Rosewool Insulation Featured in Architect Today on Sustainable Design
Rosewool's Technical Director ding li was featured in Architect Today's expert roundup on practical sustainability tradeoffs in building design.
Rosewool Insulation Refractory Co., Ltd. is pleased to share that our Technical Director, ding li, was featured among industry experts in Architect Today's expert roundup, "Choosing Practical Sustainability Tradeoffs in Building Design" (published August 24, 2026).
Our Insight: Specify Mineral Wool for the Building Envelope
In the article, ding li contributed perspectives on one of the highest-impact, lowest-complexity choices available to building designers: specifying high-density rock wool (A1 non-combustible mineral wool) insulation for the building envelope and mechanical systems.
"The simplest sustainability win we specify is upgrading to A1-class rock wool insulation. It turns the building envelope from a thermal liability into a 30-plus-year asset, while also removing a major fire-safety risk from the project."
Based on Rosewool's work with industrial and commercial projects since 1982, buildings using A1 non-combustible mineral wool insulation typically achieve 20–40% lower HVAC energy intensity over a 25-year lifecycle compared with lower-performance alternatives. The upfront cost delta is usually small relative to the total envelope budget, while the material is made with recycled content, lasts the lifetime of the building, and removes the need for mid-life replacement.
Read the Full Feature
The full expert roundup — covering door sealing, durable flooring, HVAC sizing, moisture control, thermal mass, and mineral wool — is available on Architect Today:
Choosing Practical Sustainability Tradeoffs in Building Design — Architect Today
About Rosewool Insulation Refractory Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1982, Rosewool manufactures and supplies high-temperature and fire-safe insulation materials for industrial, commercial, and building applications worldwide. Our product range includes rock wool insulation, ceramic fiber, calcium silicate board, glass wool, and nano/microporous insulation. All products are backed by ISO 9001, CE, and SGS certifications.
Explore our building insulation applications or read our guide to non-combustible A1 fire-rated insulation systems.