ISSN 1614-4600 - JAN - FEB £1250 - USS2450 - €18 English Edition DETAIL Review of Architecture and Construction Details - Concrete, Brick, Stone Vol. 2012-1DETAIL Review of Architecture ‘Vol 1, 2012 Conerste, Brik and Stone alt cnachocestl da. al +40 () e038 162057 Chvstar Sonic feces ‘Sabine Dray, Arcreas Gaye Frank Katerbac, ka Les, Thomas Mace th Was, Heide Weasehy Chita Schicker teelance aston) Menaala Linco, Pots Pope Mav Greve, Erase M.Kosze9 Neola Kalan Simon Kramer rings) Pret edt axe Pagina Weber jctern-hieh Katja Reta, Hager Wage, Tin Westphal, Joanne wi Christan Sehitich, Keiko Arima 42 Massinllan Fiksas Tals about Architecture and the Architect's Obligation io Saciety Frank Kaltenbach, Chratian Schitich Reports 16 A Tessolltion of Guure and Nature Tho Harpa Coricer Hal ana Gonforenco Cont in Roya NicLehoux 20° Boiss Fxbintions anon Eke ‘p12 eo Foaringer Documentation 22. 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Technology Aackereructe © — 28 MUTI 68 Tharmo.Aciive Building Systems: Operaonal Exuerience Pract a Doreen Kalz, Rolanc Koenigsdort, Jens Piaferot Germany el 43 (0) 20:99 16 200 Fo 4) 80-9 06 7D Products 78 Concrete. Feickand Slane Construction. 84 Giadising 8 Surface. 88 (nfodor Walls. Calings ana Acoustos. (94 Walls. and Floor Tes. 102 Sanion 108 Persons and organizations imojved inthe planning ~ Ganlracices anc supaliets. 110 Progeamme Phota cecits = Ecitoral and publishing data, vor dtal denanslation.Editorial ‘Sharp-edged exposed concrete, rough surlaces made of natural stone or rarmed earth, rendered or clad building envelopes, vividly structured brick facades - solid construction materials exist in a mul fitude of forms. The selection of building examples inthis edtionre- flects this dversity. Concrete In various forms plays a decisive role Boyond it, city nal in tho Netherlands shows wnich vivid kind ot improssion light can cast on a brick facade. A residential housa in Murich is characterised by the contrast belween its sensvally rough ‘exterior and its hard and clear glazed surfaces. And, an indoor pool ‘draws its almost archaic appearance trom its brown walls made ct rammed earth, At present and in general, said construction ma- torials euch a6 concrete or masonry brick aro typically and in most ‘casos concealed, due to thermal insulation considerations ~ and ‘often clad inthe compcsite systems with rendered surface that, rather lack popularity among architects. However, the fact that these systems can be part of appealing designs of buldings is exempl fied by the muit-family building in Zurich or the facades of the BTV ‘Stadtforum in Innsbruck, This bank bulding features an exterir that ‘was designed wit’ deliberate clay and resiraint and an Impressive {over that surprises its vistors with a sculptwally famed root - here, ‘concrete surfaces remain exposad and display ther invinsic qua Ities. Today, exposed concrete in all ts possible variations and structures has once more regained its postion as an almost natural ‘design choice of architects. However, this was not always the ca ‘About tnree decades ago, when this construction material symbo! ised society's viscomort with @ breed of modernism that had de generated into monotony, it also fell rom grace among planners. Cempletely unrestrained by such inhibitions, Tadao Ando, a master (of spaces that inspire people, appeared in the spotight and con= tributed to the renaissance of exposed concrete witn ris concrete surfaces that wore dotalied to porfectin. In out anniversary sores "A sacond lock", we not only ask the question what happened to his key project, the litte Church of Light in Ibaraki, but also how the architect and the tend that he helped launch back then have de veloped futher. Givistian SchittichA Second Lock: Tadao Andos Church of Light in tharaki Christian Sehitich Keto Arima 5: la its 50-year existence, DETAIL has presented the stores of ineumearable builngs. Some of them sil stard after decades, locking much 38 hoy did on the day they were conyolted. (Others have been changed beyond recor ion. Bulking are usualy pubtshed before 188 any expenance ofthe way they func: tion ~al the more reason to take another oo ar siuciures tram earier cations of the journal ‘other their concent and constuction have stood the test of tne, and what became the of other develooments they sparked of issue at the Ghurch of Light ibe rala by Taceo Ande, completed in 1989 anes crignaly presanted in DETAIL. 1991/3. Maxtial arts, meditation, ard te ant of Church of Light ln the late 1980s in Ibaraki, arall city In tne endloes urban epraw! betweon Kyoto and Osaka, Japan soomed a lot farhor ‘away thar now. Globalization had nat yet reached its current scale, low-budget air ra vel waee't yet as widespread, and an aiding ticket trom Franiturt to Tokyo cest tour times in current monetary value. At tho earne time, the countty had reached the end of ts “pubble economy’, that speculative econo rmic bubble that continucusly increased the Value of the Yen, making Japan incredibly {expensive Tor forelgners. Whoever haps pened to arrive here as an individual tourist Usually had a panlcular incentive. In the sinple family inns, visitors most kely ether ‘met travellers who were enthusiasts of Far Eastern martial arts who came to Japan to receive education in ther discipline ot choice, or toss inspired by religion and who meditated in Budchist monasterios, ionally the select few interested in re. However, the latler wore lass stracted by the recent styles hat curently ‘ppeal to so mary student groups, but Inotead by the cours oniant adtional an of architecture: by the magnificent Iso tines i tho middle of dena forests. By the Imperial Katsura Castle in Kyoto, made famous by Buna Taut. By the ancient iohet Ugh in ara Suraay seroa, rod 1 BETA 20120 temples in Nara. And finally by the equally design characteristics and qualities ofthis ameng architects. inthe late 1970s the ma: irmprossive residential and farm houses at master of reduction can be experioncor terial became symbolic tora society that sill can be found in rural regions. Back uct @ clear and immediate way ashere: was increasingly at odde with a modernism then, when architecture magazines were Te simple geometty, consistently ev»ploye that had degenerated into monotony, mostly printed in black and white to save ing layering in tie desian of oor plans toring buildings as concrete bunkers ola- money and instant information via tha inter- _achiaye a spatial sense of tension, The sbict_ manting conerate vistasse became ret was sill unthinkable, more and more cf separation of interior from cacophonous ex without deliberation - synony ten the name of one designer appeared interiors. The mastertul cramatisation of light, of architecture that seemed to express Is toploal publications: one who beganto at ‘The perfection of craftsmanship in construe- contempt towards humanity regardless of tract interost in 1976 witha tiny residential ton, And last, butt least, the dramat vwhotter the objects under scrutiny wore ac: house made of exposed concrete: Tadao gallon of his material, exposed conerete. tually made of te grey, monalitile materia, Ando. He had attempted to work as a truck or infact steal and glass. Inspired by his chiver and professional boxer betore auted- Rnaissance of exposed concret= heroes, Ike Le Corbusier, Ando approached dacticaly discovering architecture. ‘Ando discovered this construction material exposed concrete in a completely unpreju during a time when, ins exposed torm, It dled way. Beyond that, Ne mansfeets ort. of space, master of materia) had fallon fro grace in tie Wast, even ly now qualities within R. He app n the very beginning, Ando fascinated the discipline with his ovm, unmistakeable syle characterized by a masterful teatrment af ight and material. in formal terms, the: cohitect fram Oeaks, who had gained his knowledge mostly through his own observa. during travels or by studying topical publications, odented himself on European Modemism. As result, Ike no other designer he achiaved adapting the principles of Ja panese tradition to ne present - principh ‘ot formal charactetstcs, This applies to the way he deals wi ight, shadow, ard space, to the relation between houses and nature, orto tuming the passing of seaso into a percelvable phenomenon, equally porant to Ando as tradition its. Yet, es also applies to the way ne creates pat ways that geldem follow a direct course, yet instead lead visitors along a deliberately longer path towards his bulings. But most of alto his uncanny sensitivity for space thats hinted upon by visual representations. of hig title buildings, yot which they can rover truly convoy. However, they soo heighten his many Westen admirers’ desiro to expetience the ceume cf Tadao Ando on lacation, This is alse the case in the Church of Light in tbarek. Completed in 1969 it not only unfolds its impressive charactor in publications, duo tothe semiotic language imagery of the radiant ight cross. It also helped catapullthe architect to international stardom. In aaly few of his buildings, the8 ASacerd Looe Tad ge) DeTAM, BETA 20120 cimensions of Japanese rice straw mats ct approximately 180 by 90 om to concrete formwork to ofganise wall surfaces. At the ‘same time he structures them wit exactly and precisely modelled formuotk anchor boltholes ~ a design princile that was ab ready employed by Louis Kahs in his Salk Institute in San Diego in California in the ly 19603. But t was Tadao Ando vino suc ‘ceeded in anchering this principle within th vocabulary of architecture, having by now become a mainstay in exposed cone construction, A reason fr tis isthe fact that he also achieves a particularly smooth ard siky appearane of surfaces, which 260n found acmirers worldwide and, as osu, numerous imitators. In the early 1990s the lity of his concrete and his fornula of ving it quickly became legendary circulated when the master were additionally tue began to let young alumn (eigniicantly ‘oxponsive than craftemen) sand the cast oncrete surfaces by hand, Atthe same time, the formula for the successive finish layer remains a wall kept secret to this day. (ough his pioneering werk and the near rmyatical quay of hia architectur Contributed to an ongoing renal exposed concrete. His way of structuring walls became a ubicuiteus standard, de spite the fact that the avantgarde continu ously Seeks new maces of expression, In thy of an emerging new awareness of the material, concrete once more appears Ir amagnitude of forms: sensual and coar by using rough fry tinted with pigmants. From hero to classic Yet, Tadao Ando, whe has long since rece ved all prestigious awards including the Pritzker Prize (1996), has remained true to hie style and, for he most part, to this day fs tho samo formal ropertore, Evert ally, howaver, projects become mare nu: ous and eve larger. Similar lormany i architects whe nuftura their own personal style, he is confronted with a prob Jom: Ando once gained his reputation as a master of asceticlem witn eral buildings that permit imm»nediste experience and nave val character. The sa ign charactaristics tat provide a ‘small residential house or @ chapel with its special charisma can, however, hardly be applied to ever larger and often comme is (6uh as tho almost 1 ong, muittunctional Omotesando Hills pro jectin Tokyc) without dramatic loss of ther poner of expression, His many museums al- ready indicate a repetition of forms, where {gains life of tholr own. In son original qualities are roversod, for instance when the aver recurring patte are exhausted and spatial sequences no longer atfler room for surprise, Aside trom some standard solutions stil of campara- twwoly high quality — that are obviously he re ‘ult of intomational auccese, Ando again and again excels with impressive dasians, most recently apparent in the case of the re modeling of the Punta cela Dogana (2009) in Venice or his latest museum en the Japa nese island ot Naashims tor te sist Lee Utan (2010). On this eame location, he al ready had completed his most farnous ‘museum in the Course of a renewal project, {for the island) and proven his mastery in dealing with wood in the case of a small fexhintlon space tora light installation by James Ture Ando 1s established in per echelons of arcitecture, yet le eanno fonger remain the influential and adiired havo of days past Siti, 20 years after ‘completion, his litle Church of Light has re tained its original ar and charisma and ‘continues to attract vast numbers of at Cohitectural tourists. Eva" for Ando himsot, intains a special role within his oouwe. vised sketch with the cross has ong me his Second signeture, used motors 3 oF personal documents. A few ne drow ita sarer we had asked him to provide a skotch for cur DETAIL Annivorsary Edition celebrating 60 years of publication history {H.7). CChvistian tienBETA 20120 For most Japanese - only about 1 percent of the population are practising Christians 8 church is, most ofall, a place for Wester: style weddings. Tadao Ando had already bill wo wedding chapels, one in Kobe (Chapel on Mi Rokk, 1986) and another in Hokkaido (Church on the Water, be- Tore creating the Church of Light, a space {or refiection and worship for the smal pro- tectant comrrunity of fbarak! hallway be ween Kyoto and Osaka. Their pastor, Nobu: ru Karukome, had requested a house of \worship with @ connection tothe earth and situated along the road where the communi {y could congregato. When planning began in 1987, Japan was atthe apex of ts “bub- ble economy" ~a phase of speculation in which economic interests ruled supreme. In opposition ta ths, Tada Ando’s bullings ot the time represent places of silence and contemplation. In times of rapidly onanging tvlog- postmodernism wae in tne process: of boing replaced by docenstrucivism - An. do chooses an independent path. In the case of the church in Ibaraki, he closes off the sanctuary from the cacophonous exter or with austere walls of concrete and turns light nto the paramount design elernent in the vein of Romanesque Cl terclan monasteries, such as the famous Thoronet Abbey. The church doesn't betray the severely limited budget that Ando had to ‘cope with during ts planning. It consists of 8 rectangular shape mace of three cubes and diagonally intersected by a ttee-star ding wall at an angle of 18°. This s the secular and the spiritual and entrance area, Inthe interice of the church, the untinisned oak tloor boards slope to wards te 6 by 7 moter atar wall th ts sm wido longitudinal incisions that form a ross, Concreta is a viscous, pulpy material that becomes solid dus to a chemical re water. Ica ‘turpis heaviness, rigidly, and textur ro Ccalve a certain expression. In Japan, there are many exceptional crattsmen whe deal reinforced concrete, building formwork, and reinforcement work. Here, the use ot ex ko Astra was aren for OETA Jp arf yoar i becoming active a an de inde the nator Creator Huma a nari eastern March 2 Ghuren 1080 ans posed concrete proceeded step by step in lnison with modern architecture and has been given different forme cf expression, Thage include formwork methods such as Ulizukur, where formwork receives car vings that accentuate the stucture of wood, or the Mukuita Honzane forrwork made of solid boartis of Japanese cedar or pine, Fe: dgardless of such trends, Tadao Ando em: ploys concrete asan even surface, yot draws from te procise skis of ineigenous craftsmen. The stiving towards the penult mate detail and parectin is an inheritance from the country’s long tradition in wood: work. Today ths wadttion ie also apparent a Image of forrwor on conerote surt Tadao Ando's use of exposed concrete is among the prime achievements in the cont uous effor! towards expressing the peter tial of einforced concrete. But he doesnt ‘dramatige tho material's raw sitenqth, yotin stead croatee sophisticated reminiscences of the traditional architecture of his home: intr. In the case of exposed concrete, 1ces significantly depend on the precis: onsiders the holes su fon of terior. Arde created by anchor baits as important design clement and plans ther postion to the mil metre. The much smaller Poles produced by rails tat comnact the formwork are hardly Visible in Ando's walls. Stil, he provides craftsmen with righly precise information on tole postion. Inthe Grurch of Lig, as ta his other buildings, Anco invested signi cant anergy on the invisible details required to create appealing suriaces. He fers tothe spit ofthe papertined siding doers (shoj) in the traditional Japanese tea house. The precision of craftsmanship in building tne wooden trames is:n0 longer v siblo along those surfaces, but can be fat The gfid-based and homogeneous patterns produce an abstract image of ight and dark hues. In Tadao Ando’s architecture, walls a- so serve toretlect mcods of light, The clear ‘and hard light (ratlacted by the walla) ac- Ccantyates the anchor bok holes and prov des surfaces with an expressive appearar ce. Matching the