Umanistiche, Università degli Studi di Catania, Italia
Stefania De Medici
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Architettura, SDS Architettura, Università degli Studi di Catania, Italia
Carla Senia
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile e Architettura, SDS Architettura, Università degli Studi di Catania, Italia
TECHNE 16 (2018): Matter is design
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13128/Techne-23025

Published 2018-05-16

Keywords

  • Roofing slabs,
  • Hemp-lime composites,
  • Phytodepuration,
  • Urban-industrial areas

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Fiore, V., De Medici, S., & Senia, C. (2018). Virtuous processes: biocomposite roofing systems for territorial re-generation. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, 16, 196–206. https://doi.org/10.13128/Techne-23025
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Abstract

The article illustrates the outcomes of FIR 2014 Research on the topic of sustainable development of the urban-industrial areas of Augusta and Siracusa – meant as a single hub. Hemp farming for soil phytodepuration allows to activate a multi-scale process of regeneration that introduces new production activities for the transformation of biomass into building bio-materials. The need for competitiveness led to draft a project about a new roofing system constituted by biocomposite slabs, using raw materials produced locally. This allows to reduce pollution, to increase jobs and to promote the renovation of the building stock thanks to low-cost components produced on site and compatible with construction systems belonging to the local tradition. 

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