SMARTER MATERIALS. SMARTER REFURBISHMENT.
If we expect buildings to last longer, perform better, and meet net-zero targets, the kitchen needs to catch up. Fortunately, a new generation of kitchen systems already exists— component-based, long-lasting, and circular by design.
At the centre of this shift is Puustelli Miinus, a Finnish system built around the SmartFrame biocomposite structure. By removing MDF and chipboard entirely, the frame delivers a 45 – 70 % reduction in embodied carbon, as well as achieving M1 Indoor Air Quality certification— an important consideration for projects prioritising healthier interior environments. reused individually, extending service life and reducing waste across every future refurbishment cycle.
For architects, specifiers, and building owners, this offers a practical route to improving asset longevity, lowering lifetime costs, and aligning with emerging ESG and whole-life performance requirements.
Where Miinus differs most from conventional joinery is in its SmartCabinet philosophy. Instead of glued carcasses destined for landfill, each cabinet is constructed as a maintainable system. Rails, panels, shelves, drawers, and fronts can be upgraded, refurbished, or
Sustique is the sole UK agent for Puustelli Miinus, and the system can be viewed at The Building Centre in London and the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon.
More at www. sustique. co. uk or info @ sustique. co. uk
Puustelli Miinus kitchen in the NSBRC Renovation House.
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