What does it feel like to suffer the cold, mold, and discomfort of a 1960s bungalow and then experience its rebirth as a certified PassiveHouse? Find out from the owner of this award-winning project, Barry McCarron, in this Long Read from Passive House Plus! Learn More Discover the technical details on the PH Building database: Learn More Photo: Internorm | Stefan Hoare
ROCKWOOL: Leading Denmark’s sustainable construction and tackling climate change head on
We are delighted to be ranked #3 in brand strength among Danish industrial companies in Brand Finance’s annual survey. And even more so to be ranked #2 among Danish industrials on all ESG-related sustainability parameters. You can read an informative interview with Mirella Amalia Vitale, ROCKWOOL’s SVP for Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs as well as download the Brand Finance report here: Learn More
Facade Transformation Unlocks Italianate Charm
Throughout this Upper East Side Italianate townhouse's long life, modifications to the front of the house obscured the building's original architectural features, such as the detailed ironwork. We carefully stripped back the added elements and restored or replaced features that had long been lost to time. Learn More
Residential Project With Fire Protection – the Whitehorn Village
Discover how Whitethorn Village, a residential project led by Cairn prioritized fire safety and energy efficiency in its construction. The project, featuring two apartment buildings, relied on innovative solutions to ensure structural integrity and occupant safety. Cairn partnered with Remagin to deliver 5-storey residential blocks using an offsite fabricated light gauge steel (LGS) structural system. Partel’s advanced building envelope solutions played a crucial role in enhancing fire protection, airtightness, and…
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Schüco International has obtained a minority ownership stake in Skyline Windows
Schüco International has obtained a minority ownership stake in Skyline Windows, a Bronx, New York-based company specializing in architectural windows, window wall systems and terrace doors. With the move, Skyline will become the exclusive distributor of Schüco’s products in North America. Learn More
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Building Electrification: Pathways to Decarbonization
A look at three different approaches to electrification New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Building electrification is the process of switching from technologies and equipment powered by fossil fuels (fuel oil, natural gas, propane, and coal) to efficient, all-electric options. Since the passage of the Climate Act in 2019, more companies are discovering the benefits of building electrification. They are taking advantage of NYSERDA’s financial incentives, and sharing…
Transforming Dublin’s Skyline: Central Plaza Roof Expansion
Are you ready to see the future of urban construction? The iconic Central Bank site in Dublin has been transformed into the remarkable Central Plaza, setting new standards for city center redevelopments. The design of the new steel roof construction, led by the renowned Henry J Lyons Architects featured a complex geometric structure, including cantilevering triangles and hidden connections among multiple steel RHS. This monolithic steel frame, lacking expansion joints,…
Prefabricated insulated building elements need to be resilient, robust and add real value to the finished construction.
Recently, fires in buildings worldwide have underscored the crucial need for non-combustible products to ensure the safety of occupants and workers. Working with leading manufacturers of precast insulated sandwich panels, we have developed an A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation product line Fabrock™ for precast concrete panels. Our hashtag#StoneWool insulation offers an ideal balance of hashtag#FireSafety, hashtag#CompressiveStrength, and thermal performance. These insulated hashtag#Panels enhance building safety, improve hashtag#EnergyEfficiency, and contribute to…
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The symbiosis between nature and human innovation is more critical than ever
In today's rapidly changing world, the symbiosis between nature and human innovation is more critical than ever. At ROCKWOOL, we recognize the importance of biodiversity. Reflecting on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we're happy to share a range of measures we've taken to help reduce biodiversity loss. Learn more here: Learn More