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PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888862
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1888862
Living Building Materials Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material Type (Self-Healing Concrete, Mycelium-Based Composites, Biocement, Algae-Based Materials), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
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Living Building Materials Market Summary
The global living building materials market size was estimated at USD 127.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 394.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2025 to 2033. The demand for living building materials (LBMs) is rising as the construction industry seeks sustainable and self-healing alternatives to traditional cement and concrete.
These materials, which incorporate biological organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or algae, actively repair cracks, reduce carbon emissions, and improve insulation. The growing awareness of the carbon footprint of conventional construction materials and the urgent need for eco-friendly infrastructure are accelerating the adoption of sustainable alternatives.
Key drivers include advancements in biotechnology, increasing R&D investments in sustainable materials, and the cost benefits of reduced maintenance and repair. The integration of LBMs into smart city projects and circular construction models is also boosting market growth. In addition, global efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions are prompting the adoption of materials that can absorb CO2 or produce oxygen, thereby contributing to the development of carbon-negative structures. The high thermal efficiency and long-term durability of LBMs make them ideal for use in energy-efficient buildings. Major construction firms and universities are collaborating to scale pilot projects into commercial applications, further stimulating demand.
Emerging trends include the development of self-healing bioconcrete, photosynthetic facades, and bio-bricks that grow using microbial processes rather than being kiln-fired. Startups are experimenting with genetically modified bacteria that secrete calcium carbonate for structural repair, while algae-based panels are being used for carbon capture and aesthetic building designs. Integration of AI and data analytics in monitoring LBM performance is also gaining traction. Another key trend is the use of modular construction with bio-grown components that are biodegradable and recyclable. The convergence of synthetic biology and construction technology is expected to redefine sustainability standards in the coming decade.
Global Living Building Materials Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at regional & country levels and provides an analysis on the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global living building materials market report based on the material type, end use, and region:
- Material Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Self-Healing Concrete
- Mycelium-Based Composites
- Biocement
- Algae-Based Materials
- Others
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Industrial
- Residential
- Commercial
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Qatar
- Kuwait
Product Code: GVR-4-68040-798-9
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources
- 1.3.4. Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.5. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation and Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Living Building Materials Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Growing construction activities in developing countries
- 3.4.1.2. Increasing adoption of prefabricated construction materials
- 3.4.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Need for regular deck maintenance
- 3.4.3. Industry opportunity
- 3.4.4. Market Challenges
- 3.4.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.5. Major Deals & Strategic Alliances Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.6.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.6.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.6.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.6.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis, by SWOT
- 3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.6.2.2. Environmental Landscape
- 3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.6.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.6.2.5. Economic Landscape
- 3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
- 3.6.1. Porter's Analysis
Chapter 4. Living Building Materials Market: Material Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Material Type Takeaways
- 4.2. Material Type Market Share Analysis, 2025 - 2033
- 4.3. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Material Type (USD Million) 2021 - 2033
- 4.4. Self-Healing Concrete
- 4.4.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Self-Healing Concrete, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Mycelium-Based Composites
- 4.5.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Mycelium-Based Composites, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Biocement
- 4.6.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Biocement, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Algae-Based Materials
- 4.7.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Algae-Based Materials, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.8. Others
- 4.8.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Living Building Materials Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. End Use Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Market Share Analysis, 2025 - 2033
- 5.3. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use (USD Million) 2021 - 2033
- 5.4. Industrial
- 5.4.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, For Industrial, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Residential
- 5.5.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, For Residential, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Commercial
- 5.6.1. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, For Commercial, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Living Building Materials Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2025 - 2033
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. North America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. North America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. U.S.
