The healthiness of indoor environments depends not only on air quality or the absence of harmful substances, but also on the balance of the environmental microbiota: the community of microorganisms that inhabits the walls, surfaces and air of every building…. Continue Reading…
Roof Insulation • Subfloor Insulation • Sustainable Construction
September 15, 2026
Hemp-lime thermal insulation for roofs, walls and floors: TecnoCanapa systems, technical performance and how to choose the right solution.
August 26, 2026
The use of hemp as a construction material is becoming increasingly popular in the sustainable building sector. The hemp block, made by combining hemp and lime, is an environmentally friendly and highly efficient option for modern buildings, offering high energy… Continue Reading…
Hemp-Lime Blocks • Sustainable Construction
September 23, 2026
Building a wall with Biomattone® requires attention to two distinct stages. The first is laying the blocks with bedding mortar. The second is finishing the surface with plaster. In this article we look at the bedding mortars used in the… Continue Reading…
Hemp-Lime Blocks • Sustainable Construction
September 23, 2026
In the hemp-lime biocomposites of the Biomattone® System, the drying and carbonation stage is delicate. A damp, enclosed environment can encourage mould growth before the lime has fully matured. For this reason, TecnoCanapa Bioedilizia® includes the Probiotic Additive in its… Continue Reading…
Plasters, Skim Coats and Finishes • Sustainable Construction
August 25, 2026
Working on an existing building is different from building from scratch. Historic masonry requires compatible materials that can remain vapour-permeable and work together with the original structure. For this reason, the restoration and refurbishment of buildings requires careful material selection…. Continue Reading…
Plasters, Skim Coats and Finishes • Sustainable Construction
August 25, 2026
Choosing natural building materials is no longer enough. Today, designers also have to demonstrate their environmental credentials with precise technical documentation. The Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) are the main tool used for this purpose in Italian public procurement. Alongside CAM,… Continue Reading…
Hemp-Lime Blocks • Sustainable Construction
August 25, 2026
Affermare che un materiale è “carbon negative” richiede una base scientifica solida. Non basta una dichiarazione generica. Servono infatti dati verificati, confrontabili e riconosciuti a livello internazionale. Questo articolo spiega cosa sono l’EPD e la LCA, e come queste metodologie… Continue Reading…
Hemp-Lime Blocks • Sustainable Construction
August 25, 2026
Building with hemp is not just about insulating a wall effectively. It also means choosing a material that behaves differently throughout its entire life cycle. This article brings together the key sustainability and circularity themes of the TecnoCanapa Bioedilizia® System,… Continue Reading…
Plasters, Skim Coats and Finishes • Sustainable Construction
September 23, 2026
After applying a base coat such as Natural Lime Plaster, a Biomattone® wall can receive different finishes. For a natural, textured appearance, the TecnoCanapa Bioedilizia® System offers Canapulino and Canaposo, two specific lime-putty products designed to maximise the vapour permeability… Continue Reading…
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