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The characterful Troldtekt v-line acoustic panels have been nominated for the prestigious German Design Award 2023. With their discreet v-shaped grooves, Troldtekt v-line 1way and Troldtekt v-line 2way create an elegant and uniform ceiling surface combined with superior acoustics.

Erlev School in Haderslev, TEC Gymnasium H.C. Ørsted in Lyngby, and Sundskolen on Falster are all on the prestigious shortlist of finalists at the World Architecture Festival in Lisbon. Troldtekt has been chosen in the three schools to ensure a healthy indoor climate with good acoustics.

Discover a range of Troldtekt acoustic solutions when Palladium in Köln plays host to Messe SCHULBAU on September 28 and 29. Troldtekt will have a stand at the expo and is also doing a presentation in the Experten Lab.  

Michael Heeager Nystrup becomes new CEO at Troldtekt, where he will be leading the global expansion of the Danish acoustic panels. He has solid experience with global industrial sales and business development – most recently at LOGSTOR, which is also part of the Irish Kingspan Group.

This year, international umbrella organisations for sustainable building are again drawing attention to the need for a green transition. This is happening as part of the World Green Building Week in September. In Germany, DGNB is coordinating a digital action week – and as a partner, Troldtekt is giving a presentation.

For the third year running, Troldtekt has been recognised as one of the best Danish SMEs at communicating about social responsibility. Global Compact Network Denmark and FSR – Danish Auditors are behind the ‘SME COP list’, which was published at an event at Vækstfonden. 

On 26 August, Troldtekt GmbH was presented with the HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Award. The award honours Danish companies’ foreign subsidiaries or partners who promote Danish exports. The criteria include having a strong business model with sustainable solutions.

The new Troldtekt acoustic panels based on the cement type FUTURECEM™ are in the running for the prestigious German Sustainability Award 2023. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in December, where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be guest of honour.

In June, the German federal states held the annual Tag der Architektur. This was an opportunity for the public to visit, experience and discuss buildings all over the country. A number of the projects on the programme incorporate Troldtekt acoustic solutions in their design. 

The combination of FUTURECEM™, a new cement type developed by Aalborg Portland, and the transition to renewable energy in its own production now enables Troldtekt to supply acoustic panels that are carbon-negative during production. In addition, after switching to a new paint recipe across its entire product range, Troldtekt advanced to the best Cradle to Cradle category in material health in 2021.

Troldtekt acoustic panels based on the cement type FUTURECEM™ are among the winners at raumprobe Materialpreis 2022. The award honours outstanding and innovative building materials. With the award comes a place in raumprobe’s ‘LeBox’ concept, which involves sending a ‘black box’ of samples of building materials to 100 architects.

On 8 July 2022, the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is holding its Sustainability Day event in Stuttgart, Germany. Troldtekt is partnering for the event, which also marks the German Sustainable Building Council’s 15^th anniversary.

Eighteen teams of university students from all over the world are competing at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2022 in Wuppertal, Germany. The goal is to design and build the best solution to tomorrow’s urban challenges. Troldtekt is a partner for the competition and is sponsoring one of the projects.

Troldtekt^® acoustic panels based on the new cement type FUTURECEM™ have won a German Innovation Award 2022. The award pays tribute to sustainable design innovations. 

Troldtekt^® acoustic panels based on the cement type FUTURECEM™ are winning a Green Product Award 2022, an international prize that pays tribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.  The new acoustic panels have a negative carbon footprint during the production phases. 

Consultants and project owners are now able to download environmental product declarations (EPDs) for eight different types of Troldtekt acoustic panels based on FUTURECEM™ cement. The life cycle analyses show that the panels have a negative carbon footprint right up until it is time for them to be disposed of or recycled.

The exhibition ARCHITECT@WORK is about to arrive in Munich. On Wednesday 27 April and Thursday 28 April 2022, architects can experience innovative design for distinctive architecture – including the award-winning Troldtekt design solutions.  

DAS NETZWERK für innovative Raumlösungen is now inaugurating its new Berlin showroom. Troldtekt acoustic solutions and other interior products will be showcased here in an inspiring office environment. An opening reception with relevant talks is being held on Thursday 12 May 2022.

