Summary

Bio-based materials comprise roughly 10% of total construction materials, with primary segments including engineered wood products, bio-based insulation, natural fiber composites, and recycled materials. Mass timber leads growth, particularly cross-laminated timber (CLT) with 30% annual growth. Bio-based insulation materials, including hemp, straw, and mycelium-based products, show 15-20% annual growth. Market expansion through 2030 will be driven by:

• Increasing carbon reduction regulations
• Growing green building certification requirements
• Improved material performance and durability
• Cost competitiveness with traditional materials
• Enhanced manufacturing scalability

Emerging technologies include:

• Advanced bio-composites using agricultural waste
• Carbon-negative concrete alternatives
• Self-healing bio-materials
• Integrated smart bio-based materials
• Nano-cellulose construction products

The market transformation is supported by policy initiatives, including carbon pricing, embodied carbon regulations, and green building incentives. Industry partnerships between material manufacturers, construction companies, and research institutions accelerate innovation and commercialization. Future growth will be particularly strong in:

• Mass timber buildings
• Bio-based insulation
• Natural fiber composites
• Recycled content materials
• Carbon-sequestering materials

This market evolution represents a fundamental shift toward sustainable construction practices, driven by environmental imperatives and improving economic viability.

The Global Market for Biobased and Sustainable Construction 2025-2035 analyzes the rapidly evolving biobased and sustainable construction materials industry, providing detailed insights into market trends, technological developments, and growth opportunities through 2035. Report contents include:

• Materials analysis:
  • Hemp-based materials including hempcrete and insulation
  • Mycelium-based structural and insulation materials
  • Advanced concrete alternatives featuring geopolymers and self-healing properties
  • Natural fiber composites and cellulose nanofibers
  • Sustainable insulation materials including bio-based aerogels
  • Carbon capture and utilization technologies
  • Green steel production methods
  • Alternative cement production technologies
• Market Segmentation:
  • Residential construction
  • Commercial and office buildings
  • Infrastructure projects
  • Industrial facilities
• Technology Analysis:
  • Self-healing concrete technologies
  • Microalgae biocement
  • Carbon-negative concrete solutions
  • Advanced aerogel materials
  • Hydrogen-based steel production
  • Carbon capture and utilization
  • Alternative fuel technologies
• Comprehensive profiles of 165 companies leading innovation in sustainable construction, including:
  • Established materials manufacturers
  • Technology startups
  • Green steel producers
  • Carbon capture specialists
  • Alternative cement developers. Companies profiled include 1414 Degrees, Adaptavate, Aizawa Concrete Corporation, Alchemy GmbH, Algoma Steel, Aperam BioEnergia, ABIS Aerogel, Active Aerogels, Aerobel BV, Aerofybers Technologies, aerogel-it GmbH, Aerogel Core, Aerogel Technologies, AGITEC International, Airco Process Technology, Aker Carbon Capture, Antora Energy, ArcelorMittal, Ardent, Armacell International, Aspen Aerogels, Basilisk, BASF, Betolar, Bio Fab NZ, Biohm, Biomason, BioZeroc, Blastr Green Steel, Blue Planet Systems, Blueshift Materials, Boston Metal, Brimstone, ByFusion Global, C2CNT/Capital Power, Cabot Corporation, Cambridge Carbon Capture, Cambridge Electric Cement, Capsol Technologies, CarbiCrete, Carbonaide, CarbonBuilt, CarbonCure Technologies, Carbon Re, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Carbon8 Systems, C-Capture, Cellicon, Cellutech AB (Stora Enso), CemVision AB, Checkerspot, China Baowu Steel, Concrene, Concretenne, Concrete4Change, Coolbrook, Croft, DMAT, Dongjin Semichem, ecoLocked, Eden Innovations, Electra Steel, Electrified Thermal Solutions, Elisto, Emirates Steel Arkan, Fibenol, Fuji Silysia Chemical, Gelanggang Kencana, Giammarco Vetrocoke, Greeniron H2 AB, GravitHy, Greenore, Green Earth Aerogel Technologies, Guangdong Alison Hi-Tech, Hebei Jinna Technology, H2 Green Steel, HBIS Group, Helios, HempWood, Hexion, Holcim, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies and more.....
• Regional Analysis:
  • Market penetration by region
  • Regulatory frameworks
  • Growth opportunities
  • Regional manufacturing capabilities
• Projections through 2035 covering:
• Market size by material type
• Sector-specific growth rates
• Technology adoption trends
• Price competitiveness evolution
• Manufacturing scale-up potential