- 6.3.4.1. U.S. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. U.S. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.3. U.S. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. Canada
- 6.3.5.1. Canada Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.2. Canada Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.3. Canada Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Mexico
- 6.3.6.1. Mexico Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.2. Mexico Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.3. Mexico Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Europe Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Europe Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. UK
- 6.4.4.1. UK Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. UK Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. UK Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Germany
- 6.4.5.1. Germany Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. Germany Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.3. Germany Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. France
- 6.4.6.1. France Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. France Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.3. France Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7. Spain
- 6.4.7.1. Spain Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.2. Spain Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.3. Spain Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Asia Pacific Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Asia Pacific Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. China
- 6.5.4.1. China Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. China Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.3. China Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. Japan
- 6.5.5.1. Japan Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.2. Japan Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.3. Japan Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. India
- 6.5.6.1. India Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.2. India Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.3. India Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7. South Korea
- 6.5.7.1. South Korea Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.2. South Korea Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.3. South Korea Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Central & South America
- 6.6.1. Central & South America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Central & South America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Central & South America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Middle East & Africa Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. Middle East & Africa Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.4.1. Saudi Arabia Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.7.4.2. Saudi Arabia Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4.3. Saudi Arabia Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5. UAE
- 6.7.5.1. UAE Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.2. UAE Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.3. UAE Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.6. Egypt
- 6.7.6.1. Egypt Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.7.6.2. Egypt Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.6.3. Egypt Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.7. Kuwait
- 6.7.7.1. Kuwait Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.7.7.2. Kuwait Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.7.3. Kuwait Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.8. Qatar
- 6.7.8.1. Qatar Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033, (USD Million)
- 6.7.8.2. Qatar Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Material Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.8.3. Qatar Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Competition Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Positioning
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping, 2024
- 7.6. Company Listing
- 7.6.1. Biomason
- 7.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.2. Prometheus Materials, Inc
- 7.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.3. ECOncrete
- 7.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.4. Mykor
- 7.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.5. Basilisk
- 7.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.6. EnviraBoard Ltd
- 7.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.7. Sathi USA
- 7.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.8. Mimicrete
- 7.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.9. Ecovative Design
- 7.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.1. Biomason
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List of Tables
- Table 1 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Material Type 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Living Building Materials Market Segmentation & Scope
- Fig. 2 Information Procurement
- Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
- Fig. 4 Market Formulation and Validation
- Fig. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
- Fig. 6 Regional Outlook
- Fig. 7 Segmental Outlook
- Fig. 8 Competitive Outlook
- Fig. 9 Market Penetration & Growth Mapping
- Fig. 10 Value Chain Analysis
- Fig. 11 Living Building Materials: Market Dynamics
- Fig. 12 Market Driver Analysis
- Fig. 13 Market Restraint Analysis
- Fig. 14 Industry Analysis: Porter's
- Fig. 15 PESTEL analysis, by SWOT
- Fig. 16 Material Type: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 17 Material Type: Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 18 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecasts, By Self-Healing Concrete, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 19 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecasts, By Mycelium-Based Composites, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 20 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecasts, By Biocement, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 21 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecasts, By Algae-Based Materials, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Living Building Materials Market Estimates & Forecast, By Others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 End Use: Key Takeaways
- Fig. 24 End Use: Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 25 Living Building Materials market estimates & forecasts, for Industrial, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Living Building Materials market estimates & forecasts, for Residential, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Living Building Materials market estimates & forecasts, for Commercial, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 Region, 2025 & 2033, (USD Million)
- Fig. 29 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
- Fig. 30 North America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 31 U.S. Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 32 Canada Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 33 Mexico Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 34 Europe Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 35 UK Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 36 Germany Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 37 France Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 38 Spain Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 39 Asia Pacific Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 40 China Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 41 India Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 42 Japan Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 43 South Korea Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 44 Central & South America Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 45 Middle East & Africa Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 46 Saudi Arabia Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 47 UAE Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 48 Egypt Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 49 Kuwait Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 50 Qatar Living Building Materials Market Estimates & forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 51 Competition Categorization
- Fig. 52 Company Market Positioning
- Fig. 53 Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
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