sophisticated craftsmar- ie Japanese architecture and the way i obscures the pertect detal Andlo's concrete walls are characterised by ‘an invisible sensuality. By stiving for pertec tion ina simple, almost primitive material ‘consisting of cement, gravel, and water, the architect expanded the means of expres sicn in designing concrete forms and sur- faces in a sustained way. About ten years after the completion of his famous Church of Light, Ando received tho opporuniy to add a Sunday school iohis work that nad, in te meantime, become recogrized as a mas piece. Aside from ts actual functn as @ Classroom, it currenty also serves as e” trance for viators and as a meeting room tor ‘members of the congregation. The basic configuration ofthe addition recalls tie ort ginal building. Siler tothe church, the buileing volime of tre Sunday school is rc: tangular and intersected by a wall ang egrees, Hewever, while the church fs ‘separatod trom the environment, this ight floodad room is opan towards tho exterior More than 8009 visitor, most of them ar Chitectural tourists, visi the church every year. All of them receive friendly welcome, despite this becoming highly demaasing tor the congregation. The pastor asks all vis {ore to patlcinate in te massif possible, since ha is convinced that isis tre best way for ther to experience and understand a house of worship. In order to ameliorate the strained situation, tre complex was ex ppanded futher in 2010 by adding a parson: ‘age, 20 years aftr the original epaning, TH parsonage not only kicludes the pastors apartment, but also community rooms. All three buildings cicunscribe a courtyard) ‘and impressively display Ando's abilty to further develop existing concepts and ints: rato them into 2 new whole, Other than the ‘wo older buildings, the new pareonage re- ceived a curved wooden facade, Today, 20, years after is orginal completion, Tadao ‘Ando's Church of Ligat hasn't lost anything ff ts criginal radiance anc flak. prctes tant congregation and pastor hold itn very high regard, and ithas long since boc ‘an architectural classic and tourist magnet Keiko ArimaMassimiliano Fuksas Talks about Architecture and the Architect's Obligation to Society Detaie As an architect who practices all over the word, you speak sovere languages ~ hich one shall we do ine ntrviow in? Fuksas: My mother was tron lay. My fatver was half Polish end half German. As a child | spent holidays in Salzburg, £01 speak a It te German, but my Englis is better Detat: You are one of ay’s mast successful architects ~ even though you have spoken out publicly acainst Silvio Beriusconi for many years. How do you get commissions? Fuksas: As you might quess, as a critic of Berlusconi | have not been commissioned rectly by the state, 30 most of my work came from winning competitions. Detait Have you ever come fact to face vith hen? Fuksas: For the new trae flr in Mile boul an entre new olty drt wth millon {square metres In just 26 montrs. When Ber- lusconi announced that he would altend the ‘opening, I decided not to go. | ust couldnt do it With this is mind, perhaps you under- sland the ttle | chase forthe Venice Archi ‘tecture Biennale (2000): “Less Aesthetics, More Ethics", Atthe time, quite a few people ‘asked me wat I had against aesthetics. But the tle was not only addressed to architec ture; twas also aimed at the current state of afar, both societal and poll. In retro spect, it was the right tte atthe right tine, Detait And despite al ofthat, you have a ‘great number of very lage projects! Fuksas: They'e al thanks to success in competitions, Not even Silvio Berlusconi can ‘mess that up. But things are citferent with respect to the madia. When I won the com. potion for Italy's highest skyscraper in Tu Fin, the newspapers declared that a project won = in the active tense — with ne mention cof the architect. etal: On the other hand, you agoaar an tao vision, and the comedian Maurizo Grozza has Subbed you ‘Massimilano Futass"! Fuksas: Yes, | am well known in Hal. They love me. Detail Do you feel comfortable vith your ale as.a.siar? Fuksas: Oh, yes. Look, i's nat about me personally. If architeets are popular, raises awareness of architecture in te public eve Even back in the Renaissance, people who saw Brunelleschi waking down the street ‘would call out fo him, "How's going? How Is the project coming along?” Its the same vith me If for example, mina café Detail: How do you tell about architecture on television? Fuksas: My appearances are not about ar- Cchitecture in tho srictost sence, but about the prosont colapsa of culture and ethics. Han architect wants ta have an influence on society, itis not really enough te build good- locking buildings orierted to the academic crowd. One must actively seek contact with te general public. And, after al, there are .0v2n billon of us on ths planet, so there are ather issues to addrose besides archi tecture. Moreover, we live in a post-capitalist society, which is even more ruthless than Ccapitalen was. That's what I'm fighting against. Detail: You have offces in diferent counties. ‘Ave you planning to continue to expand? Fuksas:Itwas in fact Prime Minister Berlus- ‘con’ who instigated tre nove to Paris. In the rmeantire Ive had offices in Vienna, Frank: furt and even in Grina, But because | don't have a partner, my personal resources are limited. That's why we closed the office in Frankfurt, which was particulaly dificult for me because my relationship to Germany is very good: Detar You employ compiox goomatry tn many of your buikings ~ such as the eunred roof at Milan's new trade fat or the shopping arcade MyZelin Frankfurt. Have you atapted ‘pour architectural vocabulary to he new pes ‘sbliies orered by computers? Fukeas: | was interostod in this aroa of math ‘matics long bafore computer-based para- metric design made its way into architec ture, Luigi Moret publisned his research on 2120) DETAR porametric architecture and mathematics: ‘based urban planning back in the 1960s, He made complex calculations even though {Here were no computers available to him Detail: As an architect ~ despite the preva~ lence of the computer one stil must deter imine the design oneseit. How do you go ‘pout? Fuksas: Complox goomotrcal forms can, in principle, be quite simple. I, for example, ‘one works with two elliptical forms ~ as is the case with my glazed volumes for the lige or producer Nardini~ the most important decision is how they are positioned next to ‘ach otter. Ifyou vit my buildings, you wil notice that | always place the building mass ing s0 close together that one is at fst not Ccattain whether the eniies are touching or Not. The gap between them is as narrow as possible, whether they are two orthogonal ffie towers or email eliptical pavilions. ata: You have another large project in ‘Shenzen. How does building in China cam pare to bulcing in Germany? Fuksas: Busing is itiout no matter where you are nat justin China, In Shanghal, i ‘chard Rogers, Toyo Ito and | already made Urban design proposals back in the 1960s ~ Inthe end, the Chinese merged the three designs but did not name the architects, ‘After tat tere was no word from China for ‘along time. Then, for some reason, some Cone there thought of me, and shorty theroat- ter we wor a competition or an aitpart ter ‘minal in Sherzen aga Foster, Ito, and other renowned fis, You have to see the [photos of the constuction ste! Iwas jst there last wook, Detail the rendering, the building brings to inind an arlane. Is this emphatic, almost ppastmodesn pictaral quality interdisd? Fuksas: The syminclsm i, on the ane hard, IMeral,and on te otner, not. | am not eo Intorostad in tho ascociations that might arise, !am much more interasted inthe e- tion of metamorphosis. The form evolves along the tremendau length at the bulking. 11 Massiilano Fuses in ecnvereation innuusen 2011 2. Shanzen Bab an inaratonal Aepor rade Mila Sharing cere Frank, 2008 (ne could say that it starts out as a fish or a bird and metamorphoses into an airplane, oF vice verea. But other interpretations are pos sible, as well, etal: The stool sbucture ofthe terminal is based on the geometry ofa honeycomb = the hexagon ~ and the surfaces of MyZel are ‘made up of tiangles? Vihy da you deci to ‘emovoy the hexagon. Fuksas: The concept for the airpor is to cre ate a complex, organic structure. Tangula ticn ~ ie. a lattice of triangles —is not organ- ic, To arive at organic structures one must ‘wort with tho geortvies that Buckminster Fuller dovolopod: those could bo pentagons or hexagons. One of the reasons for this ge- ‘ometry was that in this design, diferent forms come together. The henaycomb al- lows us to manage these connections. Isnt the play of ight and shaciows beutiful in ‘tesa photos of tne construction eto? Aron the spaces amazing? Detail: But isn't there a problem withthe glare? [Massimiliano Fuksas grins and shrugs his sroulders.] etal: You work with the word's best engineers. Fuksas: I met Jérg Schlaich of sbp through the new trade fair project in Milan. His office did tno structural analysis of tre oat's tee- form, stocHattce shell In Schlaich’s office wo also became acquainted with Thorsten Helbig, He assisted us with tne steclolaes structure for MyZel, which has a root very similar fo one in Min, Since then we work primanly with Knippers Helbig, otal How much ofthe dosign is yours and how much isthe structural engineer's? Fuksas: It's all mine [laughs (Dstal: The aipon is a large-scale project, but at tha same time you work on projects at a ‘muen smailar scale, even product design. How do you approach th diferent scales? Fuksas: Do you know what | do? Ary fame I've just worked on a large-scale project, {turn my attention — on the same day —to 8 smaller project, such as a 1200 m church. Fight after tna, | switch to product desion, such ag flatware for Alessi. This keeps me from going mad. Ive always worked wlth a Wide range of scales. I work on about twenty projects at once, Inthe morning focus on the bulldings for ie trace fair in Snangra then | got a diferent space in my office ‘whore we are dosigning a small skyscrapor for Arman - | love this simultaneity. But playing with scale is alvays also impor tant. Michelangelo was a master ofthis: the large entrance hall at the Uzi stiles com plotoly by the staring stops loading to tne (grand starcase: one completely oces a sense of how large the space really is. Or, another example is by Bramante: ata palaz- 220, he places a circular temple ~a monu: ‘mental typology —in the middle of @ court- yatd that is far too stall tohold i. This Te platto became world famous, but one must Visit it in person to experience the surprise at now small this litle temple realy is, and how it makes the surroundings seem stately etal Vinat signitcance do materials have for youn your buidings? Fuksas: Exposed concrete was my fst great lovel In the 19708 we experimented a ‘groat doal witn conerate, sot someone ‘comes to me and warte a building in con-gi) DETAR,gi) DETAR, {A Tessellation of Culture and Natur ‘Tho Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavik Nic Lehoux Hesning Larsan Avchtsts,Koperhagen ‘Sudo Oat Elaceon, Garin titra Teen Gravee invisioned as a world-class concert hall ind conference canire tor Reykiavk, Harpa vas simultaneously meant to form the archi {ectural centrepiece of a master plan for te city’s cultural ie. The idea, proposed by Henning Larsen Architects together with Battenié Architects and artist Olafur Elias- son, was to develop a design in a close collaborative eff that would searicesty combine architecture and art ‘Two circumstances surounding the desta and construction process dictated the final results fist, the democratic, inclusive strate ay used by the architects in the design ot ‘he building; and second, a ceastic shit in the fortunes of Iesland, the noar-collapse of ny, and the re-evaluation of the en- tire project thal these events necessitated, Harpa les at the central point of conver ence of Reykjavk's main downtown ar rice, in. picturscquie harbour setting, 8 au of ts Iglation and is etato ot sem darkness during hal of the year, Iceland's capital has developed its own unique sens: ities. Despite ts small scale, the city boasts a vibrant music and art scene and tignty clusteres streets with bars, cx and venues that nurture and invigorate ie creative vibe, There is @ pervasive and pal able ai of “carpe diem inthe dally lves of the idents. The design team clearly acknowledged this is approach to Har a cesign: rather tan turning ts back on the city and facing the nerbour, the building iooks inland, celebrating its connection with ykiavk ‘The glass facade, a collaborative design by Olafur Bliasson and Henning Larsen Archi- tects, serves as a colourul prem through which the viewer glimpses loonie vistas of the city’s tight, dalicate fabric: tho church stooples, a city park, and the movements of ts citzens are all framed in an endless va ery ot perspectives. The insice of the build- ing nas the fee! cf @ cathedral, witn te sun's rays oreating ever-cnangng patterns witnin the cavernous public space. ‘The entire building acts as a kind of por formance arena in which the public una tingly playsa rele, The cancert hals are its ecor BETA 20120 via a series of obliquely placed walkways and baloaries that are positioned strategically to provide views of one ancth er, The theatrical effect is enhanced by th constantly evolving pattems created by t sunlight slanting through the glass facade, providing kaleidoscopic stage lighting. Th audience tor this Impromptu public perform: ance isthe city of Reykjavik, and vice versa. ne natural flew of people up the walkways, to the performance nails and cafe, and back down a majestic sloping ramp turns every sit into an experience of drama in mation. The minored, angular ceiling retlests ight back on ta tha porformereiisters, a8 Doo plo sting inthe seating aroas througnout the space observe the grand ball ‘The delicate facade is anchored by the aus- tere sculptural care ofthe building, a mas sie grey structure concealing the pertorm- ance halls and cther internal functlons, This massing emulates tho igneeus cits of tho bboauttul barren coasting of Iceland, the lower levels searinaly eroded by the sea, vith the wakways supported above. The neutral tones, punctuated by yellow ac cents, allow the viewer to better appreciate the eublletioe of the huee outside. As the sun makes is stately progress across tie summer sky, tie beauty ofits ightis eul din Courtless facets cn all sides of the builing, Olafur Eliasscn’s geometric exer: cise recalls the hexagonal basalt columns that are an integral part ofthe volcanic pro ‘cases cn the island, The boldness of the slgn provides a perfectly balanced coun: terpeint tothe power of nature so evident through the windows. The central feature of tne facade ist {threo -dimonsicnal ‘quast-brick* pattern on the south sido, basad on a 12-sided stacka bie element containing variously shaped glass panes. The remaining two-dimensi facades ct the building are a variation on the same theme, developed by creating ct {orent aoctione through a vival, maesive ‘aus-brick” structure. The concept for these iconic glass elemants care from El- aasson in collaboration with Einar Thorstein Henning Larsen then werked with both pargi) DETAR, Bern 0a ©2 Books, Bmbene ighrise. Idea and Reality Andres Janser, Museum for Gestaltung Zorich (ed), Halie Cantz, Stuttgart 2011, 168 pp. hardcover, ISBN 978-3-7757- 2096-2, USE48.73; £52.50; €39.60 About hal ofall igr-rses existing today ‘were built after the turn the millennium, {and the worldwide contruction boom shows no signs of abating. High-tise devel: ‘opment has recenlly stagnated inthe United States, and the mest successful rms have turned increasingly towards Asia and Arabia 10 800 thoir projects realized. In Europe, on tho cthar hand, urban high-risas have never lost thar exceptional character. Contempo raty buildings and projects in New York, London, Zurich, Hong Kang and Shanghai ilstrate how cuttural atitucies towards high: rises difer throughout the world, anc how they aro influenced by economia factors. “The introductory chapters approach the subject trem the angles of urbanization, housing, extreme height and hybrids. Als tie (pearly photograph) contributions ex tend the arcnteotural scope ty portraying day-to-day Ife in high sige buildings. PP Concrete Wiliams Hall (ed, Leonard Keren, Phaidon Press, London 2012 (March), 240 np... hat: cover, ISBN S78-0:7148 63542, USS#9.95; £29.06; €39.95 This book features a compilation of fascinat ing and beauttul concrete buildings, inclu ing familar projects by Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright as wll as works by con: temporary architects such as Zana Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, and many lesser- known newcomers, Arranged lo encourage Ccomparisen and discussion, the selected prcjects take the reader on a global tour of Inspiring structures: a Gorman skate patk ie Paired with an Italan rooftop tst rack, a Japanese crematorium with a Portuguese ‘sninming pool, and a Brazilian government builaing with a Chinese opera house. Sustainable Concrete Architecture David Benner, RIBA Publishing, London 2010, 272pp.. softcover, ISBN S78-1-85946- 2-9, USSS1. 