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Panels

Transform your next project with building panels that deliver superior performance while advancing your sustainability credentials.

Transform your next project with building panels that deliver superior performance while advancing your sustainability credentials.

Transform your next project with building panels that deliver superior performance while advancing your sustainability credentials.

Engineered for Carbon-Negative Construction

Our compressed straw panels offer architects, contractors, and developers a carbon-negative alternative to conventional materials, providing exceptional thermal and acoustic properties alongside fire resistance that meets industry standards. Engineered for internal wall and ceiling applications, these panels arrive pre-cut in 20mm, 40mm and 60mm thicknesses, with 600mm width and any length up to 3200mm, ready for immediate installation. Every specification has been carefully designed to streamline procurement and installation, positioning your project at the forefront of sustainable construction.

A 3D diagram illustrating the layers of a carbon-negative compressed straw panel and its eco-friendly properties.
A technical drawing showing a Strawtown panel installation, demonstrating its versatile use in both new builds and retrofits.

Versatile Solution for New Builds or Retrofits

Whether designing new construction or upgrading existing structures, our panels deliver exceptional value for South African architects and contractors. For new builds, they support sustainable design goals while addressing energy independence concerns. In retrofit applications, the pre-cut format enables rapid installation with minimal disruption, perfect for upgrading commercial spaces to meet evolving efficiency standards. The superior thermal performance reduces HVAC demands year-round, while the carbon-negative credentials position projects at the forefront of sustainable construction.

Engineered for Carbon-Negative Construction

Our compressed straw panels offer architects, contractors, and developers a carbon-negative alternative to conventional materials, providing exceptional thermal and acoustic properties alongside fire resistance that meets industry standards. Engineered for internal wall and ceiling applications, these panels arrive pre-cut in 20mm, 40mm and 60mm thicknesses, with 600mm width and any length up to 3200mm, ready for immediate installation. Every specification has been carefully designed to streamline procurement and installation, positioning your project at the forefront of sustainable construction.

A 3D diagram illustrating the layers of a carbon-negative compressed straw panel and its eco-friendly properties.
A technical drawing showing a Strawtown panel installation, demonstrating its versatile use in both new builds and retrofits.

Versatile Solution for New Builds or Retrofits

Whether designing new construction or upgrading existing structures, our panels deliver exceptional value for South African architects and contractors. For new builds, they support sustainable design goals while addressing energy independence concerns. In retrofit applications, the pre-cut format enables rapid installation with minimal disruption, perfect for upgrading commercial spaces to meet evolving efficiency standards. The superior thermal performance reduces HVAC demands year-round, while the carbon-negative credentials position projects at the forefront of sustainable construction.

Engineered for Carbon-Negative Construction

Our compressed straw panels offer architects, contractors, and developers a carbon-negative alternative to conventional materials, providing exceptional thermal and acoustic properties alongside fire resistance that meets industry standards. Engineered for internal wall and ceiling applications, these panels arrive pre-cut in 20mm, 40mm and 60mm thicknesses, with 600mm width and any length up to 3200mm, ready for immediate installation. Every specification has been carefully designed to streamline procurement and installation, positioning your project at the forefront of sustainable construction.

A 3D diagram illustrating the layers of a carbon-negative compressed straw panel and its eco-friendly properties.
A technical drawing showing a Strawtown panel installation, demonstrating its versatile use in both new builds and retrofits.

Versatile Solution for New Builds or Retrofits

Whether designing new construction or upgrading existing structures, our panels deliver exceptional value for South African architects and contractors. For new builds, they support sustainable design goals while addressing energy independence concerns. In retrofit applications, the pre-cut format enables rapid installation with minimal disruption, perfect for upgrading commercial spaces to meet evolving efficiency standards. The superior thermal performance reduces HVAC demands year-round, while the carbon-negative credentials position projects at the forefront of sustainable construction.

Features and Benefits

Superior Durability

Fire Performance

Thermal Efficiency

Acoustic Control

Installation Efficiency

Carbon-Negative

Specify panels that outlast conventional alternatives by significant margins. Our densely compressed core delivers ten times the impact resistance of standard plasterboard, reducing maintenance costs and extending project lifespan. For high-traffic commercial spaces and demanding environments, this translates to fewer callbacks and enhanced client satisfaction.

Features and Benefits

Superior Durability

Fire Performance

Thermal Efficiency

Acoustic Control

Installation Efficiency

Carbon-Negative

Specify panels that outlast conventional alternatives by significant margins. Our densely compressed core delivers ten times the impact resistance of standard plasterboard, reducing maintenance costs and extending project lifespan. For high-traffic commercial spaces and demanding environments, this translates to fewer callbacks and enhanced client satisfaction.

