Unleash your creativity with natural materials! A guide for Architects

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1 Unleash your creativity with natural materials! A guide for Architects

2 Sustainable building going mainstream Having natural buildings going mainstream demands verified solutions that can be easily applied at the building site combined with creative freedom for the architect. Ecococon straw panels are at the core of such a system achieving beautiful, healthy and energy efficient buildings using renewable materials.

3 Sustainable future: today! Our building system combines the beauty of natural materials with the efficiency of the Passivhaus standard. Living sustainable and healthy should be affordable for everybody. Straw panels Ecococon guarantee your clients a life in perfect comfort and a beautiful and healthy indoor environment. Architects using Ecococon panels will gain extensive experience in designing modern Passivhaus residences from natural materials. Details, cost effective solutions and building physics knowledge is part of the package we provide. ECOCOCON Building Characteristics Extensive use of natural materials - inside and outside Passivhaus standard applied: Super insulated envelope No thermal bridges Airtightness Ventilation with heat recovery Applied building physics and thermal bridge calculations Standard use of Blower Door Test Benefits for client Healthy interior and air quality Very high comfort, summer and winter Longterm value due to quality, sustainability and energy independence Very low running costs A responsible answer to Global Warming Benefits for architect Safe, guided introduction to sustainable building High customer satisfaction No creative limits A vision of an architecture that goes the extra mile Available resources from a growing community of architects, builders and specialists

4 A complete solution The benefits of Ecococon panels are in the complete solution they represent. We provide: a set of structural elements for all situations custom sizes that adapt to your design a complete set of construction details necessary guidance to achieve Passivhaus standard understanding of building physics You concentrate on creating beautiful buildings. Bjørn Kierulf Passivhaus specialist at Createrra Passivhaus with straw panels Ecococon Design: Createrra Our quest to create uncompromising, sustainable and healthy homes was finally achieved with Ecococon panels. Our clients are delighted by the low energy bills, quality of building and fabulous comfort we have provided them with.

5 Ecococon Panels All panels are 400mm thick Width (or height of Lintel and Sill) can be adjusted from 400 to 1200mm Height (or width of Lintel and Sill) can be adjusted from 400 to 3000mm The inclined panel has an angle of max. 45 Based on your design we provide you with a complete panel assembly drawing and a detailed 3d model of the construction. Mounting the panels on the building site is as easy and fun as playing with Lego. Braced Standard Column Inclined Lintel Sill

6 Straw panel dimensions variation for three meters Peel strength of pressed straw Type of wood (planed, calibrated) C24 class < 1 mm 0,040 MPa Biological research - straw kept under room humidity conditions, relative air humidity 50%, no mould fungi development was noticed. 0 Airborne sound insulation index 54 db Heat transfer coefficient R = 9,2 (m2 K)/W; U = 0,111 W/(m2 K) Water vapor diffusion resistance (clay plaster) µ 9,14 Pressed straw techmology Multidirectional, Homogeneous Clay layer resistance for 500 g. ball impact No damage Density of pressed straw 100 kg/m 3 Straw humidity % Inside Outside B-s1, d0 Flammability class B-s1, d0 Product is certified in European Union

7 Ecococon straw panels ECOCOCON is a modular building system that adapts to the creative needs of the architect and makes life for the builder easy. Easy assembly, very precise elements with +/-2mm tolerance and an all-inone concept (Structural elements and insulation) make this a costeffective solution for all parties involved in the building process. ECOCOCON panels are made from 99% of locally sourced renewable materials, such as straw and wood. Combined with interior clay plaster directly applied on the straw and an exterior layer of wood fibre boards, we provide a complete ecological building system. Characteristics 99% natural materials (cradle to cradle concept) High insulation value - U-value as low as 0,11 W/m2K High thermal mass Very precise (+/- 2mm) Quick assembly Earthquake resistant Fire resistant up to 120min (with applied clay plaster) Easy to transport All-year assembly possible Possible to apply clay plaster directly on the inside straw surface Safe and verified construction Controlled and certified production

8 Amazing energy efficiency With u-values for the wall as low as 0,11 W/(m2K) it is easy to heat your house with just one small oven once a day (or any other small heating system), and usually the heating season is just 4 months from November to February there will be days in winter when the sun will heat the house all by itself! Details are designed to achieve optimal thermal bridge values. Not only will you minimise energy losses, but ensure there is no mould growth or longterm moisture damage to the construction. Our panels do not only save energy for heating and cooling, but have a very low grey (primary) energy content. Production of straw panels Ecococon have a very low energy demand and are produced from quickly regenerating renewable materials. Even the wood content is minimised.

9 Interior: only from natural materials Use of natural materials, VOC free paints and oils ensure a healthy interior climate. Just to name a few, we recommend hemp fibres, wool and wood-fibre for additional insulation, different woods and natural linoleum for floors and ceilings, clay plaster in all colours and structures. Tadelact and other techniques the Romans used in their luxury baths can be used to waterproof walls in the bathroom or to create a seamless clay floor White clay plaster applied directly on straw and artistic designs with modeled clay and earth colors. Such a look can only be achieved with natural materials. Characteristics 100% natural materials Gained from sustainable resources Verified building biology All natural colours Use of non-emissive glues and plasters Benefits Healthy interior Very modern designs possible Exclusive surfaces not achievable with other materials Homely, warm feeling

10 Join a growing community You are not alone - doing things different needs vision, courage and perseverance. This is why being part of a growing community of architects, specialists and builders is a huge boost to your business. We provide you with: case studies and customer experience marketing tools and support trainings (from Passivhaus concept to clay plaster application) regular annual meeting of architects, specialists and builders exchange of experience and know-how Together we reach further. Be part of a global network that has the power to change the World! A passivhouse built with straw panels Ecococon in Austria Design: Createrra

11 Available resources We can provide you with resources so that you can start straight away designing beautiful houses from natural materials in Passivhaus standard. Technical Information Training material for Architects National technical approval Passivhaus Certificate Cradle to Cradle crtificate Drawings of panels and details Building Physics Thermal bridge optimised details WUFI verified airtight solution Marketing Powerpoint presentations

12 Get started today: it's time for a new vision that will be satisfying for you, your clients and our future! July 2017