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Sustainable solutions with modern materials

Beyond the inspiring speeches and promises, we believe it’s the practical solutions that really count when it comes to sustainability. To be able to talk about the effectiveness of such solutions requires visible and concrete actions, and Pintaplast’s mission is precisely to help you benefit from optimal, concrete and sustainable solutions. Taking into account the social and environmental impact and looking for responsible alternatives, we believe that long-term responsible practices are needed in this industry.

Despite the fact that recycling processes have advanced significantly in recent years, there are still some challenges in the use of recycled materials, and this is not due to a single factor. Performance, sustainability and even the difficulty of obtaining suitable raw materials are among the factors that still challenge green practices, even though the industry enjoys legitimate support and is constantly growing.

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Translucent systems, impressive for their lightness of material and durability, with a useful life of 10-15 years, can be reprocessed once their life is over, thus achieving new applications for them without harming the environment. In other words, they can be given a new lease of life by being recycled. But there are also successful examples that show the possibilities of recycled materials, avoiding landfill or burning

Depending on the raw material, the plates can be grouped into:

• Post-industrial material: from waste created during the manufacture of plastic products.
• Post-consumer material: from products used over the years.

In the case of post-industrial, the colour of the product may vary and so may the degree of translucency, but the quality is almost as good as that of the virgin raw material because the product has undergone a single thermal degradation process. In the latter case, however, the colours can only be opaque, as the granules are usually mixed.

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Even if it becomes a different product, the piece often retains the characteristics of the original. Polycarbonate, which is not a renewable material but is recyclable, is also subject to these universal recycling rules and sometimes the recycled material can no longer serve the same original purpose because it has been exposed to contamination and ageing.

While some materials, such as steel, allow repeated recycling with minimal loss of performance, there are other materials that lose their qualities and cannot be reprocessed indefinitely. However, polycarbonate is a particularly useful product as it retains many of its properties, even though some characteristics may be altered during the recycling process.

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When it comes to the use of recycled materials in the construction industry, there is an important debate about the biases surrounding them. Despite the existence of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which should provide clear information on the characteristics of recycled materials, there are still many gaps in this area, which may limit their use in certain constructions. However, an open culture in the construction sector is crucial for the affirmation of recycled materials and the conservation of resources and environment.

You can also read about the applications of polycarbonate, the exceptional results and the unique projects in which it is used in this article: https://www.archdaily.com/997035/upcycling-polycarbonate-trapezoidal-and-corrugated-sheets-from-waste?ad_source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab&ad_source=search&ad_medium=search_result_all

Historic or industrial buildings can be brought back to life

When decaying buildings of historical or architectural value seem to offer no alternative but demolition, the solution may be to integrate them into a new, modern and up-to-date design that brings them back to life.

With the help of modern materials such as polycarbonate, such historically charged spaces can be rescued and returned to the cultural or social circuit as functional spaces.

Regardless of the destination, the building can not only be saved from demolition, but can be transformed once again into a work of art, this time less elitist and more akin to pop culture, youthful and welcoming, where the oppressive formalism disappears to make way for a relaxed atmosphere.

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The contribution of these materials can thus make it possible to give up the traditional approach in favour of a more modern or even unconventional one, which gives back the functionality of a space without giving up its cultural value. As many derelict historic or industrial buildings are incorporated into urban expansion, this approach can be replicated and can pave the way for the revitalisation of many other buildings that have been neglected, left to deteriorate or facing demolition. New neighborhoods can benefit from such culturally or historically landmark buildings and our mission is precisely to provide the right materials for such innovative and customized approaches.

Custom alternatives

The functional aim of architectural reinterpretation is to create a range of functional spaces for different purposes (cultural, social, sports, etc.) to meet the growing demand for self-organised and individualised alternatives.

Taking into account the diversity of cultural backgrounds, genres, ages and interests, Pintaplast’s aim is to offer diversified solutions for the most diverse projects. From almost completely transparent spaces with a clear and well-defined organisation to the modernisation of classic buildings, Pintaplast offers alternative solutions that add value in any context, even helping to create new communities.

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Developing new communities

Pintaplast solutions are within everyone’s reach and can be used for a wide variety of purposes and are extremely versatile. Whether you want to build from scratch, preserve or improve the characteristics of a space, polycarbonate is a reliable aid to develop, create or even transfigure spaces where coexistence generates new synergies and new social relationships. In addition, this type of architectural approach exposes visitors to new types of activities, encouraging engagement and socialization.

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The streetscape  

Such innovative projects are based on the idea of a streetscape – buildings, reinterpreted in a modern and informal way, open up the streetscape, inviting participation and interaction. And this is due to the specific transparency that influences both light distribution and spatial quality. The surrounding landscape becomes an extension of the open atmosphere of such interiors and, regardless of the specific use of each building, the whole streetscape changes, inducing a sense of openness, greater freedom and the natural need for transparency and unclutteredness of the environment in which we live.

You can also read about the applications of polycarbonate, the exceptional results and the unique projects in which it is used in this article: https://www.archdaily.com/902877/streetmekka-viborg-effekt