Amorim Isolamentos has joined the 'Idanha Sustainable Model House', a project proposed by the Municipal Council of Idanha-a-Nova in partnership with journalist Jorge van Kierken, aimed at stimulating new lifestyles and encouraging the younger population to move to the region.
Expanded cork agglomerate is therefore one of the materials used in the 'Idanha Sustainable Model House', which offers great benefits in terms of insulation and thermal comfort. Costing from 25.000 to 30.000 euros, this particular model takes less than two weeks to build. It is sustainable, economic and 100% Portuguese.
According to Jorge van Kierken, from Zona Land, the company which built this first model, it is a perfect building in terms of thermal and seismic comfort because it is more resistant than standard-built houses, as well as also having greater durability. Whilst a brick house has a durability of 70/80 years, this house can last 300 to 400 years, thanks to the protection given to it by cork, which is an imperishable material.
