PROJECT OVERVIEW
Located in Voderady, Slovakia, and completed in September 2024, the EcoCocon factory is both our primary manufacturing facility and a working demonstration of the system it produces. Designed by Createrra and built using 623.6 m² of EcoCocon straw wall panels, the 1,053 m² production hall proves that bio-based materials are not limited to residential or small-scale applications — they are fully capable of meeting strict industrial requirements, including large structural spans and high-performance fire resistance.
Inside, the facility transitions straw panel manufacturing from manual assembly to high-precision robotic engineering: five industrial robots operate across six custom-built workstations, achieving panel production accuracy of ±1 mm. Annual capacity stands at 50,000 m² of panels — enough to build approximately 500 single-family homes per year.
The building itself performs to Passive House standards. Machine waste heat alone is sufficient to warm the production hall — no active heating required. The breathable straw envelope naturally regulates temperature, eliminating the need for active cooling. An extensive green roof manages stormwater and supports local biodiversity.
PROJECT PARTNERS
Architect: Createrra
Client: EcoCocon
