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EcoCocon
The timber-straw panels are solid, structural and super-insulating.
EcoCocon: the voice of change in the construction sector EcoCocon is on a mission to change the way we build. Its modular, straw-based construction system offers a healthy, energy-efficient and climate-neutral alternative to conventional building materials. Whether you’re an architect, developer, builder or private homeowner, EcoCocon can make your dream project a reality in as little as a few days. By Lena Hunter
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When EcoCocon was founded in Lithuania in 2008, the demand for straw and bio-based houses was already growing 16 |
Issue 145
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August 2022
fast. “Straw-bale buildings are incredibly energy-efficient, comfortable and resilient – but also very time consuming
to erect. They are not an obvious choice for most people,” explains Paul Lynch, director of EcoCocon Nordic. “The CEO Bjørn Kierulf is an architect and Passive House expert with decades of experience. His idea was to make straw go mainstream with a prefab modular system that simplifies the process and meets all the highest quality standards and certifications.” Fast forward to today: Eco-