Combining conventional and innovative construction materials, products and techniques for sustainable and beautiful buildings

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:More optimised construction or renovation processes and improved building performance thanks to hybrid building solutions combining innovative and conventional construction materials, products or techniques.Increased awareness of the construction ecosystem[1] actors of the positive and negative aspects of hybrid building solutions. Scope:The transition to a more sustainable[1] built environment[1] has led to the development of innovative constructions materials, products and techniques supporting the decarbonisation, climate resilience, circularity[4], durability or adaptability of buildings and the built environment, such as bio-based[1] and circular building materials, 3D-printed building elements or the redevelopment and/or adaptation of vernacular and traditional construction materials, products and techniques. These are often conceived as alternatives to conventional construction materials, products and techniques such as concrete, steel, or on-site construction, and efforts are not always made to combine the two. Yet, hybrid building solutions hold potential to improve the sustainability, performances and architectural quality – including beauty[1] – of the built environment. Similarly, combining traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art techniques and modern technology can improve the performance, durability, resilience, or sustainability of new buildings and renovation projects. This topic thus seeks to develop innovative hybrid solutions that combine conventional materials, products and/or techniques with innovative ones and hold significant advantages for the construction sector.Proposals are expected to address all of the following:Develop at least one replicable and scalable hybrid building solution that combines innovative and conventional construction materials, products and/or techniques that: Is applicable to new construction and renovation p