
Architecture NZ Nov-Dec 2016
Project: VitraHaus, Weil am Rhein, Germany
Architect: Herzog & de Meuron
Masonry external wall insulation systems for high-rise or public buildings are recommended to be constructed with fire-proof components. A recent addition to the StoTherm family, StoTherm Mineral, consists of mineral-wool (stone) boards. A proven non-combustible material for unrivalled fire protection with high thermal performance, acoustic values and breathability, that offers a broad range of design options suitable for virtually any type of masonry substrate.