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Table of Contents

1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 13

2 INTRODUCTION 14

2.1 Market overview 14
2.1.1 Benefits of Sustainable Construction 14
2.1.2 Global Trends and Drivers 14
2.2 Global revenues 16
2.2.1 By materials type 16
2.2.2 By market 19

3 TYPES OF SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 22

3.1 Established bio-based construction materials 22
3.2 Hemp-based Materials 24
3.2.1 Hemp Concrete (Hempcrete) 25
3.2.2 Hemp Fiberboard 25
3.2.3 Hemp Insulation 25
3.3 Mycelium-based Materials 26
3.3.1 Insulation 27
3.3.2 Structural Elements 27
3.3.3 Acoustic Panels 27
3.3.4 Decorative Elements 28
3.4 Sustainable Concrete and Cement Alternatives 28
3.4.1 Geopolymer Concrete 28
3.4.2 Recycled Aggregate Concrete 29
3.4.3 Lime-Based Materials 29
3.4.4 Self-healing concrete 30
3.4.4.1 Bioconcrete 31
3.4.4.2 Fiber concrete 33
3.4.5 Microalgae biocement 34
3.4.6 Carbon-negative concrete 35
3.4.7 Biomineral binders 36
3.4.8 Clinker substitutes 37
3.4.9 Other Alternative cementitious materials 38
3.5 Natural Fiber Composites 40
3.5.1 Types of Natural Fibers 40
3.5.2 Properties 40
3.5.3 Applications in Construction 40
3.6 Cellulose nanofibers 41
3.6.1 Sandwich composites 42
3.6.2 Cement additives 42
3.6.3 Pump primers 42
3.6.4 Insulation materials 43
3.6.5 Coatings and paints 43
3.6.6 3D printing materials 44
3.7 Sustainable Insulation Materials 45
3.7.1 Types of sustainable insulation materials 45
3.7.2 Aerogel Insulation 45
3.7.2.1 Silica aerogels 48
3.7.2.2 Aerogel-like foam materials 59
3.7.2.3 Metal oxide aerogels 60
3.7.2.4 Organic aerogels 61
3.7.2.5 Biobased and sustainable aerogels (bio-aerogels) 63
3.7.2.6 Carbon aerogels 69
3.7.2.7 Additive manufacturing (3D printing) 73
3.7.2.8 Hybrid aerogels 75
3.8 Carbon capture and utilization 76
3.8.1 Overview 76
3.8.2 Market structure 79
3.8.3 CCUS technologies in the cement industry 81
3.8.4 Products 84
3.8.4.1 Carbonated aggregates 84
3.8.4.2 Additives during mixing 85
3.8.4.3 Carbonates from natural minerals 86
3.8.4.4 Carbonates from waste 86
3.8.5 Concrete curing 88
3.8.6 Costs 88
3.8.7 Challenges 89
3.9 Green steel 90
3.9.1 Current Steelmaking processes 90
3.9.2 Decarbonization target and policies 92
3.9.2.1 EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 95
3.9.3 Advances in clean production technologies 96
3.9.4 Production technologies 96
3.9.4.1 The role of hydrogen 96
3.9.4.2 Comparative analysis 98
3.9.4.3 Hydrogen Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) 99
3.9.4.4 Electrolysis 100
3.9.4.5 Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) 101
3.9.4.6 Biochar replacing coke 103
3.9.4.7 Hydrogen Blast Furnace 104
3.9.4.8 Renewable energy powered processes 105
3.9.4.9 Flash ironmaking 105
3.9.4.10 Hydrogen Plasma Iron Ore Reduction 106
3.9.4.11 Ferrous Bioprocessing 108
3.9.4.12 Microwave Processing 108
3.9.4.13 Additive Manufacturing 109
3.9.4.14 Technology readiness level (TRL) 110
3.9.5 Properties 110
3.10 Alternative Fuels for Cement Production 113
3.10.1 Fuel switching for cement kilns 113
3.10.2 Kiln electrification 115
3.10.3 Solar power for cement production 117

