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We have to actively shape the path to a circular economy
A few weeks ago, Xella Germany spoke with experts at Studio X, an offering of the Xella Academy, about how sustainable housing can be designed. One of the experts on hand was Tina Kammer, professor of sustainable building at IU International University and an advocate for circular building.
We can help
Beata Molska has a lot of energy and a big heart. In her busy life, the Head of Country HR at Xella Poland has learned to use both in the right places - and to take care of her mental health. Today, she uses her experience to support her 650 colleagues in Poland.
Sustainable building must become the new normal
A few weeks ago, Xella Germany spoke with experts at Studio X, an offering of the Xella Academy, about how sustainable housing can be designed. One of the experts on hand was Sebastian Pohl, a member of the management team at consultancy LCEE and DGNB Senior Auditor.
BIMpressive in Switzerland: Big opportunities in a small pond
The Swiss market for digital construction is manageable. But with great expertise in BIM and autoclaved aerated concrete, Xella Switzerland's team of just 14 is ahead of many competitors.
Green roofs support biodiversity and protect buildings
Plants on the roof protect buildings from overheating in summer and save heating energy in winter. As rain reservoirs, they are also becoming increasingly important in climate change for the water management of cities. For Xella, Multipor, the optimal insulation material for this, is an important pa
A holistic, life cycle-oriented approach is required
At the Xella International Colloquium, experts from academia, politics and industry discussed possibilities for making the construction industry more sustainable. Natalie Eßig was also part of the group. She is a professor at the Faculty of Architecture at Munich University of Applied Sciences and
“It's cool to be different”
Xella Poland is a role model for diversity in a company. What does the HR department there do better than others ?
How a heritage-protected farmhouse can become a residential house
Renovating heritage-protected houses is often complex and costly. But there are solutions that even make it possible to solve repair and insulation in one step. This saves building owners time and money while protecting health and the environment.
Crisis-proof building solutions made of autoclaved aerated concrete
In times of rising energy, material and production costs, construction managers are looking more than ever for building solutions that are efficient, sustainable, and affordable. Solutions made of autoclaved aerated concrete are thereby obvious in this context, especially for reasons of sustainabili
Renovating for storms, snow and ice
A team of scientists and Xella Italy modernized a mountain hut in the Dolomites - using natural materials, without altering the historic façade, and under extreme climatic conditions.
Renovate: Preserve buildings, protect the environment
Whether it's a single-family home, a housing development, a commercial property, or a historic building under preservation order, the right renovation not only saves energy costs. It also improves the quality of life for users and helps the climate. It depends on the materials.
"We are learning from each other"
For 28 years now, talented students have been taking part in an architecture competition organized by Xella Czech Republic and Slovakia. It challenges their imagination, knowledge and commitment. For many participants, the competition became the first step in a career. For Xella, it is part of a sus
How a new cutter pays towards our sustainability goals
Xella's investment in a new autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) cutter at its factory in Vuren, Netherlands, not only improves the products that are made there. The investment also pays dividends toward the company's sustainability goals.
Limburg city history safely stowed away with Hebel
With its move to the former Christus Koningkerk church in Heerlen, the Limburg Historical Center (HCL) gets a new and fire-proof home thanks to Hebel wall panels.
Xella plant in Saint-Savin focuses on circular economy
The autoclaved aerated concrete plant in Saint-Savin is also the headquarters of Xella France. Here, 170,000 cubic meters of AAC are produced annually, enough for 6,000 houses.
How Xella is taking up the fight against CO2 emissions
The construction and building industry is responsible for nearly 40 percent of global CO2 emissions. At Xella, we've made it our mission to change that. In 2021, we took a few steps forward.
How Xella drives innovation in the company
A forward-looking company is characterized by the commitment of its employees. Xella promotes their ideas in a well-designed innovation management system. Every two years, the Innovation Award recognizes the best internal ideas.
Digital building in the Kronprinzenviertel in Dortmund
It's a mammoth project that beta Eigenheim is currently tackling in downtown Dortmund: Hundreds of multi-family and single-family homes are currently being built in the so-called Kronprinzenviertel. This logistical challenge is being created with the help of digitized planning BIM models and Xella's
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Xella Polska shows the way: how to keep employees happy in the long term
From health workshops to psychological support and programs for employees' children: there is much to learn from our Polish colleagues' wide range of well-being programs. Beata Molska and Marta Prokop
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Circularity in construction: working with partners in Belgium
What does urban mining look like in practice? To learn more about this, we have been working for two years in a funded project on sustainability in the construction industry. The challenge: to create
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Faster, bigger, better: improving shippings via the Danube river
Almost a year ago, Xella Romania organized the first barge transport of Xella products from Serbia across the Danube river. Waiting for the right moment, the team finally managed to surpass itself.
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