Biocities with wood and bamboo
A path to low-carbon urbanization for greener societies
Victor De Araujo (Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Paulo State University)
Fernando Mascarenhas (Universidade de Coimbra, Forest Innovation and Competence Centre (serQ))
Frederik Laleicke (University of North Carolina)
Andreja Kutnar (University of Primorska, InnoRenew CoE Renewable Materials and Healthy Environments Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence)
Alfredo Dias (Universidade de Coimbra, Forest Innovation and Competence Centre (serQ))
Jan van de Kuilen (TU Delft - Bio-based Structures & Materials, Technische Universität München)
Martin Hubbe (University of North Carolina)
Francisco Lahr (Universidade de São Paulo)
André Christoforo (São Paulo State University, Universidade Federal de São Carlos)
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Abstract
By using minerals instead of bioresources in construction, greenhouse gas emissions are nearly doubled. It is vital to transition from this traditional paradigm to a low-carbon model in which woods and bamboos are essential components. To proliferate bio-urbanization, challenges must be overcome in forestry and construction. Our study is a necessary starting point for more sophisticated studies and policies to support the valorization and utilization of bioresources, especially wood and bamboo, in greener construction solutions for a sustainable urbanization. Our main results elucidate examples and benefits of biobased cities and buildings, raise issues and current challenges, and suggest opportune actions to be globally addressed in collaborative proposals. Assertive codes, well-managed resources, resolution of challenges, and clarification campaigns on decarbonization are priority targets in future environmental and societal commitments.