Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

DuoDuct Slab is a rigid stone wool insulation slab designed for the thermal and acoustic insulation of ventilation ductwork. Manufactured from volcanic rock, the material is non-combustible and achieves a Euroclass A1 reaction to fire classification in accordance with BS EN 13501-1. It is CE marked in accordance with EN 14303:2009+A1:2013, confirming compliance with European standards for thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations.

The stone wool core supports efficient temperature control within air distribution systems, helping to reduce heat loss and associated operational energy demand. DuoDuct Slab is dimensionally stable, moisture resistant, and durable, supporting long service life and reducing the need for replacement. At end of life, the material is fully recyclable and its manufacture incorporates recycled content, aligning with ROCKWOOL’s wider commitments to circularity and resource efficiency.

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities forms part of the University of Oxford’s long-term redevelopment of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, a ten-acre former hospital site to the north of Oxford’s city centre. Since 2009, the site has been part of an extensive masterplan that consolidates academic activity, introduces shared research and social spaces, and establishes...

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