Publications

List of publications from EASI ZERo.

Flyers and posters

EASI ZERo (Conference roll-up)

Scientific publications

Losini, A.; Piot, A.; Thony, P. (2023): EASI ZERo project: Envelope material system with low impact for zero energy buildings and renovation. ICBBM 2023 5th International Conference on Bio-based Building Materials, 21-23 June 2023 in Vienna, Austria.

Oertel, T. (2024): Sustainable mortars and plasters from an industrial point of view. Keynote at SUBLime Conference – Towards the Next Generation of Sustainable Masonry Systems: Mortars, Renders, Plasters and Other Challenges, 11-12 November 2024 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Published in MATEC Web Conf. Volume 403, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202440301004

Moschetti, R., Losini, A., Piot, A., Riganti, M., Nocente, A. (2026). Simulation and Validation of Building Renovation Components: A Case Study Using IDA ICE and EnergyPlus. In: Nagy, B., Szalay, Z. (eds) Proceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics. CESBP 2025. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 796. Springer, Cham. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-14019-7_24

Elnagar, E., Jankovic, I., & Broer, R. (2026). Optimizing Building Envelope Interventions for Zero-Energy Renovations: Energy and CO2 Savings across European Member States. In: Lecture notes in civil engineering (pp. 1574–1583). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-10546-2_151

Moschetti R, Losini A, Piot A, Nocente A (2026): Experimental–simulation framework for assessing novel insulation performance: A case study on bio-PUR combining measurements with IDA ICE and EnergyPlus modelling. In Energy and Buildings. 10.1016/j.enbuild.2026.117832

Project deliverables

D2.2: Product requirement input database. This database collects the most relevant product requirements for product groups covered by the EASI-ZERo project, as inputs for products’ design within a specific template. For example, it includes physical properties (such as U-values or mass) and other characteristics (e.g., fire resistance or application potential) of the state-of-the-art thermal insulating solutions, as well as description of reference buildings. The database will be designed and populated to cover the project’s target region (Germany, Sweden, Spain, Romania and selected 3 use cases countries).

D2.3 Product design baseline report. Based on the product requirement inputs database and national regulations this product requirements baseline will be obtained. Certain product characteristics will also have to fulfil requirements related to whole building performance. This deliverable will support the Product Requirements Tool to assess products performance at building level (task 2.3). It will incorporate description of relevant reference buildings or building stock segments to analyse how specific insulation products will perform.

D2.4 Product requirement tool. The Product Requirements Tool is delivered to assess products’ performance at building level. It incorporates description of relevant reference buildings or building stock segments to analyse how specific insulation products will perform when applied to these. The tool will be developed in task 2.3 as an Excel or other solution and will be based on different calculation engines (such as E-Plus) or approaches used for building performance assessment (e.g., ISO 52000 standards).

D2.5 Final list of product requirements. The final list of product requirements organized in two main groups: simple thermal insulation products that may be used in combination to achieve requirements and complex products that also to contribute to the achievement of other requirements (fire resistant, lightweight, payback time, cost). Sets of product requirements were validated in a specialized workshop providing final feedback to confirm the delivered list (task 2.4).

D4.1: Catalogue of energy and resource-efficient products for renovation and construction. This deliverable reviews all products and application processes developed in tasks 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. This cover performance of sprayable PUR, wood-based insulation panels attached to walls, insulating filled bricks, dry and wet procedure for insulation render application and field efficiency of VOC removal paints (task 4.2). This report also covers the bio-PUR window frames evaluation of performance (4.3) and the integration of PV specific components on roof and façades (4.4).

D4.2: Prototypes and wall combination Proof of Concept. This proof of concept was carried out on a fully integrated wall at lab scale, defining optimum combinations of the developed materials and components according to 3 environmental scenarios. This facility was designed in task 4.1, built and validated in task 4.5. This proof of concept work provided the physical structures which are tested in work package 5. The experimental considerations of Work package 5 was thus also an important factor for the prototype design.

D5.2: Guideline for test design and experimental techniques. This deliverable provides practical guidelines for the design and execution of experimental tests applied to novel bio-based and recycled insulation materials developed within the EASI ZERo project. The primary objective of this document is to support researchers, laboratories and industry partners in planning and conducting a reliable experimental campaign for innovative products of this type. The deliverable covers key aspects of test design and interpretation of results, presenting relevant parameters in accordance with standards.

D5.3: Numerical code for simulations. Associated to the guidelines disclosed in delivered report D5.2, D5.3 proposes the procedure and numerical methodology based on simulation tools and environment known and used in the sector. Project solutions and use cases are covered. More specifically, this deliverable describes the numerical simulations performed in Task 5.2, with its assumptions and input data. The newly developed EASI ZERo renovation components and materials were modelled in the simulation software IDA ICE and EnergyPlus under aligned boundary conditions and weather data. The models replicated the test conditions carried out in Task 5.3. The inputs include the geometry of the test facilities, building envelope layer compositions and material properties, airtightness values, internal conditions, and operational schedules. The results prove to be consistent with the measurements. Supporting materials for the simulation codes from Task 5.2, including weather files and test facilities' geometry, have been uploaded to Zenodo under the 'EASI ZERo project' community.

D5.5: Buildability report. This deliverable discloses the buildability and disassembly of various wall constructions (wood frame, masonry, concrete). The installation procedures with regard to time and complexity of operations will be analyzed, with regards to high insulation performance, air and water tightness, durability. This results from task 5.4 experimental work.

D6.1 Use case buildings baseline, BIM modelling and monitoring plan. In the design and pre-construction stages, BIM simulation method will be reported to assess and improve the performances of buildings. According to building global situation and use, the best green building designs will be described as results of task 6.1. A monitoring plan for each use case will be disclosed, with definition of KPIs, scope and boundaries of metering system, precision and reliability, responsibilities of data gathering, timing.

D6.2: Use case buildings energy modelling & simulation. This deliverable shows two parts (task 6.3): 1) Modelling of buildings based on existing BIM data with comparison on real performance; the energy consumption model will define a baseline performance for operational energy consumption and GHG emissions. 2) The simulation of a complete refurbishment will be described using materials and components from the project.

D7.1: Circular strategies for new construction materials. An eco-design approach will be delivered from task 7.1, developing more circular material/products, and providing strategies and solutions to enhance building circularity and sustainability within a life cycle approach.

D7.4: Material passport for new construction products. This deliverable is a dataset ready for passport definition for EASI ZERo products, by sharing all relevant information with relevant stakeholders. Digitalized information will be stored in a digital database, ready to be inserted in a BIM model.

D8.4: Recordings & minutes of 4 stakeholder workshops. This report provides the minutes of four online workshops with stakeholders to inform about the project’s outcomes, organised in task 8.4. This gives the opportunities to learn from market intelligence and to discuss barriers and solutions, potential business opportunities. The report will hopefully provide ideas on sales pitches towards different target customers.

D8.5: EASI ZERo Guidebook - building the business case for bio-based, low-carbon materials. This guidebook has been developed as part of the EASI ZERo project to help contractors, architects, specifiers and renovation professionals understand, adopt and sell the innovative bio-based and low-carbon products developed within the project. It draws on three and a half years of research, testing, demonstration and stakeholder engagement across seven European countries. Whether you are encountering EASI ZERo products for the first time, or are already familiar with the project and looking for practical sales support, this guidebook will help you understand the EU policy context and the business opportunity in sustainable renovation, get to grips with each product in the EASI ZERo portfolio quickly and efficiently, make a compelling case to clients, partners and building owners, handle common objections with confidence, find the right product combinations for different renovation scenarios, navigate certification and regulatory requirements