africa re:load 18 dauck - innovative buildingmaterials for africa
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1Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
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EcoLife Technology Housing Solutions for Africa
Dauck, Eckardt | EcoLIfe Technology Ltd.
2Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
SECU 2011 At EiABCDesign: Dirk Donath
Partnership with EiABC • Develop quality, affordable housing solutions based on:
– Innovative, easy to manage technology– High environmental compatibility– Use of local, renewable raw materials– New modular construction technology – Easy on-site implementation– Feasability for mass production
3Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
Strawboard • High performance building panels
– Robust– High thermal insulation– Excellent heat storage capacity– Good sound insulation– Resistant against pest infestation– Highly fire resistant
• Natural, healthy & recyclable• Easy and fast construction
4Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
EcoLife in Europe• In Europe for over 12 years• Primary applications
– Internal walls and partitionings– Ceilings and roofs– External walls– Energy-saving rennovations
• Projects include– Gruga-Halle in Essen (7,000sqm roof)– Historic Hotel Wienhausen (renovation)– Mensch-Haus-Umwelt office building in
Paderborn (World Energy Globe Award)
5Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
EcoLife Technology• Dry extrusion process converts agricultural waste fibers into
solid building panels– Utilising straw, recycled paper, heat and compression– No toxic waste, no use of water or gas– Very low energy input (one tenth when compared to drywall)– Local, renewable resources and local labour– Low cost, scalable, proven technology
Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
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OutlookAn EcoLife production facility with an initial output of
1,800 houses p.a. can be operational in Africa within 12 months.
Thank you.
Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
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8Africa Re:Load | Weimar 29./30. August 2011 Dauck, Eckardt | [email protected] | EcoLife Technology Ltd.
Workshop | Weimar, 29. bis 30. August 2011Africa Re:Load | Discover new opportunities for innovation and
business