SPACE November 2026 (No. 708)
Hyundai L&C is expanding its business concerning high-performance building materials in response to the growing range of requirements for buildings, including safety, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. Building on its established product lines – including windows and doors, interior stone, decorative films, flooring and wall materials – the company is broadening its portfolio to include non-combustible insulation, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). It is also introducing building equipment designed to enhance the usability of everyday spaces.
Example of BIPV module application. Image courtesy of Hyundai L&C
Hyundai L&C has been engaged in the building materials business since 1965 and supplies products to 45 countries worldwide. Its diverse portfolio spans windows and doors as well as interior and exterior materials. Through products such as its engineered stone brand Kanstone and interior film brand Bodaq, the company has built expertise in materials and finishes. It has also strengthened its business foundations through partnerships with European window and door manufacturer REHAU and ARRITAL, an Italian premium kitchen furniture brand. More recently, the company has broadened its focus to technologies and products that improve building safety and energy efficiency.
One product that exemplifies this shift is EcoSpray, a spray-applied non-combustible insulation material. Combining ultralight micro glass wool by German company Knauf with a water-based adhesive developed in-house by Hyundai L&C, the product is Korea’s only spray-applied insulation material that meets the requirements for non-combustibility and Grade A thermal insulation performance. It also achieves Grade 1 sound absorption performance. The company has established an independent technological foundation, securing six patents covering the product and its installation system, and has also designed and manufactured dedicated installation equipment in-house. Following amendments to the Building Act by the National Assembly in July this year, the use of non-combustible materials for interior finishes in underground parking garages is set to become mandatory, and interest in building materials that meet the relevant standards is expected to grow. EcoSpray is also being applied in an expanding range of settings, from underground parking garages in commercial buildings and logistics warehouses to residential facilities such as apartment evacuation floors.
Application of EcoSpray. Image courtesy of Hyundai L&C
In the energy sector, Hyundai L&C is developing its building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) business. BIPV systems incorporate solar power generation into building envelope materials, enabling various building surfaces, including exterior walls as well as roofs, to serve as power-generating areas. These materials are attracting increasing attention as regulatory requirements for energy-related certifications expand. Following the mandatory Zero Energy Building (ZEB) certification for public buildings, standards equivalent to ZEB Grade 5 are also being extended to privately developed multi-family housing with 30 or more units. The BIPV modules Hyundai L&C is developing as a new business aim to overcome the design limitations of conventional modules, in which solar cells remain visible, while offering a range of colour and design options alongside power-generation efficiency. Looking ahead, the company plans to move beyond supplying modules alone and build on its expertise in energy-solution design to provide integrated photovoltaic solutions tailored to the conditions and requirements of individual buildings.
This expansion into new business areas extends to other materials and domestic building equipment. Alongside broadening its building materials portfolio with UHPC, Hyundai L&C has introduced a smart multifunctional bathroom ventilation fan that combines ventilation and drying functions, further extending its reach into products that enhance everyday convenience. Building on its established strengths in interior materials, the company offers solutions that address not only spatial design but also building safety, energy performance, and the convenience of daily life. For more information, call +82 80-729-8272.
