Biobased building materials for sustainable future: An overview

Bio-based construction materials are sustainable and affect social wellbeing positively. It can be rapidly replenished by photosynthesis every day. It has been observed that this pragmatic material is the unsurpassed alternative not only due to the reduction of the carbon and energy emissions but also because it provides thermal comfort with less energy consumption for the functioning of the buildings to replace the conventional materials. The usage of plant-based building materials is an augmentation towards an eco-friendly, sustainable and effective multifunctional materials. The study intends to explore the application of bio-based materials in building, its advantages over conventional materials, the opportunities and challenges allied to their usage.