The construction sector is one of the most polluting, and its energy retrofit is a global priority. Reducing emissions produced throughout the various stages of a building's lifecycle is crucial for achieving energy efficiency. For these reasons there is increasing interest in sustainable building materials, although their adoption is limited by various constraints. The construction sector faces several challenges in adopting new materials: resistance to innovation, the need for scalable business models, creating new supply chains, and meeting regulatory requirements. Despite these hurdles, hemp shows promise in construction due to its qualities. It also has a lower environmental impact than traditional materials, being less polluting in production and disposal. Hemp is renewable, with rapid regenerative potential, and has a negative ecological footprint due to its carbon dioxide absorption during growth. The goal of this study is to analyze and evaluate the advantages of using hemp as a building material and explore strategies to promote its adoption. The research questions are twofold: 1. What are the barriers and drivers in using hemp as a building material? 2. What elements of a business model can address these barriers? In the first part, the thesis conducts a detailed analysis of hemp-based materials in architecture, drawing on extensive research from articles and specialized journals. It explores the advantages and technological characteristics of hemp while also addressing barriers and potential limitations. Despite increasing consumer interest significant obstacles currently hinder the widespread production and adoption of hemp. In the second phase of the research, the focus shifts to value creation through the development of a business model. Interviews with professionals experienced in using hemp as an alternative to conventional building materials provide valuable insights to overcome the challenges of sustainable innovation and help outline the impact of new business models in the construction sector. The final objective is to evaluate new opportunities and approaches to promote the production of hemp and facilitate its presence in the construction sector.
Il settore delle costruzioni è tra i più inquinanti e il suo retrofit energetico è una priorità globale. Ridurre le emissioni prodotte nelle varie fasi del ciclo di vita di un edificio è cruciale per l'efficienza energetica. Per questo, l'interesse nei materiali da costruzione sostenibili è crescente, sebbene la loro adozione sia limitata da vari vincoli. Il settore delle costruzioni affronta diverse sfide nell'adottare nuovi materiali: resistenza all'innovazione, necessità di modelli di business scalabili, creazione di nuove supply chain e rispetto delle normative. Nonostante gli ostacoli, la canapa mostra potenzialità nel settore delle costruzioni grazie alle sue qualità. Ha un impatto ambientale inferiore rispetto ai materiali tradizionali, essendo meno inquinante nella produzione e nello smaltimento. L'obiettivo di questo studio è analizzare e valutare i vantaggi dell'uso della canapa come materiale da costruzione ed esplorare strategie per promuoverne l'adozione. Le domande di ricerca sono due: 1. Quali sono le barriere e i driver nell’utilizzo della canapa come materiale da costruzione? 2. Quali elementi di un business model possono risolvere queste barriere? Nella prima parte, la tesi conduce un'analisi dei materiali di canapa in architettura, basandosi su un'ampia ricerca tratta da articoli e riviste specializzate. Esplora i vantaggi e le caratteristiche tecnologiche della canapa, affrontando anche le barriere e i potenziali limiti. Nonostante il crescente interesse dei consumatori, attualmente esistono ostacoli significativi che impediscono la produzione e l'adozione diffusa della canapa. Nella seconda fase, l'attenzione si sposta sulla creazione di valore attraverso lo sviluppo di un modello di business. Le interviste con professionisti esperti nell'uso della canapa come alternativa ai materiali da costruzione convenzionali forniscono preziose intuizioni per superare le sfide dell'innovazione sostenibile e aiutano a delineare l'impatto di nuovi modelli di business nel settore delle costruzioni. L'obiettivo finale è valutare nuove opportunità e approcci per promuovere la produzione di canapa e facilitare la sua presenza nel settore delle costruzioni.
Designing the supply chain of the future: scaling-up the use of hemp materials in the construction industry
Buccoliero, Margherita
2023/2024
Abstract
The construction sector is one of the most polluting, and its energy retrofit is a global priority. Reducing emissions produced throughout the various stages of a building's lifecycle is crucial for achieving energy efficiency. For these reasons there is increasing interest in sustainable building materials, although their adoption is limited by various constraints. The construction sector faces several challenges in adopting new materials: resistance to innovation, the need for scalable business models, creating new supply chains, and meeting regulatory requirements. Despite these hurdles, hemp shows promise in construction due to its qualities. It also has a lower environmental impact than traditional materials, being less polluting in production and disposal. Hemp is renewable, with rapid regenerative potential, and has a negative ecological footprint due to its carbon dioxide absorption during growth. The goal of this study is to analyze and evaluate the advantages of using hemp as a building material and explore strategies to promote its adoption. The research questions are twofold: 1. What are the barriers and drivers in using hemp as a building material? 2. What elements of a business model can address these barriers? In the first part, the thesis conducts a detailed analysis of hemp-based materials in architecture, drawing on extensive research from articles and specialized journals. It explores the advantages and technological characteristics of hemp while also addressing barriers and potential limitations. Despite increasing consumer interest significant obstacles currently hinder the widespread production and adoption of hemp. In the second phase of the research, the focus shifts to value creation through the development of a business model. Interviews with professionals experienced in using hemp as an alternative to conventional building materials provide valuable insights to overcome the challenges of sustainable innovation and help outline the impact of new business models in the construction sector. The final objective is to evaluate new opportunities and approaches to promote the production of hemp and facilitate its presence in the construction sector.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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