| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 371, 2026
9th International Congress on Thermal Sciences (AMT’2026)
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| Article Number | 02007 | |
| Number of page(s) | 12 | |
| Section | Materials and Energy Storage Systems | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202637102007 | |
| Published online | 22 May 2026 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202637102007
Towards Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Construction: Thermal Assessment Using Experimental and Numerical Methods
1 Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, National School of Applied Sciences in Safi, MISCOM Laboratory, Route sidi Bouzid, BP63 46000, Safi, Morocco
2 Mohammed V University in Rabat, Material, Energy and Acoustics Team (MEAT), Higher School of Technology in Salé, Avenue Prince Héritier, B.P: 227, Salé Médina, Morocco
* Corresponding author: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Published online: 22 May 2026
Abstract
The construction industry increasingly seeks sustainable insulation solutions. This study evaluates the thermal performance of a novel bio-based material made from recycled cardboard and esparto fibers, compared to conventional hollow concrete blocks. The approach combines experimental characterization of material properties with dynamic thermal simulations of a residential building using DesignBuilder, under two contrasting Moroccan climates: hot (Marrakech) and cold (Ifrane). Results reveal a strong climate influence: cooling demand dominates in Marrakech (5,163.75 kWh annually), whereas heating demand is higher in Ifrane (6,772.45 kWh annually). These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring insulation strategies to local climatic conditions to improve energy efficiency.
Key words: Bio-based insulation / Thermal performance / Hollow concrete blocks / Thermal simulation / Sustainable building materials
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