98; 240; €46.44 This book combines technical expertise with Ingplrational cage studles. A technical fst ‘ection examines recent innovations in com Crete technology, focusing on the material's embodied energy and impactin-use. The Second half cf the book sets outa series of couing-eige ease studios of diferent bulld- Ing types constructed in concrete, Self Compacting Concret ‘A Loukli, WileySTE, 2011, 288 pp, hard cover, ISN 978-1-84821-290-9, USBT26; £83.50; €109 SelfCompacting Concrete (SCO) Is a rels- tively new building material thats changing the method of concrete placement on build Ing sites, The successful use of SCC, wt Is vastly cferent trom traditional concrete, roquiras a good understanding of its behav- lou. This book provides research findings ranging rom the theological behaviour of fresh concrete to the durability of SSC. Precast Concrete Structures Hubert Bachmann, Alfted Stein, Wiley, 201, 272 pp., softcover, ISEN 976-3-433- (22960-2, USS1O5; £85; €79 Though this publication focuses primarily on tno boundary conditions or the design of pprocast concrato stucturos, load-bearing flerrents and facades, it also offers general observations about building with precast concrete elements. Connections and speci |e suctural and constructional issues are covered in deta the stabilly of precast Concrete stuctures is anotier cenval topic ‘A chapter on production processes pro- Vides the reader with an indispensable in- sight into te characteristics ofthis form ot Industialized utlaing, Conere ‘Studio Design Guide Michael Stacey led.), RIBA Publishing, London 2070, 192 pp., ISBN 978-1-85948- 534-5, USS20.96; £18.95; €22 ‘This book mises koy Issues such as dosign, ‘esthetics, and sustainabiliy with useful technical content, ranging from guides and bbasic principles to information on how to achieve many diferent concrete finishes, it Iiatratos how concrete has bean used 10 ‘best affect in contemporary and classical bbullings; from the Panbyzon in Rome to stuctures designed by architects such as Le Corbusier and Zana Hadia, 2120) DETAR OMA/Progress Celebrated as much for their unconventional ideas as for their inventive buildings, OMA andits think tank, AMO, anticipate the archi- tectural, engiveering and cultural ideas, tronsterming our material wor Go-founded in 1975 by Rom Koolhaas, (OMA comprises soven partnars and a sta of some 289 architects, designers, re- Searchers and suppot staff etter, New Yerk, Beijing and Hang Kong. Cigar Pragress coincides wih the epening ot their tirt bulings in the UK, the Fotnestild Bani HQ in tho Gity of London anda Maggie's Cenre in Glasgow. The exibition is curated and designed by the Belgiurmbased collec tive Retor, wno have enjoyed unprecedert ‘ed behind-the-scenes access and the op: portunity to ask candid questions of the (OMA partners, Until 19 February 2012, Barbican Art Gal- lery, London, wews,batbican.ora.uk. Faces of British Architecture This sotios of portraits by Timothy Soar. wita commentary by Isabel Allen, presents te UK's leading experts innovators and vision aries in architecture and engineering, January to 29 February 2072, The Building Centre, London, wauss.bildinggents.co.uk. Albertopolis: The Development of South Kensington and the Exhibition Road Cultural Quarter ‘This deplay charts the development ‘South Kensington and the Exhibition Road Cultural Quarter trom 1851 to the present day, showing how the site became the ar. cchiteetural ambodiment of Prince Albert's ambitious cultural aspirations, Unt 29 April 2912, Vietoria and Albert Mu ‘seumn, London, wa... uk Designs of the Year 2012 ‘The Design Museum's Design Awards, “the scars of tne design wortd’, snewcase the ‘mest innovative and progressive designs fom around the world, spanning seven cat- ageries: Architecture, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Digtal, Transport ard Product 8 February to 15 July 2012, Design Muse lm, Lendon, uavn.dasigomuseum.ora Francisco Mangado Architect, Architecture with the Left Hand Unt 26 January 2072, Aedes am Peffer- borg, Borin, www.aeds-arc.do GRAFT Architects - Distinct Ambiguity Until 12 February 2012, Haus am Waldsee, ‘erin, www, nausamwaldsee de Cc 2 _ i) —_ = ® = >} oO fe) QWine Museum in Corsica Architects: Perraudin Architectes, Lyon Gilles Perraudio Tearn Delphine Bano, Romain Crozetire, Carine Moun, Nobouko Nansenet Structural engineer: Anglade Structures Bole, Pot-Vendras Others involved in the project: see page 108 ‘The wine museum in the ety of Patrimonio in the north of Corsica not only serves as, ‘showcase forthe wine of tis particular cult vation area, but algo provides information on reduction methods as well as te cultural and geographic context. Numerous smaller builcings, in an assembly similar to grees, are placed around terraced courtyards, slaifs, and pathways and nouse required functions. On top of a pedestal made of na- {ural stone embedded in concrete, 60 om strong massive, saw-cut sandstone block walls rise upwards. Below the celing and beneath the ceiling jist, the walls dissolve Into blocks oriented perpendicularly to the facade. In ront of thom, prallad glass isin set ints the facade, flush to the exterior. This petits light to enter the interiors via 3 win- ‘eww bane! from above. The stone walls react slowly to temperature changes and teature only few openings. In combination uth the roof planting, this contributes to tow temoer- atures inthe Itetlor inthe hot eunmer months, when the majrity of wsitors is ex pected to come, The distribution of spaces ‘acrosa smaller indivicual buildings is alse fsdvantageaus for a ccoling cross venti: tion, supported by the winds ofthe nearby a. This mode of construction recall vad tional bulldings ofthe region in a modern ‘or, The arcrtects deliberately decided to ‘omit any further insulation or mechanical ventilation and air conditioning technology, since the embodied energy invested in its ppreduction and recycling can hardly be ‘conserved during operation. Wooden per: agolas cover the spaces between the pavik ions. Inthe future, vines will grew along, them, including a collection ot indigenous varietal to provide addtional shade. A serios ‘of pools in the cpen spaces, in part situated in front of windows, contributes to evapora tive cooling, and thus, toa pleasant micro climate. This principle of adiabatic cooling is also exemplified by tre vines that transfer ‘moisture into tne onvironmant when tern Dperatutos are high. Evan thick walls mado of rather soft sandstone can absorb moisture, mostly at night, and discharge it again during daytime. 2120) DETAR erat SSS KAA Ste an fone plans 2 Wine mucourr Decumartaien 23 Cust region eater 7 Adit aion 2 VPustra (Weer bash4 limtod selection of natural materials, em ployed in a targoted way, characterise the ‘overall impression of the wine museun Using local construction materials as far as possible wasnt always easy, due to subsi {ised mainland imports. For instance, a por- tion of stone blocks was delivered frm the LLuboran region, singe tho local quarry had Closed, Both exterior and interior walls cor sist of solid, yet enly 72 or 30. om deep lone blocks. This lype of block construct meted already found use in a number of the architects’ cther proj BETA 20120 Residence in Grunwald Architoct: Titus Bernhard Architekten, Augsburg Tear Helmut Schmid, Szat ofan Krippl Structural engineer: Dr. Schutz Ingenioure, Korptor Gerhard Pahl, Andreas Jacham Others involved in the project: p08 The unique characteristic of this site is its northern slope. From the street lovel, an ele vation change of more than two stories needs to be bridged in order to reach te «garden level. The bullding responds to this, Situation with ts complex geometry: it fl lows the slope, yet sll permits harmonious Integration into the vila community inthis high-end residential nelghbourneod in Munich, Dus to the elope situation an tall retaining walls, te street facade appears relatively hermetic. 7 sssed via an open flight of stars. Behind i a two-story starcase unfolds, Ancillary func: tions, sue a6 guest rooms and wellness areas, aro located on tis level. The uppor ‘essed by ascending the stars. Itis almost entirely open towards the garden in tne sout"-west, The bedrooms are situated on te topmost level. Their log Glas and the roof terrace are also oriented towards the garden. The extercr visual ap ‘of the building is characterised by Ul, FOND Surtace of the natural stone wall made of granite. The interior, on tha other hand, Is enlivened by @ multitude of relations ta te exterior and precisely sot window operings that ~in part as glazed cers direct light into the interior. Behind the hermetic street facade, forinstance, light can enter via a glazed gap across the multi-story void al the way into the wellness Documant area. The ceiling height glass facade ct living area is completely diferent. Du tots extremely slender protlles, it is hardly per Colvable and creates a near-seamiags tan sion between rooms and terrace. This is ‘emphasised by the cortinuous flooring con: sisting of large-format natural stone pavers. he numerous detals and special features, such 98 tne open chimney that can be used both on tha interior and exterior, the wine rack made of natural stone, or minimalist kitchen with anodised aluminium facing cre- ate an overall siking appearance. Last but ot least, the interiors offer numerous oppor tunities to oftectivaly and aramatically cs play the clint’ art colloction.212) DETAR, DETAR 20120 Dbecumantaten2) Rosisonee h Grunwald Fooreaeocton Sea 120) Concept sta ‘a Noguto 7.60 «7.90 2 Combination Factor Poonam drain 2120) DETAR wy are roof construction: “ain cavty + 26 10mm ROmmnotsel sone ante taninatedaney glass n voroalortecramage mocat—auminury tare, {Orem otanaga mor Snodeed Back Ginckdmarbrare paste 4 Gam akin RAS Srahageard boar Sundig exam drrage froteeton:mat 5 Sarigos ool gute, Spb bitrinus membrane Tquis geste costing WeO'mm PUR naustion Gumi evaporation vepour baer channel eco mmrenexced 1 SB rmmteeder on Simin enarateeub ‘asur coord {rem nea rencar 1 brofaoriestos rentxces fareita sterent forahea! prwcten, gavarives, 9. fates guce ok3hg mma 6 speces cement Feud pls sealant 2c tomm lara inaubion glee salar dis = “eirmiogreres bss + “tiem eavty + +0 “2mm toughened glass inl eorstueton ‘so rm atutl tons, ante sar bos eoct acer Sommventatin gop “zon 100 re PUR gid herr rauin 2ermranrooes) concrete wal SOmm rte tuce0 2am grantee, omatod foarccrstuctor Bom canactore pave Serta bod ‘mn coment see th Uncen: hese: sete fob Dom impact sord laon amen feral laton 0 erat awe) DbecumartaienNatural Park Centre, Elementary Schoo! and Kindergarten in St. Magdalena Architects: Burger Rudacs Architekten, Munich Stefan Burger, Birgit Ruciacs Tear: Anié Frunott Structural engineer: Ingenieurteam Bergmeister, Vahin Others involved in the project: p18, ‘The litle hamlet of St Magdalena, a dis- persed settlement atthe top ofthe VillneB valley, Borders the natural park "Puez- Geisler" in South Twol with its stiking, ag- ged mountain ridges. Here, a new elemen- tary scheal with kindergarten and a visitor Centre for the national park were created on the site of a 19808-era scnool bullcing. The sronitects designed two monolitnic volumes with rock:iks appearance and placed them within the impressive alpine landscape, “Theit tinted and manually treated exposed concrete surfaces correspond to the su rounding rocky ridges. With ther precisely Bt openings framed by laren wood, they ‘actually seam to be cut from stone. Te two, volumes are juxtaposed at an angle anctin Corporate the ridgolines of the surrounding ‘grassy hills in ther design, as well as the course of the adjacent stream, An open place between them unfolds and empha- sises the public character of the ensemble The parking let ofthe natural park cere is deliberately placed at a distance, so vistors at first nave to walk across the open space to roach the entrance of tie musoum, On ‘ floore of the building, an exhibivon oro Vides visitors with information on the natural perk. From the interior, three diferertly or tented panorama windows otter dramatic lows of tho surrounding landscape. Ele mentary aencol and Kindergarten are jcintly 2120) DETAR located in the larger, three-story buildin yot are equipped with individual, separate ‘entrances. Cafeteria, Ibrary, and the large rmut-use auoitoriun that serves as gym are spatially allocated tothe elementary soo, yot are also used by the kindergarten. The elementary school and kindergarten bull: Ing can also be accessed via the vistor centre - particularly the muitruse lecture roam serves, on cecasien, as an event ‘space or additional exhibition space. The fe cade materials are continued within interior spaces, where they alternate accarding to funetionss in some, larch wood with its warm charactor predominates, and olawnere ‘conoroto wth its cool impression Ste pon scale 72000 itor pang ‘wateeay Natwa pak corte Brera school ‘eigen Teaches patkirg Erssnce nts atk corte Gres 4 Bib Secord For rcund Foor Fest lar ‘Acoace va natal poncorte Berane Satara Kichen Ussher crn Evares Knoargorter Straga ccm Paorra "som Documentation 6 20 Pa B ett ccm Group rose Vorb cortal Metis Teachers" urge od bray2 Natura ae Cate, Cemontary Schosl and Kngergaten nt Masala 2120) DETAR DETAR 2120) Decumartaien 38 14 Sph panel leer, mm2 Natura Park Certo, Eemartary School and KIrdergatn nt Malena 212) DETAR, DETAR 20120 Decumartaien a7‘School Expansion in Marburg Architects Hess/Talhof/Kusmierz Architekten und Stadtplaner, Munich Tearn Womer Scvrer, Veronika Seitz, Sarah Michole, Bettna Schnock, Hake Ungor Nicola Schick, Alexandra Hasler Structural engineer: A. Hag] ingenieurgesellschaft, Munich thers involved in the project: p_108. © maricuatceisie | 2005 the university city of Marburg held a ‘competition for both the expansion of the Martin Lutner School and tne redesign of tre Neighbouring ity hall completed in 1969. ‘This combination seems unusual at frst glance, yet appears reasonable in terms of Urban space and, ata closer leck, offers po- tential tor synergy. For instance, wien a con: {areas takes place In the cty mall utlisation of the schoo!’ classrooms or cafeteria is poss- ble. On the other hand, the school can use spaces of the city hall forts own events. Dus tothe scope of building measures, the pro- Jects developed in phases. The rst oar- caruction phase inoludes the school addon. “The main use aroas of this compact passive house ate oriented towards the south, while ‘aneillary rooms are sitiated in the north. In between, @ central circulation hall receives, daylight trom above and connect al floors ‘3cr086 the entre length of te bukling. The recess hall seves as cafeteria, meeting Poin, or event space depending onthe time tthe day and, via an open stait-ase, leads to the classrooms. Galleries and bridges per rmit a muttude of vows. A ited number of durable surface materials euilable for use in a school characterise te inlercts, such as exposed concrate with a fine wood surface pattem, slatted acoustic paneling vith paint finch, as well as natural rubber ficoring. Co: leurs empnasico tho functional areas of the 2120) DETAR future building complex. A powerful green hue denotes the achoo!’s crevlatio areas ‘and recess hall. MDF panelling with natural finigh provides the classrooms wih a rather calm atrosphere. The southern and eastern facades comprise the frst part ofthe new city halls bulding envelope. A pretabsicated Concrete panel curtain wail recalls the exist Ing construction iis embossed surface dis- plays tho negative ofthe oxisting oxposod ‘aggregate concrete facade'’ positive. Pastic moulds served to transfer its structure to the new facade elements. I order to achieve the ‘appropriate grain, these moulds are based ‘onan kdealsed expoced aggregate conorste ‘lemon scaled to 120% of Rs orginal size Tk = Wu L jy ‘ | Pa od | = ae . 