Biobased Building: The Future of Construction
De bouwsector is de laatste tijd veel in het nieuws. Mede door de stikstofcrisis en de woningnood is de aandacht die de bouw krijgt veelal negatief. Maar er gebeuren zeker ook goede dingen in de bouwsector. De afgelopen jaren staat bijvoorbeeld duurzaamheid steeds meer centraal in het toekomstbeeld van de bouw. Daarbij horen ook innovatieve bouwoplossingen. En zo maken betonnen woningstructuren misschien wel plaats voor meer hout, staal en biobased ontwikkelde woningen.
MPG Scores, Sustainable Building, and the Standard.
MPG-scores, sustainable building and the standard. In the Netherlands, new residential and commercial buildings must comply with a series of laws and regulations. As of January 1, 2021, new buildings must be nearly energy-neutral (BENG). Additionally, the environmental impact of the materials used must be taken into account. This impact is expressed in the Environmental […]
Magoxx on the menu
Sustainable Entrepreneurship; Also in the Restaurant Industry – MAGOXX on the Menu. Most of us are, although sometimes forced due to energy prices, rapidly transitioning towards sustainability. The motivation is not only to reduce the negative impact on the environment or lower costs, but also to improve the quality of life for people. Additionally, we […]
Magnesium oxide is water-resistant!
Magnesium oxide and water Magnesium oxide boards, also known as MgO boards, are a versatile building material. They are used for a wide range of applications, such as facades, interior walls, floors, and ceilings. Sometimes, people believe that this highly durable building material might not perform well against water. Below, we will explain exactly how […]
Already in 10 countries and steadily growing
MAGOXX Board is already active in 10 countries and is being used in an increasing number of applications Sustainable building materials will rapidly take over the world in the coming years. As part of this segment in the construction industry, we want to be a driving force behind it! Over the past few years, we’ve […]
House of the Future
We can no longer ignore it—the climate crisis is urging the Netherlands to embrace sustainability on a larger scale. We must find innovative and sustainable solutions to build and renovate quickly and responsibly. Jan Engels, the founder of MAGOXX® Board, has been involved in making the construction sector more sustainable through the use of magnesium […]
“Increase in fire risk with batteries: How do you safely handle battery use?”
Are batteries actually safe? Last year, there were examples every month of batteries catching fire. A good example you might remember is the huge fire at Picnic that started from the battery of one of their delivery vehicles. Such a fire can occur due to battery damage or a (rare) manufacturing defect. The tricky part […]