Salvaverde – Geoplast - sustainable construction solutions Geoplast S.p.A. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:46:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/favicon-96x96-1-50x50.png Salvaverde – Geoplast - sustainable construction solutions 32 32 Most frequently asked questions about our products https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/most-frequently-asked-questions-about-our-products/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:59:55 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=177370 Your questions drive our innovation process. Whether they are asked through our contact page, in the consulting phase, or during construction, your questions influence our innovation and product design. These are the ones we get asked the most. Are Geopanel fixing handles necessary? Yes. Geopanel nylon handles are specifically designed […]

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]]> Top 3 Geoplast solutions for sustainable refurbishments https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/top-3-geoplast-solutions-for-sustainable-refurbishments/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:19:24 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=171702 In most areas of the EU, the annual rate of new building activity is less than 2 % of the total building stock. The majority of existing buildings were constructed back when energy standards were low, which makes sustainable renovations critical in addressing the climate emergency. Below are our top […]

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]]> Fight urban heat with Geoplast https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/fight-urban-heat-with-geoplast/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:15:38 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=170757 It is all over the news – heat waves came early this year in both Europe and the US, with temperatures not normally recorded until July or August. Turning up the air conditioning will only increase energy loads and cause more CO2 emissions. Instead, use our green solutions to sustainably […]

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]]> Geoplast for low-energy home renovations https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/geoplast-for-low-energy-home-renovations/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:52:26 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=164700 More than 2/3 of buildings in Europe are energy inefficient. Our homes make up 60 % to 85 % of the total building stock, emitting more carbon dioxide than cars. EU legislation is set far off, planning to decarbonize existing buildings after bringing national action plans in 2025. With innovative […]

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]]> How can architects improve urban resilience to the climate crisis? https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/how-can-architects-improve-urban-resilience-to-the-climate-crisis/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:19:02 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=158881 Extreme weather events caused by global warming are increasing in frequency and intensity, making resilience improvements urgent in urban areas. Between net-zero challenges and the inert building industry, architects are in the hotspot of finding effective and sustainable solutions for their projects. We have engineered a range of solutions to […]

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]]> Geoplast infrastructure solutions enhance urban resilience https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/geoplast-infrastructure-solutions-enhance-urban-resilience/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:40:56 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=130730 Sustainable urban planning requires resilient infrastructure solutions in the cities. Strategic turn in public policies from growth to resilience is recognized in EU Strategic Agenda for 2019-2024. Resilient infrastructure can save resources and reduce costs in the long-run. Geoplast offers various solutions for resilient infrastructure, which are designed with environmental […]

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]]> Geoplast products that improve urban resilience https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/geoplast-products-that-improve-urban-resilience/ Thu, 02 May 2019 09:05:29 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=112583 Around 40 million people in the world are under constant flooding risk in coastal cities. Floodings are consequences of sea level rise, hurricanes, high tides, groundwater rise, or extreme precipitation. So far, the most challenged world countries and cities have been: China – Shanghai,  Guangzhou, Shenzhen, India – Kolkata, Mumbai, […]

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]]> Interesting green roof research articles https://www.geoplastglobal.com/en/blog/interesting-green-roof-research-articles/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.geoplastglobal.com/?p=111811 NASA and green roof research – using new technologies to update an old concept Published by: NASA Year: 2012 Summary: The effects of climate change like increase of sea level, coastal erosion, or the rise of urban temperatures during summer, urged engineers and scientists to create tools that might weaken […]

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