5 8 8 Poe Teed 93 yt 2 2 —| 2 clynat texctna Variations were created by using a master clement that is longer than the actual indi dual prefabricated facade elements. Tis, enables creating castings of diferent part of the master element. The bulling envelope receives depth through elements with greater thickness and even surfaces that serve 2s Trames for window and door openings. Ex tendable fabric binds that also permit views towards the exterior when drawn quarantae sufficient sun protection along the graciously glazed souther facade, The temporary face: des between existing and new feature a cost efficient ermal insulation composite system th playtuly applied amall openings along the nerthem facade. In ordor to mect pacalve b Screclowarcen coneletor 2010 house standards, the entre bulding envelo pe is butt as artight as possible and is highty thermally Ireulated. Gioced exterior surfaces don't exceed U-values of 0.18 Wine, The \wood aluminisin windows, tiple-clazed wl th thermal insulation glass, aro eat lush with the themal insulation layer cf the facade andremain below an average U-value at 0.80 Wire. Thus, the surface temper atures aleng the facade Interior always romain eff cently high, and no dratis tet along wi dows, even without radiators. The ventilation system with heat recovery intro-duces fresh Air into classrooms, walle exhaust aris ver- tod via ancilary rooms. Windows can also be ‘opened for vortiation, Dbecumantaten Cty ra omadstingioxcarcen,a a 5 3 2120) DETAR Seteo Exparsien n Marburg52 Setool Beearoion n Marg 2120) DETAR DETAR 2120) DecumantaienStudent Dormitory In Paris Architects: LAN architecture, Pars Benoit Jalon, Umberto Napaltane Tearn Sebastian Niemann, Venevla Ferrat Structural enginost: LGx Ingérieri, Viby eur Seine Obrers invalved in the proie The Quartier La Chapelle is located in the North-east of Paris. It's separated trom the restof te 18th Arrondissement by an exten sive rail rack sytem, Its in a process of transiormatign and, with its heterogeneous ‘mix of residential houses, factories, and workshops offers a diverse and dynamic Context for this student dormitory along the Fue Pajol. Three seven story bulding vo mas fil the previously vacant lot between the townhouses go characteristic for Hauss- rmann's Paris and adapt to their neighbour ing buildings with thee windowed facades ‘and recessed roattop level. Together with the ewer oulling parts in tho rear ofthe lt, thoy enclose a square interior courtyard. The nearly black slate-coloured brick fa cade of tie buling parts facing the street ontrt vith the light larch wood cladding af the courtyard facade. This way, tne dual- ty between street and coutyard is itand its surrounding, The ceilin Mt wincows oriented towards the east are set fusn to the exterior of re streeralde brick facad, The windows of the wostarn and courtyard facades are diferent; they are recessed towards the inteior and toa ture deep window reveals clad in steel sheet ‘metal, The vertical siding and the sliding huttors give tne courtyard julldings their residential charactor, Two vertical gaps along the street facade and the open space inthe bullding centr which otters room for bicycle parking, permit deep views into tie interior of the building complex. A gap situ- ated al the left perimeter provides access to the interior courtyard, and along its lft bor der, the administration and community spaces. The central place servas both as ‘meeting area as well 38 ciculaton space that accesses the vertical, open staircase cores in the four comers ofthe lot, dasa 2 sles! construction with metal grating. The altogether 145 fumished student apartments cover 18 mv on average and inchide three citforent types. Each is equipped wth a latonea riche and battroom. DETAR 20120 Dbecumantaten ‘round ectHi (AAT i —— aT iiity Hall in Bronckhorst scape of the 1 city hall of the ekharst emerges as @ ied building volume, Itis of wo anglod building strips of varying hoight, betwoon which a fat roof spars across 2 double-story hall ships of glancing light dramatise the cream. brick face Via gaps that fand walls. The ic functions upper floors ible single and aroun work: aimed at saving er generating energy, such as tiple gla al appearance is shutters m ‘mer and aro closed at night to rnin hee gt, a images cover the shutta ating a friendly and poetic facade. gi) DETAR, erat aoe Dbecumantaten50, Cay Hain ronehhort 4 2120) DETAR parapet copra, arte atre araoo: earsctor: FBaroavea mm warestuck Bek face alder course 45 mm vertistion gap: buking wap Sod nm aeons rot ania DETAR 2120) 20mm cralrage met Zpwmiumrous layer cs PIR igi netaton iy ind 140 sheet metal decking cr eam seal beam ‘Bx 125 men gypsum board coling ‘mm tapes tarratog cater 008 Inwood tare “Temm MOF par Dao 84 infers bi ite 205 nm ety 200 mn retabicaed wniarced concrete werent ‘Sheroncer We, cant igh Decumartaien 61 section feale ETS0 Verteal sacton roe 125,52 CtyHalin renchhot Varia ston hoveortal section cea 120 1 parapet expng, iia tne 2 2202/54 mm watersck nak toe, 5 fuss fre vorvaroud Pastowin fig oom care, laser es "Dom tamnatod story gi0s guacral ‘sou ‘pie meuston saah ‘Str feat tase + SEincety iemmenv Gm fost class in ‘wood rae ‘ice couse *Paid0 nm aca sto, bbhok inch cessed on ‘heteher cole T TN 2120) DETAR DETAR 2120) Dbecumantaten* 2120) DETAR Decumartaien 65 ‘Swimming Poot in Toro Architects: Vier Arquitectos, A Corufa f Antonia Raya, Critébal Crespo, ~ Santiago Sanchez, Enrique Antoio Tear Cetin Do Vera, Ruth Varola, Pablo Viares Structural enginost: Vier Arquitectos, A Corufia Others involved in the project: p. 10 | nln Sa Pe ni Setrs 1 wae 50 This new pool makes a strong appearance in the small Spanish city of Toro, situated 10 the north of Mactid, The tullding’s evict de sign gesture and its modern language of forms algo recall the expressive continuity of Toro's historic legacy, Seale, texture, and colour refer tothe city’s monumental archi- tecture, Walls made of rammed earh pro vide the poo! withits archaic character. The dosign isthe result of competition and a {alloving Intensive deliberation on this par- ticular matetial. In order to reach the re hired degree of stability, the compesition of the wall material wes established within rnumoraus experiments. Hydrophobic aggro: {gates racuce moisturo inusion. On tho 6x. terir, the cube-shaped building appears hermetic. A long wall, reminiscent o historic fortiications or ramparts, is placed in front lof the pool. Behind i, roct structures of the catetaria and tne locker roome emerge. Thar nteriors have a ight and vansparent character, due to natural lighting via glazed courtyards. The pool resembles an autono- mous volume, and as Such is protected trom the views of passers-by as well as climatic variations. The 60 em strong longitudinal Walls are reinforced by integrated atest Columns that suppert a wood joist roof con- struction. Light that enters from above de- fines the interior through its shadow play land provides the space with a meditative arrosphere, Borge H od [Soko com wearer Enwance, Obs —— Preto oa stensant Ines pos 16. Catster bo9% Summing Poon Tore 2120) DETAR DETAR 2120) Documartaien 6788 2120) DETAR erat Multi-Family House in Zurich Architects: LP Architekten, Regensberg Tearn Martin Reusser, Boris Egl, Roman Boumgartner Structural enginocr: Schiavi Partner Ingonieure, Bolach Others invalved in the project: 109, wuta cvs. ‘The polygonal building volume of this muli- ‘emily Pouse occupies the space of tow de- rmolished row houses and a Kindergarten that was no longer in use, Vth ts unusual fornn, Ieconstistes a sviking termination pit ofthe Glaistasse neighbourhood. The apartment layouts diverge from typical standards. With tneir meandering succes sion of ing spaces witrout particularly ‘signed circulation spaces, they create a {gracious impression. Large windows and Collng-height glazed walls facing the log- las provide a friendly and light atmo- sphere, The entre construction consists ot masonry brick and reinforced concrete ant Is covered by an oxtorior thermal insulation composite system with rendered surface, For tis lage building volume, the architects selectac a relatively coarse, grcoved render wth 5 mm grain. Its impression varies Bccording o the play f light during tre course af the day. The graon nue of tre tint- ‘ed mineral randor witha luminosity of 65% enables perceiving its structure even at low degrees of brightness, such as in the metr ing and in the evening. With its rato ot surface to depth, it sensitively reacts to changing light. Allrendered reveals feature a render fiigh in the samme areen colour. ‘This is complemented by the meticulcusly designed window elements: The rames cf the large windows oriented tonvards the Iv: Ing room and open kitchen project trom the render level and are coated in write with a blue hue along their rent, Along thelr eides, their color Is copper brown, complementing the facade calour. Frames and reveals of the lengtudinal windaw elements in front of the bedrooms and staircases are also cop- per brown, while te exterior mount pero tod shaat metal panols placod noxt ta the ventilation openings ate white. The selection cf exleicr render and use of coloursin the design support a differentiated dialogue be- ‘ween the building volume and the existing buat nlronment and surrounding vegeta tion. This way, the building maintains a bbalanca between unique identity and into gration into its suroundings that originates wath its design. Documentation 6 alo 1:3800 Stetene reund oer plan fa pe Xorenianing 3 Bedroom 4 avi60 MubsFamlyHoues Zuo 2120) DETAR DETAR 2120) Decumartaien 61 Voricacootone @ 200 mmiseicadcorctete 15 wocdlaluminun window, seule 1:20 10 wood aumingan windows, metal oping, enor parte box poawdrboatede-bue 1 2rmparapet ening mea cope. Miles a pour ated black 6 Irie laze 18 Sone Uediwimts larrats ster ga Simm ummm sestmeta, 17 20mm sroovea mera sramotoaieo buete maren rondo teoads cooue Simmarai tte 200mm tema! pslaton ror corer Si mesa bc 8 ga real cord 5 ‘ele lagna (U = a7 Wirt, Soren ietiorcedconctele 14. andoich panel wth eral rere parapet Fearon 0.008 Wary Geto matte rene2 2120) DETAR erat BTV Stadtforum in Innsbruck Architect Heinz Tesar, Viena Project architect barmoser arch-omo 2, Innsbruck Structural eng inoera: 282 Ingenioure, Innsbruck (bret involved in the project: 100 2 Courts area fie 4 fecteen @ 3 awa dena 8 Gatey 3 Since na Only a short walking distance trom Inns- truck’ vivid Mara-Theresion‘Streat, the eadquarters of te “Bank fur Tol und Vor ciepun anibero" corres a complex Urban build fas e000 ing block with a diversity of public functions Crossing a tafficsree plaza and passing a bank brarch office, visitors arive ina fll bouling height central nal. accesses tne ‘adjacent gallery and concert hall, an atrium with water garden, and the bank’ training cconire. The impressive space receives day- light via a large window crierted towards the north and is covered by 8 celing that re sembles a gracious, sculptural curve, This “tignt plough” erables people to experiance Seetion* feo plane Seale 1.1000 later garden Trareng corte acting reom, bone arectore Pod trace the view towards the poaks of tne Nordkerte ‘mountain ridge, also within itorior of spaces. On the extericr, tree large, sculp- turally accentuated and offset window ‘rames emphasise the tower-Ike block ber- der with the main entrance. The exterior and Interior facades aro given a rational charac- ter via altogethor 152 large-format and near Iy-souare window frames made ai reinforced Concrete with a reveal of only & cm ress, The slender appearance of the frame cross-sections, in combination with the high demands placed on surface qualty, oreo! sion of edges, and exactness of dimensions required using selFleveling dry concrete. When the concrete was poured, its flow path was Kept as minimal as possible in order to ‘achieve an even and non-porous surface. | ¥ Fal To] orm6ST Suctrum in inrebrick 2120) DETAR DETAR 2120) Documentation6 BTV Suctoum ininrebrick Horzortal actions sale 120 2120) DETARThermo-Active Building Systems: Operational Experience Practice Report Doreen Kalz, Roland Koenigsdorf, sens Piatferctt Thermo-active building systems (TABS) have — since their enplementation in ital projects inthe 1980s in Switzerland - be- ‘Come established as innovative gystems for surface heating and cooling with significant econemical and ecological potential. In 2007 in Germany alone abscut 845,000 m? of surfaces with tnermal actwation capacity ‘were newy installed, while cooling ceilings {and concrete coro activation roughiy have ‘equal matkat shares. About 60% of new cice buildings are cooled in summer by TABS - and, in part, heated in winter." Par- ticularly low energy buildings with optimised ‘comprehensive concopte for architecture, building physics, and bulling services have low performance rates and eneray demands for heating and cooling. Users desire comfortable intericr climates through: cutthe year, but are atten sceptical about Conventional HVAG system, In this regard, ‘wator-bacod TABS are Increasingly used 238 surfaces for hoating and cooling that ac. tively employ construction compenents of buling stuctures and their slorage capaci ty. They enable a reduetion er even corm plete asence of conventional heating and Cooling ayatome in favour of utlising envi- ronmental eneray sources in Uie eat in groundwater, or ambient ar: e. heating via heat pumps and, as far as possible, direct cooling based on environmental energy sources. Technology and implementation of TABS, especially concrete core temperature con- Uo, are the eubject of an article previously published hate (cf. German Edition DETAIL 6/2007, p. 6704) that emphasises a broad {and systematic evaluation a operational da ta (monitoring) for a successive dovolop- ‘mont and optimisation of such building sys. tems, Experiences and evaluations have been collected from a series of related prejects, mast at al at non-residential ull: ings, that were subject to research. This vill bo tlustrated inthe following. Tho result in- dicate tat when precise planning, impio- mentation, and most of al, proper operation and management occur, an increase in ff- Cleney of up to 50% can be achieved. icing. Dersos Kale, 2005 recat erojaet menage: mart, concent er ervronmeralsneray, cus ot Gnorsy mostorng andion arorgy ceor'g PrO ate roves arr TH 2009) subj ana concepts fr nontesder tating a ert ‘rani energy ar therronactve bailing sy, Pt icing lard Koenig, 1008 preset Pe ‘ester, Saroal ot Aepied elonces elGerach Dror mo inctute fr Buona ard Erovay Seo 1S), {oo or ernlstortactroasy, onary oaroops, land gecterm es, teaching ardvaueatch nom ehet= {yard bu sve (ones) cular gs mh TASS 8 Conmechon wt nesrsuface gectresics. Po Dring dens Pteot. she 2011 Potessor Hochachste Oenoura ‘oous on eneray eters foekrelegy Unt 2011 fear adr Frau. ‘ocean enveormental evargy coves, best ct Shorey wonterng, workplace aly, end bw enecay cooing, Tecmo: active bung systems (TABS) ~an overview Termo-actlve building systems comerise {ube registers that - 28 oppoved toradia- tors and suspended coding celings — are integrated in constuction components ofthe building stucture, They consist ot plastic cr mult-layer compost tubes made of polyetivene (PE) and aluminum, Bagod on thir positon within acaling construction, to systems can be dis- tinguished: + Ih the case of concrete core temperature conto, tube registers are placed directly ‘within the concrete core when concrete slabs of calings or foors (and, occasion ally, walls as wall) are poured. Tubes have 2 diameter of 15 t0 20mm and are lad out 10 0:50 em off cenite, mostly at medium height within the neutral zane (in load bbaaring terme) of ne concrete alab (M1, 2a), + In 36 case of undertioor heating, tubing is placed within screed (il. 2b, 7}. + On the other hand, near-surface systems sre typically capilary tube mats aid in cealing render or within drywal systems lang celings o walls. Mey ate available in tube diameters of 1010 12 mmo, avin the case of capa tube mat systars, merely Sm (il 2c, 8) Accerding 0 requirersents and system de- sign, concrete core temperoture corto can 'be combined with near surface systems Into so-called dualsnode temperature contol ceysters (il. 2d) Baling and ensray concepts wih TABS Non-residential buildings that employ TABS. fare based on varying architectural conconts (6.9. dogres of glazing) and onorgy stand. rds, in tie most simple cases, a conver: tional building concept is complermented by TABS-based space cocling. AS res, values more oF less underrun legally r= ule igure tor thermal ingulation and ‘eneray consumption.