4 MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS 119

4.1 Residential Buildings 121
4.2 Commercial and Office Buildings 122
4.3 Infrastructure 124

5 COMPANY PROFILES 127 (165 company profiles)

6 REFERENCES 267

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List of Tables

Table 1. Global trends and drivers in sustainable construction materials. 15
Table 2. Global revenues in sustainable construction materials, by materials type, 2020-2035 (millions USD). 17
Table 3. Global revenues in sustainable construction materials, by market, 2020-2035 (millions USD). 19
Table 4. Established bio-based construction materials. 23
Table 5. Types of self-healing concrete. 31
Table 6. General properties and value of aerogels. 47
Table 7. Key properties of silica aerogels. 49
Table 8. Chemical precursors used to synthesize silica aerogels. 50
Table 9. Commercially available aerogel-enhanced blankets. 54
Table 10. Main manufacturers of silica aerogels and product offerings. 58
Table 11. Typical structural properties of metal oxide aerogels. 60
Table 12. Polymer aerogels companies. 63
Table 13. Types of biobased aerogels. 64
Table 14. Carbon aerogel companies. 71
Table 15. Conversion pathway for CO2-derived building materials. 77
Table 16. Carbon capture technologies and projects in the cement sector 81
Table 17. Carbonation of recycled concrete companies. 87
Table 18. Current and projected costs for some key CO2 utilization applications in the construction industry. 88
Table 19. Market challenges for CO2 utilization in construction materials. 89
Table 20. Global Decarbonization Targets and Policies related to Green Steel. 92
Table 21. Estimated cost for iron and steel industry under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). 95
Table 22. Hydrogen-based steelmaking technologies. 97
Table 23. Comparison of green steel production technologies. 98
Table 24. Advantages and disadvantages of each potential hydrogen carrier. 99
Table 25. CCUS in green steel production. 101
Table 26. Biochar in steel and metal. 103
Table 27. Hydrogen blast furnace schematic. 104
Table 28. Applications of microwave processing in green steelmaking. 108
Table 29. Applications of additive manufacturing (AM) in steelmaking. 109
Table 30. Technology readiness level (TRL) for key green steel production technologies. 110
Table 31. Properties of Green steels. 110
Table 32. Applications of green steel in the construction industry. 111

List of Figures

Figure 1. Global revenues in sustainable construction materials, by materials type, 2020-2035 (millions USD). 18
Figure 2. Global revenues in sustainable construction materials, by market, 2020-2035 (millions USD). 21
Figure 3. Luum Temple, constructed from Bamboo. 22
Figure 4. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam. 26
Figure 5. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials. 27
Figure 6. Self-healing concrete test study with cracked concrete (left) and self-healed concrete after 28 days (right). 31
Figure 7. Self-healing bacteria crack filler for concrete. 32
Figure 8. Self-healing bio concrete. 33
Figure 9. Microalgae based biocement masonry bloc. 35
Figure 10. Classification of aerogels. 46
Figure 11. Flower resting on a piece of silica aerogel suspended in mid air by the flame of a bunsen burner. 48
Figure 12. Monolithic aerogel. 51
Figure 13. Aerogel granules. 52
Figure 14. Internal aerogel granule applications. 53
Figure 15. 3D printed aerogels. 56
Figure 16. Lignin-based aerogels. 67
Figure 17. Fabrication routes for starch-based aerogels. 69
Figure 18. Graphene aerogel. 73
Figure 19. Schematic of CCUS in cement sector. 79
Figure 20. Carbon8 Systems’ ACT process. 84
Figure 21. CO2 utilization in the Carbon Cure process. 85
Figure 22. Share of (a) production, (b) energy consumption and (c) CO2 emissions from different steel making routes. 91
Figure 23. Transition to hydrogen-based production. 91
Figure 24. CO2 emissions from steelmaking (tCO2/ton crude steel). 92
Figure 25. CO2 emissions of different process routes for liquid steel. 95
Figure 26. Hydrogen Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) process. 99
Figure 27. Molten oxide electrolysis process. 101
Figure 28. Steelmaking with CCS. 103
Figure 29. Flash ironmaking process. 106
Figure 30. Hydrogen Plasma Iron Ore Reduction process. 107
Figure 31. Aizawa self-healing concrete. 130
Figure 32. ArcelorMittal decarbonization strategy. 144
Figure 33. Thermal Conductivity Performance of ArmaGel HT. 147
Figure 34. SLENTEX® roll (piece). 150
Figure 35. Biozeroc Biocement. 154
Figure 36. Carbon Re’s DeltaZero dashboard. 168
Figure 37. Neustark modular plant. 217
Figure 38. HIP AERO paint. 226
Figure 39. Sunthru Aerogel pane. 241
Figure 40. Quartzene®. 243
Figure 41. Schematic of HyREX technology. 249
Figure 42. EAF Quantum. 251
Figure 43. CNF insulation flat plates. 254