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This is your space to explore innovative solutions, from the latest materials and technologies to strategies for creating more efficient and sustainable buildings. Here, we bring together architects, PU manufacturers and construction enthusiasts to share knowledge and find inspiration.
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Shaping tomorrow's skylines: Collaborating for more sustainable building solutions 

Every blueprint sketched, every plan drafted, and every decision made in construction shapes the future of our cities and communities. We envision a world where #BetterBuildings are not just structures but symbols of sustainability, resilience, and innovation. 

Together, let's shape the #BetterBuildings of tomorrow.

To create the #BetterBuildings, we work on these essential areas

 1 Emissions reduction based on internal LCA calculations  stages A1-A3 (cradle-to-gate) according to the EN15804+A2 standard using a mass balance approach. 

You build the world our future generations will inherit

  • Low carbon material solutions

    Low carbon material solutions

    Over 39%* of the world's total carbon emissions is emitted by the construction sector. So we can make a big impact.

  • Carbon in materials is a major factor

    Carbon in materials is a major factor

    Of the construction emissions, around 25%* is carbon in materials, which means it plays a crucial role in lessening CO₂ emissions.

  • Many upcoming construction projects

    Many upcoming construction projects

    There are massive renovation and construction plans coming up in Europe over the next years, which highlights the significance of taking proactive steps to reduce carbon emissions in materials now.

*World Green Building Council: https://worldgbc.org/advancing-net-zero/embodied-carbon/

From low-carbon PUR/PIR insulation boards to PCS sheets

Low carbon material solutions

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    Path from more sustainable materials to low carbon buildings

    Explore how AI, collaboration, and circular practices can reduce embodied carbon in construction for a more sustainable future.

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    Makrolon® RE resins

    Makrolon® RE produced with renewable electricity can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions, as low as zero, from cradle to gate.

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    From cradle to gate: Climate neutral MDI

    We are consistently pursuing our path to a circular economy and offer you a climate neutral MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate).

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    Climate neutral MDI 

    Climate neutral MDI based on attributed bio waste offers lower embodied carbon for PU insulation with no loss in thermal performance.

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    Embodied carbon reduction I Building the next stage of sustainability

    Reduce embodied carbon in the life cycle of buildings with PU/PIR insulation materials. Learn more now!

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    Low carbon PU insulation 

    Our climate neutral   Desmodur® CQ MS enabled Recticel Impact, a PU insulation board range with 43% lower CO2 emissions.

Efficient building solutions

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    PU insulation from puren

    PU insulation materials allow for the energy efficient and climate-neutral construction and renovation of buildings. Read the case study now!

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    Embodied carbon reduction I Building the next stage of sustainability

    Reduce embodied carbon in the life cycle of buildings with PU/PIR insulation materials. Learn more now!

Circularity solutions

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    Embodied carbon reduction I Building the next stage of sustainability

    Reduce embodied carbon in the life cycle of buildings with PU/PIR insulation materials. Learn more now!

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