Decarbonising Building Construction Using Bio-Digital Fabrication: An ISM Approach

Trivedi, Vibha and Gharib, Moaz (2026) Decarbonising Building Construction Using Bio-Digital Fabrication: An ISM Approach. E3S Web of Conferences, 694: 04005. pp. 1-8. ISSN 2267-1242

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Abstract

To embark on a truly sustainable path to have a greener environment, instead of putting electric motors on the building facades, an inherently natural resource should be opted for. Decarbonising the building construction, which is an energy-intensive process, needs a shift toward biomanufacturing integrated with innovative genetic engineering technology. This paper aims to examine the potential role of living microorganisms in making building materials through bio-digital fabrication. These bio-manufactured materials are bio-degradable and self-healing living spaces. The present study identified eight key success factors of bio-digital fabrication in the Indian context. From government policies to public awareness and technological advancements in bio-digital manufacturing, cost and scalability-related factors were among the identified factors. Further, an Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) based approach was used to evaluate the success factors that are interrelated and are part of a complex system. The results reveal that government policies and technological innovation are the root factors and independent factors.. Further, collaboration and education & training are the strongest strategic enablers on which all the structural and operational enablers depend. Reduced waste from construction demolition appeared to be a dependent variable, i.e., outcome variable. Overall, bio-digital fabrication is a promising solution toward decarbonising the Indian building construction industry.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Environmental Science, Policy and Law
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2026 11:13
Last Modified: 25 Feb 2026 11:13
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202669404005
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10951

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