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The world that future generations will inherit is built today – it’s time to rethink construction. Learn about more sustainable material options, explore insights from industry professionals and be inspired by real-world lighthouse projects. This hub is – just like the construction sector – growing and evolving. More content will be added over time. Together we can create #BetterBuildings!
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Shaping tomorrow’s skylines – more sustainable building solutions are the foundation

The construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases – it is time to change the way we build.  

Specific needs like flexibility, space and energy efficiency must be met in the construction sector – but at the same time, there is a growing need to focus on sustainability.

Building Change Starts Here

Buildings are central to the climate challenge, but can be part of the solution. By rethinking design and materials, we can cut emissions at scale.

 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. 

Explore how to reduce carbon in construction. Check out the 3D infographic

 

How we contribute to #BetterBuildings:

 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. 

Discover more cases and stories about sustainability & innovation in construction!

Low carbon material solutions

  • Polyurethane insulation boards enable lightweight roof renovation
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    Polyurethane insulation boards enable lightweight roof renovation

    Discover how bio-attributed PU insulation enabled the energy-efficient renovation of a DIY store roof in Bonn despite limited load capacity.

  • Bio-circular construction
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    Bio-circular construction

    The circularity potential of raw materials: See how bio-circular MDI supports low-carbon buildings

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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.

  • Aerial view of green forest
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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).

  • Construction worker on a building site holding a thick, rigid panel of PU insulation.
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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.

Efficient building solutions

  • Energy-efficient and climate-neutral construction with PU insulation materials
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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!

  • A more sustainable high-rise building that integrates gardens into its façade.
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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

  • A more sustainable high-rise building that integrates gardens into its façade.
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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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