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Sustainable construction: the role of cork
Cork is one of the main materials that have been gaining prominence in the area of sustainable and eco-efficient construction.
Cork for a greener and more sustainable home
If you are looking for eco-friendly and sustainable construction materials, cork can be the solution.
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Technical sustainable solutions with high performance and durability for demanding construction systems
Awarded with RIBA's Stephen Lawrence 2019, the Cork House project paves the way towards a more sustainable architecture by reducing the numb…
A house built almost entirely from cork, with low carbon emissions and whose components are recyclable at the end of its life cycle. This is the proposal from a group of British architects to promote ideas about the environmental impact of the construction industry. Created by Matthew Barnett Howlandwith Dido Milne and…
Cork technology is making an important contribution to a cleaner, greener shipping industry, with IMO compliance. Because their main constit…
Amorim Cork Composites primary deckings has the IMO/MED Wheelmark certification that guarantees the ongoing commitment to product quality and safety to customers for sea-going yachts, offshore and passenger vessels including cruise ships
intro- Insulation boards
Particularly suited to application on walls (exterior, interior and cavity walls), cork boards, using different materials, represent a solution offering ecological and sustainable construction with excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties.
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By choosing Acousticork by Amorim products, Nidapark Istinye is reinforcing its commitment to quality and innovation in construction - providing residents with a more peaceful and comfortable environment. This project constitutes a paradigm example of sophistication and sustainable innovation in residential constructio…
Long term durability with easy installation
The use of Amorim Expandacork will provide a positive contribute allowing the construction elements to contract and expand, consequentely avoiding cracks and lowering its maintenance ratio. Selecting the right material to apply to expansion joints is critical to ensure safety and durability in construction. Cork-based…
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Cork has been gaining increasing prominence as a sustainable and high-performance material for various projects within the mobility sector. 100% natural, recyclable and reusable, cork is a more environmentally friendly choice when compared to plastics, foams and other toxic and non-recyclable materials, often used in t…
About Amorim Cork Composites
Amorim Cork Composites is a world-renowned company with a long legacy of achievements in aerospace, transportation, construction and sustainable green products using cork. At our Innovation and R&D centre, we are always searching for new and high performance solutions.Targeted towards the LVT flooring industry’s ne…
Prime building materials are cork-based
Cork-based materials have become prime building materials in world-class projects such as these buildings. In addition to the quality of the material and its insulation properties, such buildings have to comply with green construction and sustainable building principles and efficient use of natural and energy resources…
Prime building materials are cork-based
Cork-based materials have become prime building materials in world-class projects such as these buildings. In addition to the quality of the material and its insulation properties, such buildings have to comply with green construction and sustainable building principles and efficient use of natural and energy resources…
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Designed in compliance with stringent fire, smoke and toxicity standards, ACM52 has exceptionally low thermal conductivity, thereby offering damping performance with acoustic benefits. Extremely lightweight – it is 2 to 5 times lighter than conventional decking – it provides comfort and performance while reducing the c…
When cork is not visible in a Go4cork product, this seal guarantees that it is present in the right quantity to offer the best results.
Cork is a very special material. Natural and eco-friendly, it is fully reusable and recyclable, making it a sustainable and environmentally friendly option. Along with benefits for the planet, it has unique features that also make it special for people. Reliable, durable and highly versatile, it can be used to create f…
Optimisation of carrying capacity
Lightweight construction with cork technology reduces the deck weight of passenger vessels by 30% to 50%, thereby enabling a larger passenger and/or cargo capacity. Depending on their objectives and requirements, ship operators can use this weight advantage to enhance equipment, comfort, catering or on-board entertainm…
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The main challenge for this project was to look for better, healthier and sustainable solutions for the construction of façades, exterior walls and interior divisions. Cork is a key material within the OSIRYS project to provide thermal and acoustic insulation and fire resistance. The project’s results confirm that use…
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Let us introduce you to Go4cork, a new brand of DIY cork products created especially for people who are always thinking of the next project for renovating or decorating their house or office, but are also concerned with the environment and value responsible consumption. With Go4cork it’s so easy to make small changes o…
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Step 1: Go4cork products are produced mainly with unused cork from the cork stopper industry. When we think about cork, we almost automatically think about cork stoppers. However, the production of cork stoppers uses only around 30 % of this raw material. It was precisely to give new life to this industry’s unused cork…