BIOBASED DURING MANAGEMENT
Biobased materials during operation: maintaining insulation performance and a healthy indoor climate
Biobased insulation and biobased building materials result in healthy, circular, and high-quality buildings. However, during operation, they are more sensitive to moisture, ventilation problems, temperature differences, and intensity of use. Inscio continuously monitors biobased materials so that owners know exactly where risks of mold, reduced insulation value, or degradation arise—well before damage becomes visible.
Why biobased building components pose risks in operation
Biobased materials such as straw, flax, wood fiber, or hemp are sustainable and circular. However, these natural materials require proper management during exploitation. Moisture is a particularly important factor:
- Invisible moisture accumulation can lead to mold growth or rot.
- Temperature fluctuations can affect the insulation value.
- Lack of ventilation or drying makes natural materials vulnerable
- Incorrect construction or connections increase risks
Problems often go unnoticed until complaints arise. Monitoring identifies these risks at an early stage.
What does Inscio measure?
What Inscio measures in buildings with biobased materials during operation
Moisture in biobased insulation
- continuous measurement of relative humidity and moisture content
- detection of risk of mold growth or deterioration
- insight into the drying behavior of the structure
Temperature in and around the biobased package
- measuring temperature changes throughout the season
- detection of condensation or excessive fluctuations
- understanding comfort and performance
Indoor and outdoor sensors
- comparing climate indoors, outdoors, and within the structure
- evaluation of ventilation performance
- detection of potential risks due to resident/user behavior
What Inscio observes in practice
Monitoring biobased materials provides valuable insights:
- moisture accumulation due to vapor-proof layers or poor detailing
- slow increase in moisture during seasonal changes
- insufficient drying of straw, flax, or hemp with limited ventilation
- unexpected temperature spikes due to solar radiation or installations
- difference in performance between different homes or building elements
Visually
- From ad hoc inspections to continuous risk management
How Inscio assists during operation
Continuous monitoring
Moisture, temperature, and behavior of materials
Automatic Signaling
The software identifies when risks increase and provides targeted notifications.
Digital file
For maintenance, renovation, and accountability
Comfort check
In case of resident complaints or uncertainty
Valuable data
For research, innovation, and performance assurance
