The EcoCocon® straw panel
EcoCocon® is a construction system based on the Cradle to Cradle philosophy, making the best of natural materials – timber, straw and clay – while ensuring maximum indoor comfort and energy-efficiency.
The System:
→ Exterior
Wood fiber layer helps achieve Passive House standard in cold climates
Airtight diffusion-open membrane prevents heat-loss and ensures humidity transfer
→ Panel
Straw insulation made with multidirectional press technology
Load-bearing duplet stud frame from sustainable forestry
Custom-made dimensions to fit any building design
Max high for the panel is 118 inches
The panel ensures the structural capacity for up to 6 stories
Standard thickness 15 3/4 ″ or 400 mm - R 40
Special order thickness 13 3/4 ″ or 350 mm - R 35
Special order thickness 11 3/4 ″ or 300 mm - R 30
→ Interior
Certified together with a humidity-regulating interior clay plaster
Compatible with a variety of standard interior finishes
Insulation Coefficient
EcoCocon panel 15 3/4 ″ R = 40 ft²·°F·h/BTU
Wood fiber 2 3/8″ R = 8 .5 ft²·°F·h/BTU
Airborne Sound Insulation
54 dB
Fire Resistance
120 minutes
Density of Pressed Straw
6.9 lbs/ft³