Isotex, sustainability, ecology and circular economy. Certificate for green construction ANAB/ICEA
Sustainability, ecology and circular economy are extremely important aspects for Isotex. With the Isotex wood cement building system, houses and buildings are perfectly integrated into what is called green building, that is, the set of construction processes and techniques based on the use of natural materials, with low environmental impact and not harmful to people.
Isotex is accredited by ANAB (National Green Building Association) obtaining ANAB/ICEA Green Building certification. The green soul of Isotex embraces all the phases. From the production of products, which follows precise ecological standards, to the final result: sustainable buildings, healthy environments and with NZEB or ZEB (zero emissions) classification.
A responsible and ecological production cycle
Isotex’s commitment to safeguarding the environment begins with the production process. The temperatures of the drying cells have been reduced as much as possible to limit consumption and reduce atmospheric emissions. Any waste from products or milling are subsequently ground and re-introduced into the production cycle. No waste and no scrap is released into the environment. During the production process, no chemicals or additives of any kind are used.
The company has also fitted a photovoltaic system capable of reducing electricity needs by 40%.
The choice of natural and quality materials
We are extremely attentive to the environment and to nature. Recycling materials and safeguarding our ecosystem is close to our hearts.. The raw materials used to obtain the concrete wood conglomerate with which blocks, floors, partitions and acoustic barriers are produced, are rigorously selected and exclusively natural raw materials in respect of the environment.
We do not want to waste what nature generously offers us and that is why we decided to use only 100% recovered fir wood, untreated and derived from sawmill scrap. The cement used for the wood cement conglomerate is 99% pure Portland, iron oxide, water, to obtain a healthy product, free of additives and chemical substances.
Ecological formwork blocks and floors
A green production cycle that corresponds to an equally green product. In 2021, Isotex stood out on the market with the introduction of a new range of blocks equipped with innovative eco-sustainable insulating inserts in EPS Neopor® BMBcert from BASF, ReMade certified in Italy. In this innovative insulating insert, up to 100% of primary fossil sources are replaced by renewable sources (Biomass), reducing C02 emissions by up to 42% compared to traditional insulation.
Due to their workability and ease of adaptation, Isotex wood cement blocks generate less scrap and therefore less waste on building sites. They reduce impact on the environment, contribute to preserving natural resources, are efficient, safe, traceable and innovative.
Green Building Certification
Isotex’s concrete and real commitment. Proven by the numerous certificates obtained. Isotex is accredited by ANAB (Italian National Association for Green Construction) and is subject to regular and rigorous checks by the certifying body ICEA for the issuance of green construction material certificates.
The company has also obtained the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
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Certificate of Green Building Conformity – ANAB/ICEA
LEED credits
LEED sustainability guidelines and ITACA PROTOCOL
Isotex formwork block product data sheets
Isotex Floors product data sheets
Radioactivity free certificate
EPD – Wood cement formwork blocks
EPD – Wood cement floors
EPD – Elements for acoustic barriers
FDES – Block HDIII 38/14 Graphite
FDES – Block HDIII 44/20 Graphite
Homes in green construction. Case history
For its characteristics, the Isotex building system has been chosen to carry out important green building projects throughout Italy. Houses, villas, residential complexes with significant energy performance.