Innovation and enterprise in design with Troldtekt

Troldtekt wood wool acoustic ceiling panels have made a major contribution to the Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia. Known as the greenest building in the UK, it is also one of the most sustainable.

It is the first large scale project to target both Passivhaus Certification and BREEAM Outstanding. It also meets the highest energy and environmental standards. Designed by sustainable architects Architype, in collaboration with contractor Morgan Sindall, it is a great signal for clever thinkers and designers to be equally inspired in their choice of materials.

The project

The idea was to make the Centre a live and educational demonstrator of the performance of renewable materials. Here, it would be possible to see any changes over time and to understand their impact, including energy efficiency and carbon offsetting.

The building has become a classic source of knowledge for designers and builders. The more information they have on the environmental impact on their own projects and the options available to them, the easier it becomes to break with convention and design something innovative using traditional natural materials. 

In addition to the Troldtekt wood wool panelling, good examples from this project include the interior glulam beams which make up the main timber frame and the thatch for the wall panels which is an innovative system comprising hundreds of straw cassettes. This makes the Centre the largest exterior thatched building in Europe with one of the finest interior acoustics for learning and study. 

Troldtekt ceiling panels – the advantages

Founded on the Cradle-to-Cradle design concept, Troldtekt’s natural and inherently sustainable panels are available in a variety of different surfaces and colours. They contribute positively to a building’s BREEAM, DGNB and LEED ratings.

In addition to their high sound absorption and tactile surface, they offer high durability and low cost lifecycle performance. Available in various sizes and in four grades from extreme fine to coarse, the panels can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour.

Samples, case studies and technical guidance are available by telephoning 01978 664255 or visiting the website. Find more information about the project here.