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EcoCocon panels have achieved REI 45 fire resistance, proving the natural fire safety of bio-based materials with minimal additional layers. Tested at 250mm thickness, the panels withstood 50 minutes of open flame, and our standard 300-400mm panels are expected to perform even better. For higher protection, the full EcoCocon wall system has been classified REI 120, offering 120 minutes of fire resistance. This milestone underscores our commitment to safe, sustainable, and high-performing construction solutions.

As 2025 approaches, we reflect on a remarkable year for EcoCocon and green construction. Our key highlight was the grand opening of our new fully automated production facility in Voderady this September - a pivotal moment that sets the stage for a new era for natural building materials.

You might think the humble straw wall panels are only suitable for small projects such as extensions or individual houses, but the possibilities are much more exciting. Let’s have a closer look at how our panels can be used in applications of different scales, such as apartment blocks, industrial buildings, sports facilities and schools to name but a few.

Like chefs, architects have a difficult choice to make when starting a new project — what ingredients should the building be made of? Today’s landscape of conventional construction is teeming with hundreds of types and combinations of industrially produced materials. Each has different properties, making them more or less suitable for specific use cases.