Features and Benefits

Superior Durability

Fire Performance

Thermal Efficiency

Acoustic Control

Installation Efficiency

Carbon-Negative

Specify panels that outlast conventional alternatives by significant margins. Our densely compressed core delivers ten times the impact resistance of standard plasterboard, reducing maintenance costs and extending project lifespan. For high-traffic commercial spaces and demanding environments, this translates to fewer callbacks and enhanced client satisfaction.

Sizes

60, 40, 20mm Thickness

600mm Width

600-3200mm Length

Thermal Resistance

60mm Panel: 0.74 W/mK

40mm Panel: 0.49 W/mK

20mm Panel: 0.18 W/mK

Thermal Conductivity

0,081 m2W/K

Fire Rating

E EN 11925

Sizes

60, 40, 20mm Thickness

600mm Width

600-3200mm Length

Thermal Resistance

60mm Panel: 0.74 W/mK

40mm Panel: 0.49 W/mK

20mm Panel: 0.18 W/mK

Thermal Conductivity

0,081 m2W/K

Fire Rating

E EN 11925

Sizes

60, 40, 20mm Thickness

600mm Width

600-3200mm Length

Thermal Resistance

60mm Panel: 0.74 W/mK

40mm Panel: 0.49 W/mK

20mm Panel: 0.18 W/mK

Thermal Conductivity

0,081 m2W/K

Fire Rating

E EN 11925

Applications

Our panels excel in a wide range of interior applications, from residential room divisions to commercial fit-outs. Architects specify them for superior acoustic separation and thermal performance, while contractors value the rapid installation that accelerates project schedules. Whether creating flexible office spaces, educational environments, or retail interiors, these panels deliver consistent performance that meets professional building standards across all sectors.

Residential Projects

Commercial Developments

A professional commercial boardroom in South Africa showcasing the clean lines of modular office construction.

Create flexible interior layouts with panels that deliver superior acoustic separation between rooms while providing excellent thermal performance. The lightweight construction reduces structural loading, enabling architects to design open-plan spaces with efficient room divisions. Contractors benefit from rapid installation that accelerates project timelines without compromising performance standards.

Optimise interior space planning with modular panels ideal for meeting rooms, private offices, and flexible workspace configurations. The pre-cut format streamlines fit-out schedules while delivering measurable energy performance improvements. Developers gain the flexibility to reconfigure spaces as tenant requirements evolve, maximising long-term asset value.

Office Fit-Outs

Schools and Universities

An open-plan office fit-out using modular panels to create quiet, flexible, and sustainable workspaces.
A university lecture hall demonstrating the effective application of acoustic panels in large-scale educational environments.

Address open-plan acoustic challenges with panels engineered for superior sound absorption and speech privacy. Perfect for creating quiet zones, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces that meet modern workplace standards. The modular system enables rapid deployment during occupied building renovations with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Design effective learning environments with panels that provide optimal acoustic separation between classrooms and administrative areas. The robust construction withstands high-traffic conditions while delivering consistent performance throughout the building lifecycle. Architects can specify with confidence, knowing the fire resistance and durability standards meet institutional requirements.

Healthcare Environments

Retail Interiors

A hygienic and calm healthcare room built with high-performance, sustainable modular materials.
A stylish retail boutique interior using versatile Strawtown panels for custom, eco-friendly shopfitting.

Meet stringent acoustic privacy requirements for patient areas and clinical spaces. The natural, non-toxic composition supports healthy indoor air quality standards, which are critical for medical facilities. Installation teams appreciate the clean, dust-free assembly process that minimises contamination risks during construction in occupied healthcare buildings.

Create distinctive customer experiences through precise acoustic control in fitting rooms, consultation areas, and back-of-house spaces. The rapid installation capability enables retailers to complete renovations during limited closure windows. Contractors can deliver consistent acoustic performance that enhances brand environments while meeting the standards of commercial buildings.

Applications

Our panels excel in a wide range of interior applications, from residential room divisions to commercial fit-outs. Architects specify them for superior acoustic separation and thermal performance, while contractors value the rapid installation that accelerates project schedules. Whether creating flexible office spaces, educational environments, or retail interiors, these panels deliver consistent performance that meets professional building standards across all sectors.

Residential Projects

Commercial Developments

A professional commercial boardroom in South Africa showcasing the clean lines of modular office construction.

Create flexible interior layouts with panels that deliver superior acoustic separation between rooms while providing excellent thermal performance. The lightweight construction reduces structural loading, enabling architects to design open-plan spaces with efficient room divisions. Contractors benefit from rapid installation that accelerates project timelines without compromising performance standards.

Optimise interior space planning with modular panels ideal for meeting rooms, private offices, and flexible workspace configurations. The pre-cut format streamlines fit-out schedules while delivering measurable energy performance improvements. Developers gain the flexibility to reconfigure spaces as tenant requirements evolve, maximising long-term asset value.

