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The building sector plays a significant role in reducing global energy use and carbon emissions. In the European Union (EU), the building stock represents 40% of total energy use and in which cooling and heating systems represent over 50%. Portugal is one of the EU countries where the consequences of energy poverty are most evident due to the famil...
![Figure 2. Use of reed for wall construction: palheiro in Leirosa [13].](profile/Jorge-Fernandes-2/publication/353267486/figure/fig2/AS:1045824947646464@1626355506105/Use-of-reed-for-wall-construction-palheiro-in-Leirosa-13_Q320.jpg)
Knowing the properties of vernacular materials is crucial to heritage conservation and to develop innovative solutions. Reed, considered to be a carbon-neutral and a carbon dioxide sink material, has been used for centuries for diverse uses. Its high availability and properties made it a popular building material, including in Portuguese vernacular...
