Building for tomorrow

From megacities through deserts to the permanent ice: join us on a two-minute journey around the world! Discover how our solutions for the construction industry help meet regional challenges in different climate zones.

To experience this journey immersed in virtual reality, visit the WACKER ACADEMY in Jandira or the Technical Center in Dubai.

Insulating for Climate Protection

Climate change, energy shortages and rising heating costs have given a real boost to external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) in recent years. This technology for insulating facades from the outside with rigid polystyrene foam panels, mineral wool and the like is now commonly deployed around the world. In many countries, it even attracts government subsidies for being an efficient climate protection measure.

Building a Revolution

In the construction sector, as in other industries, trends come and go. Some of them are short-lived, others, however, have what it takes to start a revolution. Take the polymer modification of building materials, for example: started by WACKER in the 1930s, it has strongly influenced our way of building and become a standard procedure in global construction.

What Do Polymers Do in Mortar?

Dispersible polymer powders are used worldwide to make buildings more durable. But what exactly is the contribution of polymer binders to this process? This film takes you on a short three-minute journey inside a cementitious tile adhesive to demonstrate how polymers improve adhesion, flexibility and impact resistance.