A genuine concern of our customers is how well EcoCocon straw wall elements resist fire. Safety is a genuine concern but so is having a choice of materials in your build. With our latest 2021 fire tests we explored the fire resistance of straw walls for different finishing materials.
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As an aid in the architectural design process, we are introducing a new tool for architects to incorporate EcoCocon wall elements in their projects. Using Autodesk Revit provides a simple, efficient way for designers to tap directly into predefined wall elements and streamline their design process. It can be downloaded for free on our site or via Ajour System's digital platform.
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This is the story of an EcoCocon villa on the island of Barösund in Finland's scenic Ingå archipelago. Once on the verge of collapse, it has been transformed into a sustainable, comfortable home.
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In the 2nd part of our conversation with the designer of Colorado’s most energy efficient home for ECC Venice 2021, we learn about his calculations for a 7-storey house for refugees using straw wall panels and how he was inspired by ‘hyperlocalisation’.
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