Perlite, a naturally occurring volcanic glass, is thermally expanded to form a low-density, porous aggregate prized for its insulating and lightweight characteristics. When incorporated into composite ...

Why bother adding a layer of insulation to a brick wall, if you can just build that wall using hollow bricks that are stuffed with insulation? That's the thinking behind self-insulating bricks which ...

The better a building is insulated, the less heat is lost in winter—and the less energy is needed to achieve a comfortable room temperature. The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) regularly raises ...