Sustainability and Building Insulation

As new European directives aim to help keep the global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C by 2035, every architectural design must incorporate effective solutions to promote environmental sustainability and reduce energy consumption. One of the most effective approaches to reducing GHG emissions arising from the built environment is to reduce the operational carbon associated with heating and cooling by maximizing thermal insulation of the building. Against this backdrop, companies such as Kingspan – a leading manufacturer of building insulation systems, with operations in over 80 countries – are playing a key role in advancing innovative, lower-carbon technologies that boost the energy efficiency of buildings.

One of Kingspan’s solutions is the AWP architectural façade system, which incorporates innovative QuadCore^® insulation technology. This system offers high insulation performance in panels of reduced thickness making it a competitive solution in a market increasingly focused on reducing energy costs. With a certified thermal insulation, lambda value as low as 0.018 W/mK (UK manufacturing facility), QuadCore^® can help create more energy efficient spaces and reduce energy related emissions, while also cutting operational costs by enabling the use of smaller heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Across the world of insulated panels, this innovation with its distinctive gray microcells powers one of the industry’s highest combined performances: 25-year thermal performance, High level of Fire Performance and High Environmental Performance. The combined value of these aspects is what makes QuadCore^® an asset and can directly contribute to BREEAM^® / LEED^® credits. QuadCore^® technology, together with the company’s end-to-end service for the whole building design, allows Kingspan to offer a level of thermal performance and protection to suit the needs of their customers.

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George Parker Bidder Building, Exeter, Regno Unito, LHC (progetto preliminare), Grange Architects, prodotti: Evolution Axis, Dri-Design, QuadCore Karrier

courtesy of Kingspan

Northfield Swimming Pool, Aberdeen, UK, Space Solutions (Scotland), products: Kingspan RF-Design, QuadCore Karrier, QuadCore KS1000RW, QuadCore Topdek

© Paul Zanre, courtesy of Kingspan

Courtyard by Marriott Sandy Park Hotel, Exeter, Regno Unito, KTA Architects, prodotti: RF-Design

courtesy of Kingspan

Tarka Leisure Centre, Barnstaple, UK, Watson Batty Architects, products: QuadCore Karrier, Dri-Design

courtesy of Kingspan

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