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Steel and Metals

Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys with high mechanical performance. Structural and cladding materials with excellent durability and recyclability.

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Finishes and Coatings

Surface layers, plasters, mortars and decorative finishes — from traditional bio-construction to contemporary systems.

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Insulation

Natural, mineral and synthetic insulation materials. From rock wool to aerogel, from cork to hemp biocomposites: materials for high-performance, healthy building envelopes.

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Bricks and Ceramics

Baked clay elements and stoneware. Traditional building materials and high-performance cladding.

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Wood

Solid, glulam and engineered wood for structure and finishes. Renewable, carbon-sequestering material with excellent construction performance.

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Cementitious Materials

Hydraulic-bound conglomerates: from ordinary concrete to high-performance and recycled formulations.

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Membranes and Waterproofing

Prefabricated and applied waterproofing membranes. From EPDM rubber to thermoplastic TPO, from bituminous sheets to bentonite geocomposites: the systems that make structures impermeable to water.

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Natural Stones

Natural rocks and stones used in architecture for cladding, flooring, and structural elements.

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Glass and Transparent Systems

Insulated glass units, triple glazing, structural glass and active systems (electrochromic, BIPV). From building envelope thermal insulation to integrated facade energy generation.

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  • Steel and Metals
  • Architectural Brass
  • Architectural Copper
  • Architectural Lead
  • Corten Steel
  • Extruded Aluminium
  • Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
  • Metal Sandwich Panel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel S235 / S355
  • Zinc-Titanium
  • Finishes and Coatings
  • Aerial Lime Plaster
  • Cement Plaster
  • Cocciopesto (Opus Signinum)
  • Epoxy Resin
  • Lime Plaster
  • Microcement
  • Silicate Paint
  • Insulation
  • Aerogel
  • Calcium Silicate
  • Cellular Glass (Foamglas)
  • Cellulose Flakes (Blown-In)
  • EPS — Expanded Polystyrene
  • Expanded Cork (ICB)
  • Glass Wool
  • Graphite EPS
  • Hemp Biocomposite (Hempcrete)
  • Rock Wool
  • Sheep Wool
  • Straw Bale Insulation
  • Wood Fibre
  • XPS (Extruded Polystyrene)
  • Bricks and Ceramics
  • Clay Roof Tile
  • Clay Tiles and Floor Blocks
  • Porous Clay Block
  • Solid Brick
  • Wood
  • Acetylated Wood (Accoya)
  • Compressed Bamboo (SWB)
  • Glued Laminated Timber (GLT)
  • LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
  • MDF / HDF (Wood Fibre Panel)
  • Marine Plywood
  • OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
  • Solid Timber (KVH)
  • Spruce / Larch (Carpentry Timber)
  • Thermally Modified Timber (TMT)
  • X-LAM (CLT)
  • Cementitious Materials
  • Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
  • Concrete
  • Fair-Faced Concrete
  • Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC)
  • Geopolymer Concrete
  • Recycled Concrete
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Structural Repair Mortar (R4)
  • UHPC Concrete
  • Membranes and Waterproofing
  • Ardesia Bituminous Sheet
  • EPDM Membrane
  • Sodium Bentonite
  • TPO Membrane
  • Natural Stones
  • Granite
  • Luserna Stone (Gneiss)
  • Marble
  • Pietra Serena (Sandstone)
  • Travertine
  • Glass and Transparent Systems
  • Acid-Etched (Satin) Glass
  • Cellular Polycarbonate
  • Channel Glass (U-Glass)
  • ETFE (Tensile Cushions)
  • Electrochromic Glass
  • Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)
  • Photovoltaic Glass (BIPV)
  • Structural Glass (VSG/SGP)
  • Tempered Glass
  • Triple Glazing Low-E