Ecological Building Systems are committed to ensuring that sustainable building becomes the norm rather than the exception. They provide innovative, high-performance solutions that prioritise the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.
Their approach focuses on Fabric First design, utilising natural, low-carbon materials to enhance building performance and longevity. Their emphasis is on minimising embodied carbon, encouraging circularity, and offering energy-efficient solutions that contribute to the creation of healthier, more resilient buildings.
By combining advanced systems with professional support, they provide solutions that minimise environmental impact and improve indoor comfort. Their products, whether they involve high-performance insulation, acoustic solutions, or ventilation systems, are carefully chosen to meet to the highest standards of sustainability and performance. Ecological Building Systems are dedicated to shaping the future of construction with products that are environmentally responsible and designed for longevity.
For example, the EcoCocon innovative straw wall system is revolutionising construction by making the best of natural materials while ensuring healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient living at the same time.
EcoCocon panels are made of 98% natural renewable materials. Making them as close to nature as possible results in high indoor air quality with no harmful substances emitted. The entire system is permeable to vapour – it allows excess humidity to escape – and with no thermal bridges and good airtightness, it leaves no space for draughts or mould. Natural materials, combined with controlled ventilation help create a healthy indoor microclimate with even temperatures – warm in winter and cool in summer.
Thanks to its unique cellular structure, straw has been used in construction for thousands of years. Combined with modern technology, they have succeeded in further improving its performance and achieved exceptional insulation properties. With no thermal bridges (panels are wrapped externally with Gutex wood fibre insulation) and easily achieved airtightness, reaching the Passivhaus standard has never been easier.
With more than 10 years of experience, their system fulfils the highest quality requirements, including the Cradle to Cradle and the German Passivhaus Institute certificate. EcoCocon ranked 4th in the first-ever global Product Innovation Challenge by the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute and received an Innovation Award 2019 for “Regionally available and renewable materials”.
Scottish Georgian Country House
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape, this 18th century country house underwent a complete refurbishment that blended natural building materials with traditional charm. As a listed Georgian property, there was a need to remain true to the building fabric. Diasen Thermactive, a lime & cork based insulating plaster, was spray-applied to the internal walls and finished with Argatherm lime-based finishing plaster, to create a stunning, energy-efficient family home.
