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Innovation in solar energy
In the solar energy sector, Amorim Cork Solutions has also been presenting innovative solutions that are important steps towards a more responsible energy production. One of these projects focuses on the development, in partnership with EDP and the Spanish company Isigenere, of a cork-based float for photovoltaic panel…
Cork solutions for a more sustainable energy sector
Its negative carbon footprint, low thermal conductivity and sealing capacity, together with resistance to extreme temperatures and a high damping capacity are characteristics that make cork a raw material with enormous potential for this sector. From electric mobility to wind and solar energy, Amorim Cork Solutions ex…

A Passive House in Harmony with Its Surroundings
Casa EÑE is a contemporary residence located within the landscape of the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park. Certified to the rigorous Passivhaus standard, the home shows how architecture can minimize energy demand while blending into its natural setting. Passive House design principles combine strategies such as…

Testimonial
According to Alexandrina Fernandes, CEO of A. Montesinho Turismo, the choice of cork as an exterior cladding material was a natural one. “As a Portuguese, sustainable material with excellent thermal and acoustic performance, it made perfect sense for a project that aims to integrate with the Natural Park without harmin…