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  • GWP Total: 268.80 kg CO₂e/m²
  • GWP A1-A3: 249.00 kg CO₂e/m²

High-density calcium silicate blocks made with lime and sand; durable and recyclable; low embodied carbon compared to concrete.

Silka calcium silicate blocks, made from lime and sand, offer a durable, recyclable, and low-embodied carbon alternative to concrete, representing the future of sustainable building materials. Backed by Xella's expertise, a company committed to reliable construction through innovation, quality, and service, Silka elements provide cost-effective building solutions. 

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Diorit Residence

Located in the Czech Republic, the newly constructed Diorit residential building by Architekti DRNH stands on the site of a former quarry between the Brno districts of Komín and Bystrc. Over the decades, nature gradually reclaimed the industrial landscape, forming a rare ecosystem of flora and fauna. Recognizing its ecological value, the architects designed a project that restores the si...

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