® In the case of non-residential buildings that match low energy standards, primary ener- {y consumption for technical building serv 2120) DETAR lees and lighting average at one-third of conventional values. The EnOB (Energioop- timiertes Bauen’) promotional program de- fines target values of 100 KVM, Fy. “This value car be allained by empioying & wellinsulated and airtight bulcing enve- lope, comprehensively reducing solar intake (sun protection systems), ettecte and hygienic ventilation with heat recovery, sutt Ciont thormal building storags capacity, and limited internal loads, e.g. via efficient appl ‘ances, daylight ullisaion, ete Nor-tesidental ow energy buildings are the ‘deal, yet not the only reasonable context for Laing TABS in combination wth natural env ronmental oneray sources or sinks (earn and groundwater are, 0.g,, natural heat Sources in winter and natural heat sinks in summer). The schematic of these systems (il 3) is complemented by tour energy bal- ‘ance zones of heat and cold supply in order ta compare ciforont buldings and thelr on ‘ray concepts. These four eneray zones ato bbalanced individually. They comprise the following subsystems and components. In ‘each case, overall energy demand needs to bbe considered, including cunilary energy demands for pumps, metering, and contcl tectnology, ete Zone |: provision of environment-based heating/cooling from groundwater, earth, or ambient air Zone I: generation of heating/cooling via (reversible) heat pump system {active heating and cooling) or via heat exchanger (direct cooling) Zone ilk thermal storage and disboution of heating and cootng within buile| Ings. Zone IV: transfer of space heating and coo! Ing via TABS and machanical vont: lation systems Concrete core temperature control practice experiences and resutts Practice exparionces and operation evalua tions of a seloction of non-residential build- Ings with TABS and eneray systems ao in- troduced inthe fllouing fill 4), The ilusrat- ed quantitative evaluations are based on DETAR 2120) 1 Concrete cow tomparanro cont Dust teboragtrscaryng urter, paces be fen vet sr upper erorcer er ye. wh ‘rensvring vere temperature devin wh Pecelne 2 Therro-ecto bulsing este (TABS: 2 Carerata coro temaeratira cond oad. ‘earng caing b Corerat cove temperatura cont, Noor 6 Nesesurtass tarp uh capitan be nats 4 Dinleaface consenng Detatosirforesion avaiable a au tice nt. fhenro-echve bulking syters 2 Genelec iusaton, ular coneionng ‘i TABS comeinedrth tral rvkcnmers ‘Snegy Stoo 2a long tetm montoring campaigns within the EnOB! and Low Monitor* promotion pro ‘grams of the Geen Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology (EMI). They are complemented by operation experiences af further buildings researched by the Univer- sity of Applied Sciences Biberach. The data are diferertiated according to success tac tors and requirements for planeing, imple mentation, and operation Interior thermal comfort in summer and winter Primary requirement forall heating and cooling systems s guaranteeing 8 certain ‘thermal qualty ot space. Expectancios re garding spatial comfort can, however, vary according to function. DIN EN 18281 dis- linguishes comfert categories | to IV with comespending varying minimum and maxi mum temperatures {il 5). The analysis of ummertime thermal comtor of nine catego ry I objacts Indicates that thresholds waren". exceeded during 95% of use il. 4). Cate gory Il efers to "normal expectations" at a amblertar = coaing omar groindualer = grounder wal e rabuster —~eanweter eter J gwinenraipzove 00008095 maximum of 25°C interior temperature Buildings A to K ore non-residential and mostly administrative, industrial, or educa tional buildings that significantly or oom- pletely rely on TABS for cooling and heating by using earth or groundwater in combina tion with heat pumps (il 6). The evaluation timeframe spans t6o to ve years. ‘The positive characteristics of TABS in re {92rd to intoror tampcratures and related preconditions can be summed up as follows: Advantages + Roplacing mechanical cooling with con: dltioning based on orvironmental enoray is possible I office buildings feature very good thermal and sun protection, limited ternal loads, sufficient therral building storage capacity, and an alright building tervelope in connection with mechanical basic ventiation + When TABS aro used fer cooling, interior target temperatures are almost rever ox ste ener heat exchanger rman devituor rox corace | haat tore __| reatpump sytem vane sare Tecmooay 2 9900006 ceeded if sizes are adequate, operations are managed sensibly, system limits (6.0. system inetia) are considered, and envi ronmental sinks are available. In winter as well BKT can guarantee sufficient thermal comfort without additional static heating surfaces, as long as mecharical ventila- tion vith heat recovery isin place.*© + System and construction component tem ppotatures that are close to reom air tom peratures, the high degree of radiation ‘within overall heat transfer values, as well as low air change and air velocity rates i crease thermal comfort + Duo to rolatwaly minimal over and undor ‘temperature rates from caling to interior, ctfecis of eof regulation are vary good. Is room temperature higher than construc tion compenert temperature, then the ‘component provides surface cooling, and Intne opposite case, surface heating, This ls of advantage during transhional ‘seasons ~ yot, requires corresponding agjustment mecharical veriain sabia anergy. ecolnghaatng | tharovactiv lng taterDiv ast 2a fort catagories LAV ht 8 Eulergpnyse Disacvantages: Exclusively conditioning rooms with TABS. results In maintsining threshold values due to high degree of inartia, but not to maintaining singent target values for reom temperature, i particular tempera ture values are to be guaranteed, add tional adjustable and quickly reacting heating and cooling systems are require + Instaling lion elements throughout buildings to con- trol architectural accustics (reverberation time, sound distribution) arent apprepri- ae in spaces with concrete cove tempera ture control. Spaces with nigh acoustic, domands require corresponding sp concepts. + Dus to system inertia of TABS, user tol of room temperature requation is sig rifcartly lived, no addtional systems with quiok reaction time are present Enargy offeioncy of bulcing systoms with TABS in combination with erwiranmental energy The ilustrated heating-ceoling supply struc ture il. 3) ean reach nigh eneray efficiency rates, if eubeystoms — individually a2 well a2 In combination - are planned, implemented, and operated at necessary levels of qual IIL 9 shows the res aluations of the major target parameters and factors for enorgy efficiency of more than ten bull Ings wits TABS and near-surface geother mal energy. The analysis isthe result, among others, of the above mentioned lang-tarm menitoring of nonresidential buildings corresnonding ta the inreduiced balancing zone methodol ill 3). Those evaluations as woll as op trations oxporioncos in further projacts re sult inthe following success facters in gard to the entay afficiency of such build ing eneray systems: + During heating, coner tempe ture contol i & low temperature syetom, and during cooling, itis a high tompora: {ue system. This enables the eticiont ut sation of environmental heat sources (pro vision of heating energy) or sinks (prow 1 Eroerence Pe 4200: SO“ CN © 228i 2c i co | 0 ES «2 NE © LE < NE | 20 NN | 2c: nae gi) DETAR, sds.09 deasea, Fv oral camera fer net ancora coventabie standard ol opecta fore aoptcable er kt 5 taainibdlineoltheyoa energy). In winter the natu: bles savings of investment costs via smal ral temperature lovel of envronmental en- er equipment. ergy fe Increased trrougha heat pump, + Detaching apace heating and cealing nd in summer itcan be often used for di- tom mechanical venation enables re rect cooling cf buildings without employ- duction of venation installavions to pro: ing @ eacling unit. Only with such vary elfi- vide air change aecarding to hygienic re heating and cooling generation can quirements. This not only reduces operat- TABS conserve energy, since the limited ing costs, Dut also the size clair supply systermelated regulation capacity atirst_ ducts by up to 70%. Detaching latent loads to an incroaso of usar energy the (moist) and sonstve (dry, porcaivabla thermal energy that is inoduced into a cooling loads, energy demands and costs space ~ compared to systems with very regulation capacity + Thermally activated conc te ceilings can nificantly lowered as well, even supply 'bo used a storage for briciging time gaps + Tho combination of TABS with heat pump/ botwocn energy s mand. Thamal loading d reduces eneray costs for dayline use of i ipply and onetay de. cooling unit an naar ing nighttime energy, such as ok thermal prob (il. 13) has builaings i nightime tants are lower. Air proven highly anergy efficient in practice, Conditioning (heating or cooling of sup- Que to their operating temperatures, ther- ply ir) during the day, separated trom rmo-active bullding components are the ‘operation of concroto core tomporature \doal conoumer of environmental enoray control at nigh, thus enables reducing cf. annual performance rates of balance heating and cooing generation andena- zones |and I (il. 3 : Be 224 a p76) 2000 5 | 8911] 500 6 igre tine coalhg Beautiful skin. The beauty of fibre cement cladding is more than skin deep. Take a fresh look at Marley Eterit's good-looking, hhardwearing fibre cement cladding. \With 2 palette of 86 subtle and inepring colours in a variety of textures and finishes, it's worthy of the most high-profile projects. It boasts fe expectancy of at least 50 years and has robust resistance to impact, weather, frost ané mould, too. ‘Sot will keep those good looks long ino the future. 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Evaluations and practice reports, however, also indicate that despite etficioncy rates already attained, existing potential generally permits further savings: + The eneray effctency of environmental heat eaurces and sinks (balance zone I) are defined by electrical energy demands {ausliary energy) for their operation, Le predominantly by energy demands ot pri- mary pumps (groundwater pumps or brine Pumps). Expected pump performance ratos and resulting enoray consumption may vary significantly between objects + With TABS, room temperatures don't sig nificantly eiffer rom operating tempera tures, This leads to low temperature dfer- ‘once between flow and return, which re ‘ui in @ comparatively high volume tlow becoming necessary in order to tansport a cerlain amount of heating or coaling Also, thete are great diferences in ef: cleney of up toa factor ef five (balance zone Il) + Annual performance rates of heat pump and cooling machines of different projects also vary significantly (balance zone I), which can resuitin broad rangesin eff ciency of overall heating and cooling ‘supply (balance zone i). This results in te following reaulrements for planning, construction, and operation: * All hydraulic systems, i, primary as well 1s cstibution and transfer tibes require careful plarning and implementation clear ly aimed at anergy oficiency. Tubs nat ‘works with low prossure, correctly sizod primary pumps (e.g, smaller than 40 WN,/ KW.) and optimal operation manage ment permit crease in eciency by to '50% in the researcned units, During direct ‘cooling operation, this would load to annu al porformance rates largor than 20. + The thermal alignment of geothermal probe feds or groundwater well systems also requires dligence. Incorrect assump: 2120) DETAR balance lini: uisaton of environmental heat sources and sinks for hesting end coo oat canes i oat ork ticioney (drat oat) covcheay insted eeeicaleerormanes, par pume 20-220 Wynn annval energy cons-mrpton, rary pump BS-A01MIM lepers dfreros, Howe ow, hearavecotng 1eakatin terperatre haat sacs teat shi ear eee balance lini I uttzation ot heat pups and costing wits in combination with ervrormentl heat sources and ans for heating and coding ffciony of eartyccupled heat sure Crotudrg ala energy fo pomary cum) APR 6. A, Mh, sffcioncy of groundanter couples hoat pure {hough aailary array forpemary Bum) APR On AN, uroincy o ear ccupted oxotng unt igh aay wpegy fox prmary Em) APRIL 48-5640, th, ‘rare of etectieny consumption, primary puro ot heat pump system (conterser are ay enegy for prttary pup) heat parp aura heath tho water Peat) balance limit I: heat and cold storage and distribution within buldings spectialy insted elecical perommarce for diiouion ard 20-120 W, i, tary aecay damana ter aeibuton ard Ummaizcumpen nesting 15-65 KR, urary sreccy darn fer dibulon and Umnsizcumasn ecolng ——BT-AOMNNS nt blancs limit V: Resting snd cooling transfor int ntrirs a thermo-actve bud systems (TABS) ‘veralaystam efclency (heating) APRN: 1-2.5 kil veal system acincy (cag) APRN 5-BOKM A, ‘ow trprctire TAS teat p20" fou temperature TAS (cota) 16-22°0 DETAR 2120) 10 Calin conreston exoilary ube mets 1 Gateg conracton, corer cove omparaue Sone ing tions (e.g. existing undisturbed earth tem Peratures, available groundwater supply quantities) and errors in sizing units can lead to inadequate thermal performance or yield, or at least impact eneray efficlen- cy. Inthe worst case, retvofitinstallation of an additional heating or cooling generator may become inevitable. + Heat pumps and cooling units require careful selection and sizing according to individual application. Unnecessary socu- rity supplements in performance lead to increase in oad frequency, which may negatively impact the efficiency and long vity of aggregates. Wnon solecting brands or typos, oficioncy as high as possible in the planned range of operat- ing temperatures (temperature rise) needs to be taken inte account ~ inthis regard, there may be significant tiferences. Also, electrical stand-by lone 8 (convo), ollsump neater) can be vary large. + An optimised operation management can lead to reducing the auxilary energy de~ mands, @.9. for pump flaw. Runtimes should be limited tthe absolutely neces: sary. I required, an intermittent pump op- eration (temporary or periodic daaotva- tion] or volume flow contol with tempera ture dtference of 3 and 5 Kelvin between tlow and return are eHtective ‘Algnment and control equation of thera salve building comoonenis Paniculaly concrete core temperature con- Ualisa storage systern with a certain de gree of inetia, Stationary sligrment meth ‘ods are only partly effective. This is why dynamic bulling simulations comprise an important instrument for planning, succos sive operation management, and control” regulation. To this day, no particular regula tien strategy for concrete cere temperature control has become deminant. tis often fomployad during night-time. Near-surtace porimater stip cloents of air cooling utllse free or mechanical codling and heating during daytime, in order to reply react to load changes. Radiators as well are combined with con- Crete core temperature control regulated mostly via room thermostats. Concrete care temperature coniral is generally convolled and not regulated, Le. bullding components are often during nighttime) thermally bade fd accerding to zones cr individual build Ings without feeding back on current room temperatures. Adapting flow temperature to moving averages of extorir temparature across one or mote days Nas currerily found broad use, Thus, building compo: nents are rere cr less intensely thermally loaded depending on the weather. The ‘ranattion between heating and cooling mode is gradual Innovative regulation algo- ritums that transcend these medals, i. for volume flow adaptation in relation to temper ature diference, or hased on weather fore- ‘casts, seldom find use at this time. Ques- tions on e.g. Now to deal with extreme ‘weather changes or regarding optmal oper ations In tos of enoray havont been an ‘snared yetin ways that are tied and trusted in practice. An interesting concept for align: ment, contre, and regulation of TABS has been developed in Switzerland. It takes the dynamic storage characteristics of TABS in- to consideration, according to the "Unknown But Bounded!" principle (UBB) and the fact, that solar heat loads active within buildings aren’ exactly known beforehand. However, ‘they can be limted by ettective minimum and maximum values. Application and, if required, improvement ofthis method and alleraive concepts are currently subject to research Since time-related behaviour evades pre- cise control and all calculations and sini tions always display cartain deviations from successive practical operation, a 1 to 2 year agjustment phase atthe begining of build ing operation and use is sil necessary of atleast, recommended. ‘The goal shauld be maintaining desired Internal thermal conditione as well a opt misation of enoray ofticioncy. The evaluations introduced here and the de- rived attainable target values can serve as ald for evaluation Tecmooay 13 Error sources in planning and implementation The above mentioned requirements tor buildings with TABS in combination with en vironmental energy may also include epectt- lc error sources. Tre following practical ex amples ilustate this fact Recording basis fora geothermal probe Neld for direct geothermal cooling Is. based on ltorature stating values of ap prox. 11°C temperature of undisturbed earth The actual valve measured i the field, on location unusually high and dis advantagecus for cooling at atout 15°C, did't become part cf planning. Thus, the sizing of te goothermal probe tleld was Inauticlont or crect cooling during opera: tion, Oniy the use ofa reversible heat pump enabled active cooling + In another constuction projet, planning was correct. Homever, a supply network ‘was installed that was based on sizing TABS pipes for a temperature gap that was too large, and thus, for a volume fw that was less than half the size as re- quired. The installed pipe network dis played flow resistance of auch magnitude hat the required volume flow couldnt be eupplied. As reult, the centeal distribution duct was replaced, + Disadvantageous regulation adjustments ‘can lead to utlising TABS for heating in the morning and cooling in the atterncon during transitional seasons. Inthe case discussed here, alterations to regulation target valuos salved tie prob: Jem without loss in tietmal comfort in the building, In a numer of projects with open recoct Ing units (cooking towers) and groundiwa: ‘or well systome, the heat purnp was In stalled in the ati. In an open hydraulc system, the pump needs fo bridge the en- tie building height in addition tothe di tance to the well below ground = this n= creases the energy required for pumping {In another building, problems with pump- Ing wator whon activating the crouncwator pump lad to corstant operation of the pump, and thus, an excessive increase runtimes and energy consumption,74 Thamo-Actve Buldhng Systeme: Operational Exoaron Hood, gscthoral U probe |gcothanral heat 13. oirte-curort ergy oto nth ong nay Tachoa pase bas or bud cansining Such errors can, ina worst case scenario, necessitate changes. In other cases. altora- tions in operation may compensate for er rors, or tey aren’ even naliced. Generally, the resultis excessive eneray consumption that can endanger beth the ecological as ‘well as the economical advantages of the overall system, Typical construction site TABS damages + Deperiging on installation depth of tubes, construction components with TABS may be subject to dling only up to a certain deptn. Service lines and other installations ligrting) that would penetrate t00 far into tho components intorier require prior preparation by embedding empty tubing into ceilings. n projects where this was dlisregarcied, the number of “nis” curing cling was, unfortunately, relatively igh. It TABS line within a. component ia cam: ‘agod, the component noeds to be opened at the corresponding location, and a now {ube ofiting piece including press coup- lings needs to be installed. In terms of technology, this s possible and actually tried and tested, yet requires significant offort and ia, tus, costly, + Iftubes that are part of a concrete cove temperature control system are arranged nest the lower reinforcement layer, dam- fags to tubes that citribute water caused by sharp reinforcement wires should be 12 avoided. In these cases, prefabricated re Inforced concrete elements with integrat- ed tubing constitute an alternative + TABS tubes are pressurevflled with water bot when concrete is poured and when it cures. In one particular case, water wasnt drained betore the beginning of winter as requitd by regulations. The incurred frost damages were irepatable, The concrete core lemperature contrcl system had to be taken offine and was replaced by sus- peacied cooling sais ‘Such construction ste-elated damages Coan, however, be avoided when corres: ponding requirements are met - this calls for an educated and attentive construction supervision. Building TABS, and most ofall 13 Prooice Report concrete core temperature contra, means that shell construction and interior outfitting tare Imegrated in a way that is unusual to ‘many projeot partners, Conclusion In recent years cooling or heating buildings tn TABS in combination with envieormen: tal energy has become an established prac: tieo, Many cuccessful and well-unctioning ‘examples chow that these systems can pro- Vide both a high degree of thermal comfort as well as high energy efticiency, most of all In comection to near-surtace geothermal ‘nergy. However, practice reports and sys: tomatic sclenttic evaluation ofa seloction of 2120) DETAR projects inckcate room for improvement in planing, implementation, and oneration, ‘Mest of alin regard to potential for eticion cy. Particularly in the case of thermo-acive ‘building components, proper alignment of the overall system, correct implementation at the construction site, and cligent opera- tion management are of signiicant impor: tance. Since buildings with TABS are often low onergy buildings and call or particular system requremente, the auxitary energy demands [most of all, for pumps) become more relevant than is generally the case, due to the low overall energy demands (il. 3). This requires all project partners to rothink a numbor of ings. Sciontiic ober vation and furthor development of planning, operation rrariagement and supervision are Important contnbuitons to comprehensively Ltlise the potential for energy eficiency ct buildings with TABS in the future * § Lowrie, Koot,. 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Kal, & Zaveohne: apaiser cf ewareray afes oulargs Siner using ert mal crf rte Enrgy aed Seliegs 297) P0757, 207 E Ostlra,FRomnigecare Thormischs alterna von Gavtolon Hezer Und Kinin vor Gewerbobasen, am Ba, 322 «HERE caro, Leman, Feng ‘Tdi fr anung Bodog ude7s Covert, Erick ans Stone Ganeucten A star rises - the new “Haus der Astronomie” in Heidelberg “The new "Haus der Astronomio” (House of Asvonemy) is located high above Heldel- berg on the Kenigstuh. Darmstadt-based areitects Bernhardt + Partner have de- signed the building n the shape of the spiral galaxy M51, which was catalogued by the French astronomer Charies Messier ("1720 11817) Fram 2012, the new Haus der Astonemie ill provide the ideal setting for the work of the Genter fer Astronomy Ecucation and uiteach. At frat glance, the reinforced Concrete building appsars symmetical, with floors and walls that are dynamically rotated around the centre. The curvature of the tal arms ofthe galaxy steadily increases toward the centre hawever, while the height cf the lazed tacade bands decreases, and the {ze of the doubly-curved metal facade in (creases. Thus, tho galaxy has not boon real ized as a two-dimensional image, but as a spatial sructure of orbits. Architects Bern= hart + Partner have alse moved the spiral rms containing the work levels by halt a clorey and thereby enhanced the perceived rotation around tne core. Crose-reterences between the spaces of the two spiral arms allow visitors and users to treely experience the extracrdinary shape of the building. Re- allsation of this unusual building has Deen possible tranks to ts owner, the Klaus Techira Foundation. The Foundation alm vith tie Haus der Astronomigis to have the natural sciences seen by the public as part cf our culture. Responsibility for the man- agement of te building lies with the Max Pranck Scclety, witn day to-day manage- ‘ment carried ovt by the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy {MPIA) In terms of content the design is centred on tree pillars: knowledge transfer, outreach, ‘and edueation, withthe overall aim noing to promote interaction between researchers. ‘Anotiar aim is to make astronomical knowh ‘edge on the origins and structure ofthe un- verse as comprehensible and accessible as possible tothe media and public. Wen ar- Chitects eueceed in arousing interest in sck ntic content trrough such arenitectural landirarke as the Haus der Asttonomie in Heidelberg, then corporate architecture fu fils its purpose in the best sense possible Combining suibject and form into a fascinat- ing galaxy-shaped building presented all tice involved with a huge challenge how- fever, because two-dimersicnal plans were inadlacuate for describing it. For this reason, the planners worked together on a three dimensional building model. 2120) DETAR (600 cf laid relnorced steel, 1175 m of in slallod prestressed steel, around 3000 i of Insitu concrete and a precest dome weiah- Ing 208 t and comprising twenty cfferent segments ilustrate the dimensions of the shell, The unique building project was an {unusual task even for experienced Heidel ‘borg-baced construction company Alten: ‘bach GmbH, which was commissioned to bbuld it "We manulactured the constantly. changing wall shapes in approximately ten by three mete segments using special formwors", ays alto manager Sven Schnol dr, describing the proparations for tre con. crating, The reinforced concrete eructure encompassed more than 100 different ra a straight walls are rare in the bulking Due to ts complex geometry, many of the Ccompitor-generated shaped parts ter the formwork wore manutactured epecticaly tor this site, For the frt time in is Fistory Alors ‘bach built self-supperting dome cut of precast reinforced concrete units, wich spans.a 14-metre-wide opening. A S00 crane was needed toi the individual car: crete dome elements, ‘A special highlight according to Suen Sch- neider were the four prestressed cantilever ccellings and the complex beam grid. Wits thelr mass of prestressing stee! and pre stressing strands they are always cast in ‘one piece, and lie on $B4 architectural con- Crete supports. These supports, of which there are only eight in total, are also inclined boy 10 degrees, The structure, which hardly needs any walls, enables the interior to have a floxibio design that can be adaptod to ‘meat the epociic needs of users. 1D TBG Transportbeton Kurpialz Germany +49 (096221 73.200 \wawtbg-kurpfalz-beton. da 1 Heidelberg Comont Concrete — design & construct with | petan the building material of tomorrow Edition ‘Ahandbook for architects & designers The ability to shape conctete as desived, supplemented by its versatility in design and simplicity of constuction, make ithe proterred busing material of teday. The success ot ® contruction project denends not only on caretul design {and constuction, but also on proper specifications and Contracts. Concrete as a building materlal covers the basics of working with concrete, with special emphasis fn the design and site management roles ofthe arcnitact It simi explores the trends in building materal techno logics, developments of innovate concretes, and exper: fences of architects Fr the tei, = Prefabricated versus instu concrete design guide with detailed drawings and explanations = Advice: Everything you need to know about specitica tions, construction contracts, and site management '= Field reports an producing innovative concrete surfaces = Currant developments in concrete coneiuction translucent concrete, ightweight sawdust concrete, textile concrete Concrete = Concrete & ecology: classification and sustainability ‘San s7a-0. 7043-70014 (of conorote conettion Wain Pook 2006 ‘iB pazes vth purerous azo ans phe. 9000/6 3920/88 Spesageipsceng TAT appieabe a Scroll online through the book Order online at www.detail.de/p-concrete78 Conotta Erol ans Stone Ganetucten Street scene link ‘Anew theatre ovetlocking the River Lagan in Belfast, nas won Vie award for the Best Public Bullding category at the Erkck ‘Awards, held atthe Marriatt Grosvenct Square Hotel in London ‘The new Lyric Theatre included the demal: tion ef the existing theatre and the constuc- tion of @ new building providing an aucito- rium, rehearsal, and studio together with technical faciities, a reception, barayer, ices and an ectucation room. Architects O'Donnell + Tucmay won an in temational architectural competition held ly the Lyric to design the new theatre facility, imarassing the plging panel chairad by ob Allies of Alles ancl Morrison who d= ceeribed the development as “an example of coutstancing architectural commitment wath beautiful interiors that cloverly links with the street scene’, Built on an epic scale, the theatre is sited between the surrounding Beast brick streetscape and the serpentine parkland cf tre Paver Lagan. The new build- ing holds one comer of the continuous eye tem of brick streets and has been made to match the sunounding local Belfast brick. itwas built by brickwork contractor, Gilbert Ash NI Ltd using Hentage Rec Blend bricks ‘rom Ibstock. The natural day lighting of the bulging is botn sustainable and enhances the bricewark. The Brick Awards is erganised by the Brick Development Association, the annual con test provides the dettniive showcase fer ‘wnat brick can achiove, Thors ware a record number of entree, with projects from right acoss the globe. 1 Ibstock Brick, United Kingdom 46 (0)1590 261989, vwwauinatock co.uk Tho Brick Dovolonmant Association United Kingdom +a (0}20 7328 7090 vwbrick. org.uk. Precast waves at Dover ‘A new 3,500 me promenade, known as the Esplanade, has been created at over with Involvement from the Commission for Archi- tecture and the Bult Environment, wich is helning to ckive cultural crestve regeners- ton In England's seaside resorts, The £2 rmilion project won the British Precast Grea tiiy in Concrote Award 2011 for Arctitoct Tonkin Liu. Thorp Procast wae chosen to manufacture the structural precast concrete ‘components forthe project, which isin the form of tree waves: a series of scuiptural ramps and stairs that rise and fal ta connoct, the beach to the Esplanade; a sculptural re tang wall providing sheltered spaces with ‘oak benches along is lengt; and a line of shite columns with kghting that can be ean trolled to create a wave movement. The ar- Cchitect v8 encouraged to get involved with te whole procoss of mauld and canoreta Unit manufacture, observing and spening tine with the company’s production teams and working closely with them toresoive ‘complex detaling issues. The units were rmanitactured with fibres instead at conver tional rebar ~ a distinct advantage in a ra: rine environment Moulds and units were achieved using a SD ‘compiter program that praduced some un- Usual geomettic srapes, protles and sur- faces. In addition, come of the units com. bined citer colors: for example, the walkways were predominantly white Con Crete with integral butf concrete copings. A major challenge was the need to lan and Control ie sequencing and correct align: ‘mento ersure seamless and flowing wan tions between individual unis. Gonstruction on site was managed by Ringway. 1D Bitish Precast, United Kingdom +44 (0)1162 596 161 \wwawubrtisnrenast.ora 1 Thorp Precast United Kinga sm +42 (0)171782 661165 vwausthororecast co.uk. 2120) DETAR Decorative finish for college High pecformance masonry trom Fortiorete was specified for @ new Learning Zone at Mid-Cheshire College in Winsford. Previ- ously the site of a gas works, the S-storey camaus bulding provides a new landmark at the entrance to the town and accommo: dates over 300 students and stat Project architects Elis Wiliams specified Diamond White masonry in Polished, Split faced and Textured finishes, with the aim of Creating a modern, crisp-locking extercr to retlect Its contemporary development asp rations, Polished Medici was used on the front ef the building and wraps around to one side, which then changes to Textured masonry the latter ie leo used on the rear of ‘oullding in comoination with Splitaca ma ssonry. The Sale then continues along the full length of the opposite side of the building, wrapping around to the front en= trance and adjeining the Palished Medic. ‘Simon Ford, director at Ella Willams Arch tects, commented: "We wanted tre building to act as a landmark for Winstord and as a catalyst for regeneration within the town, therefore everyone involved inthe project from tne design team and cllent, through to the local planning authority, agreed that 2 high-quality fish was essential. Forcrote provided us with the solution that we were lecking ior and we ate extremely pleased with the finished result.” COfforing a wide soloction of decorative con Crete facing blocks, the Architoctural Ma: ssonry range is described as an aesthetically lfective alternative to the intetnal or the ex ternal leat of a cavity construction, and cre~ ates clean, maintenance-ree surfaces, 0 Fortorote Lis United Kingdom +44 (0)1429 898001 aycfoticrete.co.Uk Concrete, ck ara Sore Gonctueten Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 house utilises prefabricated brick-faced panels ‘A Gode Level 6 econcuse in Eurbage, Leicestershire, said to be te frst private development in the UK bull using prefab- cated brick and block cavity walls, has proved a prizewinner for Hanson UK. The ‘company took first prize for Lawn House in the “Imovatve use of brick and clay prod: ucts’ catogory at the Brick Development As- sociation awards. Although skiale-teaf pre- fabricated masonry and composite concrete panelshave been used for many years, pe fabricated cavity walls = were the to leaves are made and tled together in ne factory — aro stil a now concept. Designer Penny Shankar and project man- ager Fred Badowski of Nelerner Projects had visted the Hanson EacHcuse™ at the Building Research Establishments Innova tion Park in Wattord to explere the concept of profabricatod panels. Thishouse was built using traditional masorry walls and concrete floors to achieve Code Lavel 4 but was assembled as prefabricated compo: rents to increase the speed af on-site instal- lation, improve tne quality and acouraay of Construction, help deliver aitightness and reduce impact on the surrounding environ- ment Penny Shankar was keen to take the concept further and develop a zero carbon brick and block house, and she approached the company to discuss whether protabr ccaiad panels could offer te bane of ott site constuction while helping to deliver a Code Level 6 building, The resuitis Lawn House, where each