Troldtekt is now launching two new variants of its award-winning design solutions. Troldtekt^® v-line 1way and Troldtekt^® v-line 2way acoustic panels feature elegant v-shaped grooves milled into the surface. Troldtekt v-line is based on the classic 25 mm Troldtekt acoustic panels, and can be produced at very competitive prices.

Discover a range of Troldtekt acoustic solutions when myticket Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt am Main plays host to Messe SCHULBAU. Troldtekt will have a stand at the expo and is also doing a presentation in the Experten Lab.  

KB32 in Copenhagen has been voted Denmark’s Office Building of the Year 2022. Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter designed the transformed building where Poul Schmidt/Kammeradvokaten and the Danish National Archives are now located. Troldtekt acoustic panels on the ceilings are integral to its industrial design.

Troldtekt has reached another milestone as part of its strategic work with sustainability: The entire range of Troldtekt cement-bonded wood wool products has moved up a level in the sustainable design concept Cradle to Cradle – from Silver to Gold. The new certificate has been achieved after switching to new paint recipes in production. 

Troldtekt A/S, the Danish producer of acoustic panels made from wood and cement, becomes a part of the Irish Kingspan Group. Thus, Troldtekt joins a global group that shares the vision of a sustainable construction industry. The new ownership will prepare the company for continued international growth – with a significant production expansion in Denmark.

Troldtekt^® acoustic panels based on the cement type FUTURECEM^TM have been nominated for the prestigious German Innovation Award, which honours outstanding innovations. The new acoustic panels absorb more CO₂ than they emit during their production.

Seven Danish projects featuring Troldtekt are in the running for the international Building of the Year 2022 award presented by the ArchDaily blog. Registered ArchDaily users can help choose which projects make it to the finals.

The new Troldtekt^® acoustic panels based on the greener cement type FUTURECEM™ have been nominated for the Green Product Award 2022. The global award honours innovative and sustainable solutions that shift the market in a green direction. Until 31 January 2022, anyone can vote for their favourite.

Aarhus School of Architecture’s new building NEW AARCH and the community centre Pakhuset Braunstein at the Port of Køge are among the four winners of the Building of the Year Award 2021 in Denmark. In addition, the primary school Erlev Skole in Haderslev in southern Jutland received an honourable mention. Each of the three projects has used different Troldtekt acoustic solutions in their design.

Troldtekt A/S is now launching acoustic panels made using the patented cement type FUTURECEM™ from Aalborg Portland. The new Troldtekt^® panels absorb more CO₂ than they emit during production. Their acoustic properties, natural strength and fire protection ratings are on a par with acoustic panels manufactured using traditional cement.

At the ‘Vorbildlicher Bauten’ (exemplary buildings) awards ceremony in the German State of Hessen, Alnatura Arbeitswelt and Kinder- und Jugendzentrum Pankratiusstraße were honoured in the Newbuild category. The two projects in Darmstadt both feature Troldtekt acoustic solutions in their interior design.

Consultants and developers can now download new environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 12 different Troldtekt cement-bonded wood wool products. The EPDs document the environmental impact throughout the entire life cycle of the acoustic panels. The new versions also take into account the thickness of the panels and thus their density.

A jury of renowned architects has presented the Architects’ Darling 2021 award to Troldtekt in the Cradle-to-Cradle Challenge category. The leading German architecture portal Heinze is behind the award, which was presented to Troldtekt at an award show in Celle.

Offices are so yesterday – the modern form of the workplace, so-called workspaces, are the new work model. In combination with a lobby, meeting rooms, work stations which are no longer personalised and even public cafés, office buildings are now meeting places for service providers, freelancers and other independent workers.

The century-old building Magasin 211 has been carefully renovated and given a new lease of life, and the project has now won Stadsbyggnadspriset 2021, the Municipality of Malmö’s highest architectural prize. Troldtekt acoustic ceilings are an integral part of the new design.

At the ARCHITECT@WORK trade fairs in Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Stuttgart, architects and other professionals can experience Troldtekt® design solutions, which combine good acoustics and a healthy indoor climate with distinctive design.

The old coal building Gasverket Hus 8 in Stockholm has undergone extensive renovation, and the result has now been awarded the prestigious ROT Prize. As part of the renovation, the historic premises were fitted with Troldtekt acoustic ceilings.