CircoFloor

Staenis and Artori have jointly developed CircoFloor: a lightweight, circular and demountable flooring system offering high thermal insulation, excellent acoustic performance, flexible floor constructions and separate integration of underfloor heating.

The jury on CircoFloor:

CircoFloor responds to the large CO₂ impact of current construction methods and seeks an alternative to the large amount of concrete used in the construction sector. The lightweight structure makes it possible to hold natural materials together, with room for various insulating fillings. The cork filling is a strong material in this respect: it insulates well and is widely available.

The system is modular and can be assembled and disassembled, creating opportunities for more reuse. Private individuals and DIY enthusiasts can also work with it. CircoFloor is therefore a step in the right direction towards a more circular construction sector, with less CO₂ impact and more room for reuse.

What makes your project so special?

CircoFloor’s strength lies in its design: conical structures interlock and transfer loads to one another, creating a lightweight, stable base with space for insulation and pipes. Staenis and Artori have combined this structure with a dry, height-adjustable and demountable floor construction. This brings together ease of installation, thermal/acoustic comfort and future adaptability, without the drying time required for wet insulating screed or sand-cement screed.

How does it contribute to a better world?

With CircoFloor, Staenis aims to cut the material waste and emissions associated with traditional floor systems. The dry, demountable construction allows you to make adjustments and reuse components, so materials last longer and ‘waste’ from renovations can be reused. The plastic core is made from a single type of material, which simplifies sorting for recycling. Circularity is therefore built into the design and the way the floor can be reused in the future.

Do you have any further plans for this project?

Staenis and Artori are continuing to develop CircoFloor for use on flat roofs, as an alternative to paving supports on aluminium rails, as load-bearing drainage beneath driveways and footpaths, and as a replacement for concrete slabs beneath wooden garden sheds. We are also working on integrating underfloor heating directly into the system itself.