EcoCocon, a manufacturer of prefabricated straw wall panels based in Slovakia, has entered into an partnership with Ecological Building Systems, a distributor of sustainable building materials in the UK and Ireland.
EcoCocon鈥檚 modular wall panels are made primarily from compressed straw and timber, offering Passive House-level thermal performance while significantly reducing embodied carbon.
Ecological Building Systems, an Irish company with a UK presence in Carlisle, will provide full distribution and technical support, including design consultation, detailing, training, and on-site assistance.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to partner with EcoCocon to bring this next-generation ecological wall system to our region,鈥� said Penny Randell, UK director and general manager at Ecological Building Systems. 鈥淚t aligns perfectly with our mission of supporting healthy, low-impact buildings through science-led guidance and proven building solutions.鈥�
Adrian Crosson, Irish director & general manager at Ecological Building Systems, added: "From the beginning, Ecological has focused on low embodied carbon solutions that are durable, purpose-fit for the UK and Ireland, and supported by expert technical guidance from design through to construction. By combining EcoCocon straw wall panel systems with our trusted technical support, we鈥檙e making sustainable building more accessible and achievable than ever before."
EcoCocon international sales & network manager Paul Lynch said: 鈥淭his partnership marks a key step toward scaling up ecological construction,鈥� adds, at. 鈥淥ur aim is to make sustainable, low-carbon buildings not only possible, but practical. With Ecological Building Systems, we have the right partner to support that journey in the UK and Ireland.鈥�
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