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Our product is a prefabricated, load-bearing timber frame panel with compressed straw infill used as insulation material.
Modulina differentiates itself through the use of straw as insulation material, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional building methods.
Established in 2015, Modulina’s production line is based in Lithuania. In 2024, the company expanded to various countries, opening a company in Denmark, completing a project in Germany, and engaging in negotiations with potential partners in Poland, France, Ukraine, Indonesia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and others.
Modulina focuses on decarbonizing construction by maximizing the carbon content in building materials, ensuring longevity. The panels, made of 99% biogenic materials like straw, timber, and plywood, are both structural and insulative, aiding in carbon sequestration and reducing the construction carbon footprint.
Modulina leads the Rebuilding Ukrainian Cities Green Initiative, enabling pilot projects in the public sector to showcase the potential of straw panel technology in post-war community rebuilding.
Straw makes up about 75% of a standard Modulina panel by mass, playing a crucial role in construction. This high straw content maximizes the use of sustainable materials, enhancing insulation properties and adhering to eco-friendly construction principles.
Straw, a by-product of grain agriculture (wheat, rye, rice, etc.), is upcycled in our process, aligning with circular economy principles. Rather than decomposing or being burned, it’s transformed into valuable insulation material, enabling carbon sequestration in our building structures.
Modulina addresses waste management by repurposing about 30% of straw that would otherwise be unused, promoting a circular economy. This approach transforms agricultural ‘waste’ into valuable construction material, reducing agricultural waste and enhancing sustainable material usage in building.
Yes, Modulina’s technology can adapt to use rice straw, offering versatile building solutions in regions where wheat straw isn’t abundant, thus aligning with local agricultural practices.
The embodied energy of straw, a key material in Modulina’s panels, is significantly lower at 4 kW/m³ compared to conventional brick, which stands at 1462 kW/m³. This highlights the energy efficiency of straw, reducing the environmental impact in construction.
Straw walls in Modulina’s construction have a Lambda coefficient (thermal conductivity) of 0.059 W/m²K. For comparison, mineral wool ranges from 0.037 to 0.042 W/m²K. Hence, straw walls need to be about 1.5 times thicker to match the thermal insulation effectiveness of mineral wool.
Straw, combined with wood and clay, helps maintain an ideal indoor humidity level of 40-50%, contributing to a natural and comfortable living environment in Modulina homes.
Modulina straw panels provide excellent sound insulation, reducing external noise levels by up to 57 dB, making them suitable for noise-sensitive environments.
One of the key advantages of Modulina straw panels is construction speed. Building the walls of a 120-square-meter house can be completed in just one day, saving time and money.
Yes, Modulina Straw Panels are suitable for both commercial and public buildings, demonstrating their versatility for various construction needs.
Modulina Straw Panels offer design flexibility, allowing customization to meet specific client preferences and architectural requirements.
Modulina is actively seeking partnerships with architects who share their vision for sustainable building practices, open to collaboration in countries where straw construction is legally permissible.
Modulina straw panels contribute significantly to reducing environmental impact by using straw, a sustainable and carbon-sequestering material, transforming agricultural waste into valuable construction resources.
The website provides contact details, including email addresses and phone numbers. You can use these to get in touch with the Modulina team for any queries, collaboration ideas, or to discuss potential partnerships. THE LINK TO CONTACT PAGE
Modulina uses only certified dried timber of class C24 for producing the timber frames of their panels, ensuring quality and durability in their constructions.
The standard dimensions of Modulina Wall Panels are:
Width: 800 mm to 2400 mm
Height: 800 mm to 2900 mm, extendable up to 4000 mm
Thickness: 300 mm to 450 mm
The base layer between the foundation and a straw panel includes two horizontal wooden battens, XPS insulation, and a slim wood fiber board, ensuring stability and insulation.
Laboratory tests include thermal conductivity of compressed straw, biological tests for mold and fungi development, flammability class, airborne sound insulation index, and more.
Modulina Straw Panels provide geometrical freedom for diverse architectural designs, including diagonal sides, rooflight openings, panels with two planes, and custom shapes and sizes.
Modulina is headquartered in Lithuania, with a company in Denmark and representatives in Ukraine, Italy, and Germany. Expansion plans include Poland, France, Slovenia, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, the USA, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Modulina is open to various forms of cooperation and hiring experts who align with their mission for a clean environment and sustainable building practices.
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Modulina Straw Panels is a manufacturer of the prefabricated panels which are delivered by the client to the construction site and assembled by the construction company hired by the Client. At the same time, Modulina can refer to the construction company which was the partner in other projects if needed. At the same time Modulina provides the Architectural and Engineering support and mentorship which can be useful at the construction site of the Client to make sure that the panels are treated and assembled appropriately
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