How can we turn construction waste into high-performance circular construction material?

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How can we turn construction waste into high-performance circular construction material?

At iMMC, researchers Dr. Pierre Bollen, Dr. Mélanie Horvath, and Ir. Clara Trupia, under the supervision of Prof. Thomas Pardoen, are working on the GreenWin project RECOB2.

The goal? To develop innovative, circular dry screed panels made from locally sourced waste materials. Leveraging the advanced technology platforms of iMMC LEMSC Laboratory and LACAMI, the team unravells the link between the fabrication process, microstructure, and mechanical performances of the material.

Funded by the Walloon Region and affiliated with the Remind Wallonia industrial excellence platform, RECOB2 brings together strong partners: UCLouvain - Université catholique de Louvain, Knauf BE, Buildwise, CTP, Groupe Dufour, Université de Liège and Les Ateliers de l’Avenir.

“Circularity is not only a necessity — it’s an opportunity to build better and cheaper.”

Learn more about our researchs on circular construction