LafargeHolcim’s global R&D centre near Lyon, France, has developed and patented Airium, a mineral insulating foam that improves energy efficiency for buildings, from floor to ceiling. It is said to address the energy efficiency challenges facing society today as well as the needs of construction professionals and home-owners. Between 30-40% of global energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings, and LafargeHolcim targets the thermal insulation market with this new solution. This can be
LafargeHolcim’s global R&D centre near Lyon, France, has developed and patented Airium, a mineral insulating foam that improves energy efficiency for buildings, from floor to ceiling.
It is said to address the energy efficiency challenges facing society today as well as the needs of construction professionals and home-owners.
Between 30-40% of global energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings, and LafargeHolcim targets the thermal insulation market with this new solution. This can be reduced by the installation of insulation that is stable and durable.
The company says that because the product is entirely mineral based, it is healthier; it offers maximum fire resistance; exhibits excellent durability, as it does not shrink over time (up to 100 years); is 100% recyclable with a low CO2 impact, and is easy to use
The development of Airium is in line with the commitments of LafargeHolcim’s 2030 Plan to generate one-third of its revenue from a portfolio of products and services with enhanced sustainability performance.
Airium is being launched for the filling of concrete blocks in France and Austria and for roof terraces in Morocco, and will soon be available in other markets, notably in North America and other European and North African countries.
“With the launch of Airium, LafargeHolcim demonstrates once again its ability to rethink construction practices in order to continue delivering innovation,” says Gérard Kuperfarb, group head of Growth & Innovation at LafargeHolcim.
“This product truly represents a new concept for insulation. Healthier, safer and simpler to work with, Airium is an energy-efficient insulation for buildings, in keeping with LafargeHolcim’s commitment to offering sustainable, high-performance construction solutions.”