tailer-made panel sists ofa high-strength wirecuttacing brick (Yorkshire Red Blend), insulation and a 00mm Thommalita inner leat. bonded to getier with @ moditied martar, which is ox tremely strong in terms of both tension and ‘camprassion, "Each of the 20 panels used ‘weighed up to seven tonnes and measured Lup 10 9 min length," said Paul Rogatzk., head of design and technical services at Hanson. "Key lo their succese was the wall lie specication, which needed to ensure thatthe panels Could be constructed, ited and transported to site and installed without any damage, which waeno mean teat." “The panels feature § mm joint rathor than the standard 19 mm and were censtructed by Irvine Willock, the company's btick and block contracting division, wien also ear ried out the instalation. The project is also described ae te frat example of a two-sto rey prefabricated masonry house wih con- Uinuous brickworkin the UK and, itis claimed, the accuracy is such that no con- rection joint is wible between the gtound and tst hoors. Requirements trom the Lit time Homes standard were designed in to allow the property tobe adapted lo accom modate the future needs of is occupants, such as level tresholds, a groundficor shower rocm and windows that offer a view when seated. Sustainable features and technologies include greywater and rainwa tor harvesting, a heating systom with a su por-ingulated thermal siore, and sola photo- voltaic panels across the entire south-facing toot. The dhiveway is paved using Hanson's Foxmpave sustainable urban drainage sys- tem (SUDS), which prevents run-off an flooding from tne paved area and collocts and filters rainwater for later use. These and otter measures, togetier withthe level cf airtigntness trem the brick and block cen= struction, mean that running casts ars ex- pected to be less than £200 a year. Hancon's Cement division hae recently launched the naw product Regen® ground granulated blastiumiace slag (GGBS}, which is designed to replace up to 70% ef the Portland cement normaly used in concrete Made from elag produced in iron making, it Ig clalmed to reduce embodied CO, emis sions by over 900 ka per tonne of cement, making it more sustainable than cement substitutes such as pulverised fly ash, and to pve a superior finish with wter-looking concrete. The company has also announced that all of its product lings, including its cement range ‘and the new GGBS, have now received BES {6001 (FSM), the cemincation tor the Fespon: sible Sourcing of Matorials, which is recog rico within the Code for Sustainable Homes (03+) and BRE Environmental As- sessment Method (BREEAM), counting to wards the credits required to assess the code level of a building, 1 Hanson UK United Kingdern +44 (0)845 600 1616 wwhanson. com89 Conerat ik an Stone Garston Sustainable holiday home Alexander House, a luxury, elght-bedroom holiday hore in Perthshire, Scatland, has been bull with sustainabilly, high-eneray performance and comfort in mind, by taal tional architect Rcbert Adam, director at ‘Adam Architecture. The new property was Constructed using tne ThemnoPlan Pius sys- tam from Natural Building Technologies (NBT). ThetmoPlan fred clay blocks use a true thin bed mortar, just 1 mm thick, with in- terlocking dry vertical joints to form the ma- sonty wall, 2d the process is sai to allow Cconetnuction of wall to be typically treo to ‘our timgs fester than conventional block work, wih ne linitation on the height that can be builtina day and no drying-out shrinkage. The blocks are then overclad with a continuous layer cf Diffutherm wood bre inaulation, whieh delivers an external ell wth minimal thermal bridging (typ cally, ay-valuo of 0.02 Wine). This i fn ished externally with NET's natural ime render ‘The honeycomb cross-section sbucture of the blocks and the compositian of the insu lation together are designed to deliver ex- cellent levels of thermal coherence as well fs high thermal and acoustic insulaton val. Liss. The use of the system at Alexander House has resulted in an extemal wall U value of 0.16 Wik, NBT algo claims the eystom delivers highly effective breathability helping to safequars the integrity ofthe structure and to maintain ‘a healt internal environment, as well as providing oruclal thermal mass, whicn nalps pprevant overnaating during the hotter sum: mer months, Its sustainability credentials include the use of natural materials, recyclabilty and love toxicity and embodied carbon, NBT, United Kingdom mm 44 (o}seaa 938308 vwuasnatiralbullling.co..ke Hand-made appearance ‘The variety of tone and texture offered by Wienerberger’s Heat range of clay facing bricks was lnsvumental in is choice for @ ew community centre in Lichfield, Stafford- shire, which has been builtto serve the Communities of Darwin Park Estate and the Ghester Foad areas ofthe oly. Designed oy Bryant Priost Nowrnan Architects, Darain Hall community centre is named after Era- ‘mus Darwin, who lived in Lichfiskd during the 18th century, Given the building's high-patlo location on Cathedral Walk, Iewae oesential thatthe do- sign feflected the character ofthe surround ing built environment, as well as the diver- ily of contemporary society, and was syn pthetic to te natural landscape. The architecta responded to the brit by erect Ing a low-rise contemporary building that ‘could serve as a local landmark, wile re ‘specting chen views and the immediate sur- roundings. For securlty reasons, Lichfield City Couneil wanted the number of windaws ent o8 minimum, whion meant the brick was tre predeminant design feature, defn Ing the appearance of the building overall, ‘Av the same time, the materials had also to echo the city's historic architectural ped ‘fee. On a vist to Belgium the project archi- tect Gavin Orton saw a building constructed Inte Hectic Red clay facing brick and fet Itehand-crafted appearance would sul te requirements of the community centr, ‘Around 20,000 of these bricks have been sed in the tinal building, including a ‘numberof brick slips used a8 cladding 10 the contras oral windows, “Close up, each brick becomes an individ Lal piece of tactile cratwerk wnere passers- by toucn, feel and stroke their way along the lovations,” said arctvtoct Gavin Orton, 1D Wienerberger Ltd, United Kingdom +44 (0)184 491 8200 wawaenerberger.co.d. 2120) DETAR Improved aircrete block Introducing ts new Yiong PP 1.6-0.25 biock, ella International claims fo be the frst rmangfacturer te have further knproved upon the insulating properties of aerated auto claved concrete. With a lambda value of 0.07 Wim the block Is sald to have one ot the best insulation values of any solid con struction matarial wile at the same time of fering a high load-bearing capac. Both energy-saving and passive houses ca bbe constructed with a single-wall construc- tion and wrthout adttianalthormalinaula tion, states tho company, which also says ts ‘new product already compliss with rogula- tions that wall come into effect from 2020 on wards imposing more stringent energy re qhirerents for buildings in EU countries High energy efficiency and the cost-offec tivo conatuctian of bulaing shells, togatnor with the ong torm and futuro-orionted main: tenance of a property’ iniinsic value, are the most important aspects of sustainable ‘constuction fer the company. ‘Thenew block joins an extensive product range that includes lightweight eneray blocks, standard blocks, foundation and high-strength blocks, and coursing units Astcrete blocks come in ether 440 x 216 oF 610% 215 mm tace size and strengtis of 29,36, 74nd 8.7 N, All products are manufactured to comply with European standards EN 771-4 (CE- marked), and they are produced in an ept= rmal controllable environment, resulting in vary precisa block moasursrronts, This ab lows for tolerances of + 2rrm on all dimen: ‘The blocks are made of ime, water, cement {and sand, with 70 pulverised fly ash, anc the recut isa lignt white building block. 1 ella Aircrote UR, United Kingdom +44 (0)870 609 0308 awa co.uk Building with large clay blocks — efficient and upscale 1>) av dition High-gracle masonry construction in practice Eight selectes buidings highight the technical end ‘esthetic possbiies. Two example buldings are used to demonstrate high-cunity construction using large-format bricks ~ step by step and uith all the important cetais ata Seale of 1:10. The authors go into etal at the etic ports, indkcating wnat 0 ook out fer. textbook tor planners and {ox students, and an excellent complement tothe Masonry Construction Manu “Textbook covering singleskin walls made trom large clay blocks ‘Chearilusrations with vieas of the inner workings ofthe designs Al dealin their structural context Useful practical tips et ertical points DETAIL documentation on eight selected clay block buildings Building with Large Clay Blocks gon o7a-3:7643-711-4 Troodor Huguc, Kus Gel ch "2pagee wh numecus dawn sncpnetes| = 21x 287 em Sotcover ae ‘€ a050/0 3090/0882. ar “postegempackng —— P Yar epatease ‘Scroll ontine ‘rough the book Order online at www.detail.de/p-clayblocks52 Corerat rik an Stone Geneon 2120) DETAR or cog, Concrete Brick ard Store Conenuctn Watertight combination Inthe construction of a multHlevel basement with ewimrning pool aid gym in high spec, new-build Lonéon property, specialist basement contractors MGA specified tee types of waterproofing system components trem Triton Systems, whose team also over saw their insallaton, The complete below- ‘ground concrete structure, including the Boo}, was formed using a watertight con- Crete system incorperating TT Adi. This chemical treatment for the waterpronting ‘and protection of concrete Is defined by BS. 8102 2009 8.4 type B structurally into {rated watorproofing system, and is de. ‘Signed for use at the time of batching ‘The product's active chemicals act with tresh concrete to generate a nen-scluble cystaline formation, sealing the conerate ‘againet the penetration of water or liquid ‘and so protecting it from the eifects of harsh ervironmmental conditions, Next, TT Vapour Membrane, detined by BS 18102 as a type A banter waterproofing sys tem, was applied to the underside of the round sofft. A iauid-applied, sinole-com- ponent, acrilc-modliled and ready-blanded Costing, itcan be applied by airless spray, roller or brush to walls, floors and sits Once cured, the vapour membrane also provides a waterproot methane and carbon loxide barrier, and it can be retvo-applied te concrete, masonry and brick substrates or used as an atterative to sheet mer bbranes in new construction. Secondary wa terprooting was provided by Platon cavity drain membranes (a type C cavity drained system under BS 8102 2009), installed to all walls and the fleets of the lower level, drain- ing to the Titen Aquachannel drainage con- duit and pump system, Triton United Kingdom sm 44 (0)1322 918890 ‘ww ttonsystems.co.uk Building repairs for Grade A-I When it came to the £7 millon refurbishment ‘af Scotland's Dollan Aqua Centre, South Lanarkshire Council were faced wth a com- plex restoration project that necessitated 3,500 individual concrete repairs and two ‘miles of treatment to conerete surtaces, De signed by Alexander Buchanan Campbell the building originally opened in 1988 2s the Dollan Bats, and wae the fret 801m swim ming poolin Scotland. Ska specified a range of praducts to give tis wellusedl and rmuch-adrnired leisure centre a new lease of Ifo, In keeping with te Historie Scotlana Grado Alisted status A distinctive feature of the vigvally sbiking builaing isthe pool tank, which is supported ina ‘rade’ of concrete columns and beams, However, the aupprting beame {and peripneral supports and columns wars suffering fom cracking and spalling. A fur ther issue was thatthe Inlemal and external areas ofthe pool tank had also become se: ricusly corraced due to the failing of the in ternal ling system, and this in ‘urn nad led to the breakdown of al the internal renders Caused by the heavily chicrinated water. The projact tretefore necessitated the stip- pring back of alltling and rendering an the Internal walls floors and pool tank, before the repalr and treatrnent work was camled isted swimming pool complex ‘out by specialist subcontractor UK Gunite working for main contractor Clark Contracts, For maximum durability and performance, the substrate of te pool tank was frst lined Using fiore-einforced, dry spray concrete skaCem 133F, which then enabled the et fective application of te Ska 1 waterproof Ing systom. Once appliod tho admixture ro ‘acts with moisture by expanding into @ elly= like substance, blocking all cracks and capilaries, and providing an impregnable {and invisible seal, Bonding monolihically wth tne eubstrato, essentially becomes fone wth tro structure, Further repair work to ll movement joints and cracks was sealed with Sikadur Combi flex ining system. The extremely fesibie ‘and elastic waterproct eealing system otters roelstance to thermal shock and movement, '80.a5 wall as for swimming podls it can also bbe used for a wide range of atner applica tions including sewage treatment plants, drinking water tarks, tunnels and facade Jeints, External concrete beame and col lumns on the centre were repatred using the ‘Monotop cementitious polymer-moditied 1e- par mortar. The system is designed te offer 22 good resistance to water and chlaide penetration, helping to prevent future damn ‘age to the buliding’s concrete structure, Finally, the application of a corrosion inibk- tor was essential folowing all concrete re pairs, to prevent the davelooment cf incigk entanodes ard also to slow down reinforce- ‘ment damage. As a surlace applied system, ForroGard 63 penotratos the conerste to provide a protective layer around sto! roin forcement, and its qualities make its partice larly suitable choice for use en heritage projects and aesthetically valuable stu tures, says the company. 0 Sika United Kingdom @ +44 (0)1707 303800 vawska, cok 3D gradation of functionally graded materials for resource-efficient architecture Research and development inthe area of ‘concept building components made of ture- lionally graded materials is being pursued atthe institute for Lightweight Structures fand Conceptual Design (LEK) at the Usi- ersity of Stuttgart, Germany. (On the intrir of functionally graded bullé- ing components, material properias are continuously and smoothly varied (graded) in all twee dimensions, allowing them to.ap- timely ful local structural, thermal an thor requirements. This gradation of mato rial properties is achieved either by varying the porosity of the material, or by varying the ratio of components in a mixture of materi- als. LEK has expanded this concepapplied to thin layers in the aercspace industry, to much larger dlmensione and to applications In the building incueny. By grading the teri poresity of stuctural building components, material properties can be precisely matched to the actual ap plied loads. Thus it bescmes possible to avoid unatressed (and trerefore extraneous) material. Sructural tests have shown that ‘employing this approach in concrete slabs ‘can result in material savings of over £0 9% Because this reduces the cement content by the same proportion, equally signticant savings In the embadled eneray and CO, ‘omissions aesociated with cement produi tion can be achieved, in adaltlon to the dr matic material and weight savings. In materias such as concrete, metal, glass, and plastic, many different material proper: ties can bo widaly varied through changes in porosity ~ inckiding strength, thermal con: ductivity and airtightness. This makes it possible, for example, to design a wall can sisting purely of one material such as cov (roto, which tuts all the requremonte of a building orvelope. increases valuable floor ‘space and significantly improves the recy lability of the building component - in com parison, a typical Exterior Insulation and Fin- ishing System (EIFS) consists of dozens of dltferent materials, permanently bonded to ‘gether in such a way as to make separation and recycling vitwally impossible. Through the graded transition om a dense supporting cuter layer to a highly porous in sulating inne purely mineral-based outer wall elements, Can be achieved, which are only 2 quarter ofthe wall thickness of comparably high performance insulating concretes. The (atest challenge in the pursuit of function ally graded materials lay nthe development of an econemical manufacturing pracess to achieve tne desired material property grag tes. Porosificalion was achieved in con- crete through the use of porous lightweight ‘aggregate and the additional introduction of entrained air volds in the cement matrix, Threo-dimonsional gradation was achioved Using the patented simultaneous spray process developed al ILEX, in which the ‘consistency of the spray is continuously var= Jed, and depending on the postion of the spray nozelo, the appropriate conarete mix is applied. The automation ofthis process allows concrete building components with varying poresity