Office Fit-Outs

Schools and Universities

An open-plan office fit-out using modular panels to create quiet, flexible, and sustainable workspaces.
A university lecture hall demonstrating the effective application of acoustic panels in large-scale educational environments.

Address open-plan acoustic challenges with panels engineered for superior sound absorption and speech privacy. Perfect for creating quiet zones, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces that meet modern workplace standards. The modular system enables rapid deployment during occupied building renovations with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Design effective learning environments with panels that provide optimal acoustic separation between classrooms and administrative areas. The robust construction withstands high-traffic conditions while delivering consistent performance throughout the building lifecycle. Architects can specify with confidence, knowing the fire resistance and durability standards meet institutional requirements.

Healthcare Environments

Retail Interiors

A hygienic and calm healthcare room built with high-performance, sustainable modular materials.
A stylish retail boutique interior using versatile Strawtown panels for custom, eco-friendly shopfitting.

Meet stringent acoustic privacy requirements for patient areas and clinical spaces. The natural, non-toxic composition supports healthy indoor air quality standards, which are critical for medical facilities. Installation teams appreciate the clean, dust-free assembly process that minimises contamination risks during construction in occupied healthcare buildings.

Create distinctive customer experiences through precise acoustic control in fitting rooms, consultation areas, and back-of-house spaces. The rapid installation capability enables retailers to complete renovations during limited closure windows. Contractors can deliver consistent acoustic performance that enhances brand environments while meeting the standards of commercial buildings.

Applications

Our panels excel in a wide range of interior applications, from residential room divisions to commercial fit-outs. Architects specify them for superior acoustic separation and thermal performance, while contractors value the rapid installation that accelerates project schedules. Whether creating flexible office spaces, educational environments, or retail interiors, these panels deliver consistent performance that meets professional building standards across all sectors.

Residential Projects

Commercial Developments

A professional commercial boardroom in South Africa showcasing the clean lines of modular office construction.

Create flexible interior layouts with panels that deliver superior acoustic separation between rooms while providing excellent thermal performance. The lightweight construction reduces structural loading, enabling architects to design open-plan spaces with efficient room divisions. Contractors benefit from rapid installation that accelerates project timelines without compromising performance standards.

Optimise interior space planning with modular panels ideal for meeting rooms, private offices, and flexible workspace configurations. The pre-cut format streamlines fit-out schedules while delivering measurable energy performance improvements. Developers gain the flexibility to reconfigure spaces as tenant requirements evolve, maximising long-term asset value.

Office Fit-Outs

Schools and Universities

An open-plan office fit-out using modular panels to create quiet, flexible, and sustainable workspaces.
A university lecture hall demonstrating the effective application of acoustic panels in large-scale educational environments.

Address open-plan acoustic challenges with panels engineered for superior sound absorption and speech privacy. Perfect for creating quiet zones, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces that meet modern workplace standards. The modular system enables rapid deployment during occupied building renovations with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Design effective learning environments with panels that provide optimal acoustic separation between classrooms and administrative areas. The robust construction withstands high-traffic conditions while delivering consistent performance throughout the building lifecycle. Architects can specify with confidence, knowing the fire resistance and durability standards meet institutional requirements.

Healthcare Environments

Retail Interiors

A hygienic and calm healthcare room built with high-performance, sustainable modular materials.
A stylish retail boutique interior using versatile Strawtown panels for custom, eco-friendly shopfitting.

Meet stringent acoustic privacy requirements for patient areas and clinical spaces. The natural, non-toxic composition supports healthy indoor air quality standards, which are critical for medical facilities. Installation teams appreciate the clean, dust-free assembly process that minimises contamination risks during construction in occupied healthcare buildings.

Create distinctive customer experiences through precise acoustic control in fitting rooms, consultation areas, and back-of-house spaces. The rapid installation capability enables retailers to complete renovations during limited closure windows. Contractors can deliver consistent acoustic performance that enhances brand environments while meeting the standards of commercial buildings.

Finishes

Panels arrive job-ready, eliminating the need for on-site finishing and ensuring consistent, professional results across your project.

Finishes

Panels arrive job-ready, eliminating the need for on-site finishing and ensuring consistent, professional results across your project.

Finishes

Panels arrive job-ready, eliminating the need for on-site finishing and ensuring consistent, professional results across your project.

The 'Natural' finish for modular straw panels, showing a kraft paper texture.

Natural

Plain White

Textured White

A clean and light-coloured plywood finish for modern Strawtown wall panels.

Birch Plywood

A dark grey 'Cement Sheet' finish for creating an industrial-style interior with modular panels.

Cement Sheet

Micro Cement

The 'Natural' finish for modular straw panels, showing a kraft paper texture.

Natural

Plain White

Textured White

A clean and light-coloured plywood finish for modern Strawtown wall panels.

