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CTS Hotel Hong Kong Invests With Acousticork by Amorim

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Located near Hung Hom station, the CTS (HK) Hotel offers a sophisticated 4-star hotel experience with over 500 rooms and suites. In addition to the aesthetic component, the development attaches great importance to acoustic and thermal performance, which are essential for guests’ comfort.

 

Recognised for their acoustic and thermal properties, Acousticork by Amorim underscreeds were integrated into the hotel’s construction to effectively reduce the transmission of impact noise between rooms, guaranteeing a quiet and comfortable environment for guests.

 

Incorporating cork-based underscreeds into this type of development brings numerous advantages that improve the guest experience. Cork is a 100% natural, reusable and recyclable material and, from an environmental, social and economic perspective, it is one of the most versatile materials in the world. As well as being lightweight, resilient and offering excellent levels of thermal and acoustic insulation, cork has a negative carbon footprint, helping to reduce the environmental impact and decarbonise the construction sector.

 

In this project, U85 underscreeds from the Acousticork by Amorim range were used. When applied to the floor between the structural slab and the screed during construction, they significantly reduce the propagation of impact noise through the building structure.

 

The selection of this solution is in line with the hotel’s eco-conscious initiatives. By choosing a sustainable material such as cork, the CTS (HK) Hotel not only prioritises guest comfort but also contributes to the preservation of natural resources and the reduction of its carbon footprint, setting a positive example for the hotel industry.

 

 

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Acousticork by Amorim Underscreeds Have a Negative Carbon Balance

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A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted by Itecons confirms that Acousticork by Amorim U36 and U38 floor mats have a negative carbon balance. These innovative solutions, produced by Amorim Cork Composites, contribute to the performance of the flooring solutions where they are applied, in terms of acoustic insulation and thermal comfort, while at the same time improving air quality.

 

According to the study conducted by Itecons, Acousticork U36 and U38 underscreeds have a negative carbon balance of -13.6 kg CO₂ eq/ m2 and -24.5 kg CO₂ eq/ m2, respectively.  This means that the carbon sequestered by the cork oak forest, associated with the cork used in these products, is greater than the CO₂ emissions resulting from their production.

 

The Life Cycle Assessment study of the Acousticork U36 and U38 floor mats was conducted by Itecons, in order to determine the environmental impact of the U36 [6/3], U36 [8/4], U38 [12/6] and U38 [17/8] floor mats produced by Amorim Cork Composites. Two Environmental Product Declarations were thereby obtained, which are available in the EPD system.

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This study considered the following life cycle modules: Extraction and processing of raw materials (A1), Transport to the factory (A2), Production (A3) and End of life (C1-C4). The LCA study was conducted in accordance with international standards EN ISO 14040, EN ISO 14044 and EN 15804, as well as the requirements specified in the RCP (Rules for Product Categorisation) documents.

 

The study also calculated the carbon balance of these products, using a methodology supplied by Amorim Cork Composites, which takes into account both the carbon sequestered by the cork oak forest and the GHG emissions from the production stage, calculated using the methodology of the EN 15804 standard.

 

Acousticork U36 and U38 underscreeds are made from circular economy materials and cork – a 100% natural, reusable and recyclable raw material. They offer high performance and impact resistance, enabling greater durability over time. They are therefore quality options for customers seeking to achieve a balance between performance and environmental sustainability.

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The study’s results reinforce Corticeira Amorim’s position in terms of developing a business activity that promotes the conservation of ecosystems and climate regulation since it offers customers products with CO2  sequestration levels that are higher than the emissions associated with their production, as well as offering an alternative to synthetic-based solutions, thereby minimising dependence on the use of fossil fuels. These results also reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainable innovation and the constant search for solutions that benefit both the environment and customers.

 

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Acousticork Leverages Performance & Sustainability in the Central Peak Luxury Development

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The T66 – Performance underlay from Acousticork by Amorim was chosen to provide thermal and acoustic insulation and impact reduction in Hong Kong’s luxury Central Peak development. Central Peak is a luxury real-estate development located in the eastern zone of the island of Hong Kong. Set in the midst of a natural haven, this project covers a residential area of 181,000 square metres and consists of five blocks of seven-storey buildings and 19 villas.

 

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The project offers geographical advantages. Every detail has been carefully designed to create a comfortable environment in complete harmony with nature. Alongside this objective, the project manager chose the T66- Performance underlay, from Acousticork by Amorim, to provide thermal and acoustic insulation and impact reduction, thereby eliminating any noise-related disturbances.

 

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The T66 – Performance underlay from Acousticork by Amorim is made of cork – a 100% natural, recyclable and sustainable raw material, making it the ideal solution for this application. Cork absorbs impact and delivers greater walking comfort. It also stands out for its high performance in terms of reducing noise propagation and thermal insulation, as well as its ecological profile. The installation of a layer of this cork underlay, which is applied between the concrete slab and the final flooring, endows the flooring with greater durability, improving comfort over time.