Month: June 2025

Renovating historic buildings presents unique challenges, from preserving architectural integrity to meeting modern structural and environmental standards. One of the most remarkable examples of using Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) in a complex renovation project is the Résidence Palace in Belgium (EAACA – European Autoclaved.

Aerated Concrete Association-WorldwideAAC2020. The project’s key inspiration came from Xella, a leading German AAC producer and one of the largest members of the European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association (EAACA). Initially discovered at a construction exhibition in Munich, Xella’s AAC products were instrumental in solving renovation challenges without compromising the structure’s historic significance.

AAC has continuously proven its strength as a complementary building material for large-scale and complex renovations. Its lightweight yet durable properties make it ideal for adapting to existing structures, providing enhanced thermal efficiency, soundproofing, and fire resistance. This allows architects and engineers to work on historic sites without overloading the foundation or altering the aesthetic appeal.

In the Philippines, when renovating large and historically significant buildings, the use of AAC ensures that the integrity of the original architecture remains intact. LightStrong AAC’s lightweight nature reduces the need for extensive structural modifications like curve walls while providing improved energy efficiency and long-term durability.

For difficult and large renovation projects, AAC continues to be a game-changer. Whether it’s the Résidence Palace in Belgium or heritage buildings in the Philippines, AAC has proven its worth as a reliable and innovative building material. LightStrong AAC stands at the forefront of this movement, offering builders and architects a smart, sustainable, and practical solution to renovating and expanding spaces without altering the original character of historic structures.