Lessons from a nearly 100-year-old AAC house in Sweden
Lime, cement, and sand made it possible: a building material that changed the world by making it possible to build quickly - and sustainably.
It seems a miracle that a house in the Örebro area, in Sweden, is still standing in all its beauty, but is almost 100 years old. To understand the story of this house, we need to look back to Sweden in the 1920s.
The idea of autoclaved aerated concrete changed the world
Resisting moisture and fire for almost 100 years
Scientifically validated
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Revitalizing Oslo’s City Hall Passage: Xella materials contribute to historic transformation
One of Oslo’s most iconic landmarks is being restored to its architectural roots – with modern solutions for the future. Xella’s Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete plays a key role in ensuring precision, efficiency, and sustainability in the rehabilitation of the City Hall Passage.
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A prestigious Warsaw investment built with Silka blocks
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