The high-performance insulation material, SLENTITE from BASF based on PU aerogel, has received the 2018 German Design Award from the Design Council.
The accolade was awarded to SLENTITE for excellent product design in the Building and Elements category.
SLENTITE is the first breathable aerogel to be produced as a solid polyurethane panel and consists of up to 90 per cent air, permitting up to 50 per cent slimmer insulation than conventional materials.
The clean, dust-free panels can be easily cut to size on site and applied directly to walls or coated beforehand. Due to this combination of product features, SLENTITE enables space-saving insulation solutions in both new builds and energy upgrades.
Marc Fricke, SLENTITE Project Manager at BASF, said: “We are proud of the award. It confirms that we have succeeded in many years of in-depth research in developing a product that will deliver true added value to the marketplace. We already look forward to reporting on the first specific live projects in which SLENTITE is making that decisive difference.”
Only nominated products and communication design services are invited to participate in the competition, this year the jury received over 5,000 submissions.