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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.

Aarhus School of Architecture has moved to a new address in the Godsbanen urban district in the heart of Aarhus, and is marking the move with a festival of architecture.

The new school of architecture is characterised by a raw and industrial style – with good acoustics thanks to the Troldtekt ceilings, that also help to create a warm contrast.

The corona pandemic has impacted children’s schooling badly. However, the pandemic may also prove a golden opportunity to modernise schools.

Read more in a new online feature from Troldtekt A/S. The feature offers inspiration from schools that meet the needs for a healthy indoor climate and effective learning in 2021.

New documentation shows that Troldtekt withstands moisture levels of up to 98 per cent – combined with high temperatures. This shows that the panels are suitable for the most demanding wet and warm environments in, for example, swimming pools.

There were well-deserved awards for a number of world-class Danish restaurants when the Michelin Guide presented its Nordic stars for 2021.

In addition to creating unique cuisine, several of the restaurants also stand out for enhancing the dining experience with stylish interiors and superior acoustics.

For the second year running, Troldtekt has been recognised as one of the best Danish SMEs at reporting on CSR.

A good CSR report must be based on a strategic approach to sustainability, says CEO Peer Leth. He makes a point of mentioning that the report describes both successes and challenges.

‘Nichtwohnbau’ (non-residential construction) is the theme of this year’s Heinze ArchitektenAWARD, awarded by Heinze GmbH to honour completed architectural projects.

On 15-16 September 2021, Cruise Center Altona in Hamburg is opening its doors to the SCHULBAU trade fair, a high-profile international forum and trade fair for educational building.

Here, you will discover a wide range of Troldtekt acoustics solutions. At the fair’s Experten Lab, Troldtekt explains why focusing on material health is crucial in sustainable schools.

Almost 100 per cent renewable energy at Troldtekt’s own factory.

A total of 97.7 per cent of the energy used to manufacture Troldtekt acoustic panels now comes from renewable sources. Energy consumption per square metre produced has been reduced by 28.6 per cent in three years. Both figures are in line with the company’s Cradle to Cradle strategy, for which it received the DI Prize 2020.

Consultants and developers can now download new environmental product declarations (EPDs) for Troldtekt’s various cement-bonded wood wool products.

The EPDs state the carbon footprint associated with all stages in the life cycle of the acoustic panels. The EPDs have been verified by the German Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU).