Modular straw-based eco-modules meet economic, insulation, safety and recyclability requirements

Prespaglia
Type of organisation or company
Country
Italy
City
Modugno (Puglia Region)
Language for original content
Key Area
Project elaborated in partnership
No
Submitted by
ICESP
Start/End date
Ongoing
Yes
Type of funding
Description

Prespaglia offers a line of modular blocks of pressed straw for the construction sector. 3 different types of blocks are proposed so far with easy-and-fast assembling profiles.

The modular eco-blocks are made of straw, clay and pozzolan lime, making them entirely recyclable and biodegradable. They offer high levels of thermal-acoustic insulation and resistance to fire.

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Main results

Advantages of using straw-based modular eco-blocks:

  • zero CO₂ emissions (cold production system);
  • energy consumption by 1/3 less than traditional solutions due to the good thermal characteristics that reduce heat dispersion;
  • sound insulation above 50 decibels thanks to the mixture with clay;
  • good anti-seismic solution (lightness and flexibility of the material);
  • drastic reduction in labour (by 60/70%) and production costs.