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Near the LORENZ production facilities there are fields where straw grows for our DD series. This fact is significant in two ways: on the one hand, short delivery routes improve the ecological balance of the product line, and on the other hand, LORENZ‘s expertise in raw materials does not just…

Straw is known for its excellent thermal insulation properties. Its sound-absorbing effect has not yet been scientifically investigated. As part of the Interreg project UP STRAW (www.bau-mit-stroh.de), building acoustic measurements were carried out in a straw-insulated building for the first time in spring. The sound test was initiated by architect…

The climate goals for environmentally friendly construction are clear: from 2050, construction will be CO2-neutral across the EU. This poses huge challenges for many manufacturers and providers. LORENZ pursues a consistently ecological approach with its portfolio, which takes a long way to find broad acceptance on the market. How this…

Sustainable living also means checking what has been consumed to ensure that no other use is possible. This is what happened with a decommissioned straw press (built in 1969, VEB Landmaschinenbau), which we discovered overgrown under a blackberry hedge. Mechanically pressed straw is the core of the production method for…