HIBISCUS - Bio-based innovations for building envelopes
Launched in September 2025, HIBISCUS brings together twelve European partners including ifeu, further research and technology organizations, SMEs, and large industrial groups, and is coordinated by SOPREMA.
The HIBISCUS R&D project aims to develop new bio-based construction materials to reduce dependence on fossil resources and reduce carbon emissions of buildings. in particular, it aims to:
- replace fossil-based raw materials with bio-based alternatives in the production of construction materials,
- reduce the carbon footprint of the products and promote the circular economy,
- ensure technical performance in line with European standards.
The project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of bio-based building materials, their feasibility, and their potential for scaling up, enabling the industry to move away from fossil-based construction solutions.
The consortium will work to develop five innovative bio-based products for building envelopes:
• two roof waterproofing solutions (raw materials: pine chemistry, waste cooking oil),
• two thermal and acoustic insulation solutions (raw materials: vegetable oils, lignin, carbohydrates),
• one carpentry solution (raw materials: vegetable oils, lignin).
ifeu leads the integrated assessment of sustainability and safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) to ensure the sustainability and safety of the HIBISCUS products along their entire life cycles.
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Contact
Dr. Heiko Keller
heiko.keller@ifeu.de
+49 (0)6221 4767 777
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