Birch Plywood

A dark grey 'Cement Sheet' finish for creating an industrial-style interior with modular panels.

Cement Sheet

Micro Cement

The 'Natural' finish for modular straw panels, showing a kraft paper texture.

Natural

Plain White

Textured White

A clean and light-coloured plywood finish for modern Strawtown wall panels.

Birch Plywood

A dark grey 'Cement Sheet' finish for creating an industrial-style interior with modular panels.

Cement Sheet

Micro Cement

Custom Finishes

Transform panels on-site to match your exact design specifications using standard building trade techniques.

Custom Finishes

Transform panels on-site to match your exact design specifications using standard building trade techniques.

Custom Finishes

Transform panels on-site to match your exact design specifications using standard building trade techniques.

Paint Systems

Apply primer and topcoat directly to the kraft liner surface using standard commercial painting methods. Compatible with acrylic and oil-based systems - specify low-VOC options for enhanced indoor air quality credentials.

Acoustic Surfaces

Install fabric wall coverings or acoustic tiles directly to the panel surface. The dense core provides an excellent substrate for mechanical fixings, enabling creative acoustic design solutions.

Ceramic Tile Systems

Install tiles directly using standard adhesive and grout systems. The stable substrate prevents cracking and ensures long-term tile integrity in wet areas, commercial kitchens, and healthcare environments.

Skim Coating

Create perfectly smooth surfaces for premium finishes using standard plastering compounds. The stable panel core accepts skim coats without movement or cracking, delivering professional results.

Veneer Applications

Bond timber veneers or decorative laminates using standard adhesive systems. The flat, stable surface ensures consistent results without telegraphing or edge lifting.

Metal Cladding

Attach aluminium composite panels, corrugated sheeting, or perforated metal systems using mechanical fixings. Popular for industrial aesthetics and areas requiring washable, hygienic surfaces.

Paint Systems

Apply primer and topcoat directly to the kraft liner surface using standard commercial painting methods. Compatible with acrylic and oil-based systems - specify low-VOC options for enhanced indoor air quality credentials.

Acoustic Surfaces

Install fabric wall coverings or acoustic tiles directly to the panel surface. The dense core provides an excellent substrate for mechanical fixings, enabling creative acoustic design solutions.

Ceramic Tile Systems

Install tiles directly using standard adhesive and grout systems. The stable substrate prevents cracking and ensures long-term tile integrity in wet areas, commercial kitchens, and healthcare environments.

Skim Coating

Create perfectly smooth surfaces for premium finishes using standard plastering compounds. The stable panel core accepts skim coats without movement or cracking, delivering professional results.

Veneer Applications

Bond timber veneers or decorative laminates using standard adhesive systems. The flat, stable surface ensures consistent results without telegraphing or edge lifting.

Metal Cladding

Attach aluminium composite panels, corrugated sheeting, or perforated metal systems using mechanical fixings. Popular for industrial aesthetics and areas requiring washable, hygienic surfaces.

Paint Systems

Apply primer and topcoat directly to the kraft liner surface using standard commercial painting methods. Compatible with acrylic and oil-based systems - specify low-VOC options for enhanced indoor air quality credentials.

Acoustic Surfaces

Install fabric wall coverings or acoustic tiles directly to the panel surface. The dense core provides an excellent substrate for mechanical fixings, enabling creative acoustic design solutions.

Ceramic Tile Systems

Install tiles directly using standard adhesive and grout systems. The stable substrate prevents cracking and ensures long-term tile integrity in wet areas, commercial kitchens, and healthcare environments.

Skim Coating

Create perfectly smooth surfaces for premium finishes using standard plastering compounds. The stable panel core accepts skim coats without movement or cracking, delivering professional results.

Veneer Applications

Bond timber veneers or decorative laminates using standard adhesive systems. The flat, stable surface ensures consistent results without telegraphing or edge lifting.

Metal Cladding

Attach aluminium composite panels, corrugated sheeting, or perforated metal systems using mechanical fixings. Popular for industrial aesthetics and areas requiring washable, hygienic surfaces.

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Technical Documentation

Access detailed specifications, installation guides, and data sheets for our panels.

Technical Documentation

Access detailed specifications, installation guides, and data sheets for our panels.

Technical Documentation

Access detailed specifications, installation guides, and data sheets for our panels.

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Interior of an intentional living space with warm, vertical wood-panelled walls and modern lighting in a Strawtown home.

Join visionaries creating intentional spaces.

Get design inspiration, off-grid mastery, and stories from those who've chosen self-sufficient living.

Interior of an intentional living space with warm, vertical wood-panelled walls and modern lighting in a Strawtown home.

Join visionaries creating intentional spaces.

Get design inspiration, off-grid mastery, and stories from those who've chosen self-sufficient living.