to be quickly and economi- cally manufactured, Further development ofthis technology Is the focus of ongoing research, Seamless transtions from one material to another would make possible high-performance and aesthetically fascinating alternatives to tad- tional connection techniques such ag screwed and glued joint, which often rep- regent weak points in structural systems due toload concentrations and thermal expan- sion issues. The development of functionally graded building technology's @ significant ‘contribution towards the realisation of truly rescurce-eficient orcnitecture. But it also ‘ives rise to new aesthetic posebiltics, by allowing the material properties of a building Component to be designed imespective of its outer shape ~ wheter through changes in porosity, stress, or transitions between materials Tho inital research has given rio to multiple follow-up projacts centred on the applica- lionspectic developinent of functionally graced materials, and comparias in the terational concrete incusty are invoWved in these projects 0 LEK, Gemany 2 +49 (0)711 6858 6226 vwnvaunistuttgart defleké8 Clasang & Surtaco Cladding & Surfaces 2120) DETAR Double-sided decorative exterior panels for new build and refurbishment ‘Whether used for the complete cladding of « building, creating individual design fea- tures or for use in combination wéth other cladding materials, Viix® dacorative rain- sereen cladding from the Formica Group is said to offer a rash perspective n architec: tural panel Wit) the flexibility to meet 2 range of design options and functional demands, the sold phenol exterior facade panels have decerative surfaces on both sides. ‘They are available in plain colours with so- phisticated neutrals and strking accents, rature-inspired abstract patterns and rich woodgrains. Many buildings dating trem the 19608 and 708 are in need ot renovation, and decors tive panels provide an easy and convenient way of uodating the exteriors. They can be installed on top of an existing ‘acade, bringing a new dimersicn ancl im proved performance efficiency to an exist ing bullding. These lightweight and robust panels can be used with a variety o ving systers, from simple timber batters to pro- pretary metal ystems and hung by visible ‘ace: thing or by concealed thing arrange: ments, depending on the aesthetic required. They are easly machined, and can be cut Into @range of shapes and sizes to express a whole variety of design concepts. They Coan also be field modified itnecessary. Large pane's can be combined! wit smaller (ones to create interesting decorative effects. In Ere with tre group's commitment to sue- tainable practices, the product is manufac- tured to ISO 8007 stardards, and says For- ‘mica Group, Is designed to cause minimum environmental impact Having undergone rigorous testing for se vere use in accordance with EN438 paris 6 8:7 as standard, it has also been accredited by te Britis Board of Agrément. ‘The treatment of a building's facade nas takon on a new significance today, cays the company, and wit @ range of cladding so- lutions avellable architects and specifiers are increasingly able to choose materials for exterior clading that are net only decora tive but also practical, functional and can contribute to how the building as a whole performs, ‘The panels can also be used to accentuate lermonts and features, create a statement in the landscape or a unique building Identity. How cladding conttbutes to the function and ifespan of a building is an important Consideration for both new build and refur- bistment projects Used in rainscroen construction, these pan cls can play a partin the building's thermal liclency and its protectio ‘They can be installed as part of alight \woight ventilated tacade system to act a8.a detonce against wator penetration and aid the pravertion of the adverse effects of moisture on a buikling's frish and structural ‘components. The cartinuous exculation ot arin the cavity created between the Inner structure and the outer cladding skin nelps moisture to evaporate and to keep the bulle- ing dry and well insulated, Excellent resistance to impact and abrasion |e claimed and double-sided UN protection |e standard, In mst instances the cladding can be sin ply cleaned with mild detergent and water. Uses include office buildings, public, cul- {ural and epors facitie, transport contros, Industial buildings, educational faciitios and residential developments, The panels provide an opportunity to create exclusive locks in a cost-sticient way, says the company, which alsa states that, build Ing on yoars of exterior cladding experionce In Europoan markt, it remains on the cut ting edge of building envelope art and sci fence with a cladding solution that redetines the landscape of contemporary constuction for both new ouilds and renovations, Recent projects where Vis architectural panels have been speciiad include the ex terior ofa sports centre, La Pobla De Vell bbona, in Valencia, Spain (above), by archi: tect Emilo Conelero, GEO of AG Architec ture. Vivix panels were chosen because of {heir vorsatlty exiblty and durabiliy. "It vsas tie ideal option for His projec, where wwe opted for long-lasting materials with technology that maximized energy savings commented the architect. Bolouc Vivix panels can complement er add interest to office buildings, public, cultura ‘and spetts facilis, transportation hubs, in- ustial buildings, educational facilities, rest dential developments and mere through the a0 of colour blocking, 1 Formica Group, United Kingdom sm +44 (0)191 259 3512 vat formica,com or Large format Fabbrica Marmi e Granit (FMG) has recently launched its Maxine large format flor and wall es, which combine extreme thin- ness with a very large size~ said to be the biggest ties ever produced, at 3,000 x 1,500 mm. They are available in 3 mm thick for walls only and 6 mm thick for walls and flooring, and are claimed to be ideal for high-tratic areas in residential and commner- ial situations, such as shopping malls, of fering a high technical pertcrmance and a lower load on floors, ‘Thoro are two collections: Marblo, featuring Crema Mari Select and Statuaria Venato, and the Roads callection with a granular ef fect typical of asphatt in urban style minimal ist shades comprising Sand Hearth, Coffee Truth, White Pury, Pear Mind and Dark Dept The large size allows designers and speci- ers fo create all heir ann desired shapes and sizes, as the bles are available in be. spoke sizes as well asin the folowing for mate: 3,000 x 1,000, 3,000 890, 2,000 x *,000, 1,500 x 1,500, 1,600 x 76, 1,000 x “1000, 750 x 750 and 750 x 375 mm. The tes can be laid with a minimum joint and thelr high-gloss polished finish Is de- signed to offer ahigh resistance to stress as, wollas a pleasing aesthetic quality. Meir ow ‘weight alds installation, and they are sald to bbe easy to cut with continuous diamond discs or glass-cutting knives, and holes can bbe cut with tungsten tips or vith hole saws for largor diamotor. O Fue lay 2 +99 05965 862 2111 uv sta com Porcelain stoneware ‘The new Stozice Sports Patk in Lubljana, Slovenia fealuros NovaBell Corarmicrie as ‘one of the main suppliers for the proc, ts ceramic tle collections having been chosen forthe doors ard walls Covering a surface area overall of 10,784 5a m, tha ranges used include Trekidng, Empo: rio, Play, Spazlo, Tere ot Siena, Sofllogk, Limited Edition and Link, and were supplied in colours ranging from black and grey tones to coffee brown and acid green, ‘Tho Italian manutacturer of porcelain stone ware and white body ceramic tles can cater to the specific demands of designers and architects with its Architech range ~ as well fas numerous ceramic lines for residential ‘and eortract environments, This offering ‘covers ventilated cladding, tunnel cladding, anti-slip looring for indoor and outdoor andl metallic stuceos, With censtruction works recently completed, the finished sports complex is set to be one fof the major focal points ef the Siovenian capital, attracting different generations with various interests. Ljubljana is te cultural, ecenamic and political core of the country land it merges the German, Slavic and Latin cultures, Designed by the fm ot Sadar ‘Yuga Aritelt, the sports park includes a foctball stadium, a mu-purnose indoor sta- dium and @ large shopping mall. The company puts an emphasis on sustain abilty and says itis optimising pertorm: ances of every resource included in tho pro: duction procosses and the ro-uso and recy cling of materials; number of product fines already contain at least 40% of recycled ce- ramic content by weight, minimising the im pact on the environment 11 Noval Goramicho Italy sm +990598 861111 wu. navabellit Luxury finish Cladding company Carea has delivered a sinking stone-coloured facade to the new £18 milion Hotel indigo in Liverpoo, helplng to create a landmark development in the heart of the citys financial cistrct. Designed by architects Falconer Chester Hall, managed by Sanguine Hospitalty and bouill by main contractor Cenizen under & design and build contract, the development is part cf InterContinental Hotels Groups lat est brand, Hotel Indigo, \Wwhth ite historic eurroundings, it wae vital thal the exterir fr the new hatel would blend with the local architecture whist also creating a modern statement. Specialist ‘contractor Eaga installed the facade. area provided a total of 200? of cae ding, combining a stone atiect Copacabana fromts Ardal range and Acantha cladding in the darker grey ‘Basalt’ finish. Each Ca: tea panels formed using 90% natural in frais and 10% binding resin, Each panel is supplied wit specialized hor- lzontal rails that ft ento vertical cladding supports. With precisely routed grooves on the top and bettom, the simple te provides ‘a seamless fis to maintain the appar ance of tne project. This installation assisted with Ure delivery of the scheme which faced significant logit cal challenges due to restricted site within Liverpool ity centre, Following the install tion of tho Adal and Acantna cladding sys: torrs, tho hotal’s stlish facade has holped to ensure it serves as a focal point fo the re- development of Liverpoo!'s city centre, with Hota! Indigo expected to play an impertant role inthe city’s future, 0 Garea United Kingdom a +44 (0)121 032 2920 vunacarea-facade ft2 Clasdng & Surtaco Extra-wide boards ‘A new collection of tngue-and-groove clad: ding beards from Rockpanel is designed to extend the tradivonal concept by offering properties such as dark colours and extra- ‘vide XL sizes, alongside added stability ‘and innovative thing methods. Rockpanal Lings Is also availabe in small formate in and 10 rm thicknesses, and in an extensive range of RAL colours. The boards owe their qualities tothe basalt rock from whieh they are manutactured, raking ‘them Innerently very stable and resistant 0 dimeneional changes caused by variations in temperature or humidity, says the com- pany. Because they expand and shrink less than ‘concrete, the tongue-and-groove boards Coan bo aimast twico a8 wide ae tre vadl tional sizes, therefore also speeding up in slallation, and different widtns can be used together for an interplay of effects. Combining the curatilty t stone and the wotkabilty of wood, the products are in tended to it easily into sustainable develop- ments such as the passive house, and in addition to accommodate contemporary ar chitectural trends. A uice spectrum of cok urs is available, rom dark gray, terracotta bbrown and dark green to ivory, oream and oftawhite, a6 well as RAL or NCS colours, {and the finish ig claimed to be highly drs- ble and to offer afresh appearance over the course ot many years, fn attomative to mochanical and blind fixing with ring tacks or flattop scrows, isthe use cf a spacially developed mounting clip, wich gives the flexibility to install and re- move incividuel panels as required and claims the company, makes the overall rear ‘constriction more durable. 1D Rockpanel, United Kingdom +44 (01656 863210 vwwulines2rockpanel.co.k Fibre cement ‘A durable and low maintenance wall and root solution, ushig a combination of fibre cement products from Marley Eternit, was recently specified for new classrooms at Greencoun Community School in Suindon Capita Symonds, te architects on the project, chose Natura fibre cemant cladding for the walls in White, White, Cool Groy, Beige and Natural Grey tc help bridge the Visual contrast between the existing schol buildings and nearby houses bul from boutt-coloured brieks. The Natura panole were attache to alumvnium brackets using an adhesive system. A coritasting coloured fenirance area was then clad withthe com pany's fibre cement Gectal Weatherboard in Cevernes Green, Arotree attemative to traditional tmoor weatherboarding,ithas the visual appearance of tmber and is a suitable cladding solution on both now and xisting buildings due tots durability and low maintenance. Used in the same way as wed, it ean be cut, nailed or screwed ‘Avaliable in a range of 22 colours and four woodstains with a comprehensive aelection cf aluniniuin vims, Cedral Weatherboard of fers integrated solutions for external cad- ding design, ‘The walls onthe now building achieved a U-value of 0.28 W/mK, The Natura panels were allachad to aluminium brackets using a seceet il adhesive system. 'We specified 2 face cement solution from Marley Eternit to ensure the building could be completed toa tight schedule," sald Senior architec: tural Designor at Capita Symonds Tomasz Jomiol. “By using largo Natura panats wo were able to complete tie external envelope quickly, whilst the lightweight yet strong properties cf rtre cement made it particu larly suitable or use on the timber-iremect csucture.” 1 Marley Etorit, United Kingdom sm +4 (0)1283 722588 2120) DETAR Facade transformation Cembrit True cladcing was recently speci fied to create @ new facade for Horizon Pri mary Schoo! in Swanley. As well as adding colour, the new cladding has created a modern, seamless look that has transtormed the ted 19608 facade of the original scheot ulding, ‘Supplied by Marco industries of Siting bboume and fited by KTD Facades of Biggin Hil, the Cembrit Trus Etna colour, a cocl dark grey nue which prockices a finish that ‘works on loth functional and design levels, Specified by architect Austin Smith Lord, a total of 500 m has been used across the entire single-storey scheol building. The cladding was fixed using SikaTack panel adhesive, a secret fx system that requires no screws oF brackets, According to te ‘company, this fixing mothod proserves tha loan look of tre building exterior. Part of the Urbannature range of claddings, itis a through-coloured fibre cement board which offers a rich, authentle touch ar feel ‘The board features a transparent coating which provides suriace protection whilst ‘ading depth to the colour. Fully reusable, the shests are supplemented by a complete range of accessories to ensure simple, easy Ingtallaion anda sleek. stylish finish, CCembyit offers a wide range of natural ane man-made roofing slate, cladding panels, and corrugated sheet, Quality levels at ‘group factories are rigorously maintained to high standards with many products manu facturad undor the control of ISO 9001 and iment. [tis also said to energy efficiency requirements as insulation canine upgraded within te cladding zone at the time of the over cladding works, 1D Cembrit, United Kingdom s@ +44 (0)20 6301 8300 yw cembit co.uk Vast panels CD UK isthe sole UK dieributer of Corian®, Its exterior cladding was recently specified for the Seeko Hotel in Bordeaux, situated on the corner of the Quai Bacalan and Cours Edovard-Vallant. Architects King Kong Architecture did not want to 808 a criss-ctossing of horizontal and vertical joints running across the facade and therefore designed a series of vast pan: els measuring 5.5m high with flexible con tours that the meticulausly cut sheets of Go rion are sloted into. It had the advantage ot boing an impormeable, heayy-cuty material that did not require an adltional layer of paint The ight streams freely over the fa- cade in a play of convex and concave forms. The panels were Titec with the Squir roltiting aystem made ot stanlase steel and ‘Corian, wnien was designed and patontod by Kovin Hoy of Cutting Edge, an approved methad of txing Corian for wall cladding, doors and furniture. Versatile, ong lasting and energy-saving, the cladding systema are designed and pro- duced to meet the most demaning aes- thet and functional requirements. The ex ternal cladeing can be produced in panels fof virtually ay size and in thicknesses ot ‘2mm and 19 mm thicknesses. The panels are available in many sizes and can be curved, providing architects and their cl- ents with endless design opportunities and adding more depth and character to a builing’s exter: ‘The external cladding ventilated facade sys- tem allows for thickor Insuation a there: fore lower energy costs, Furtiermorte, tis safe in use, and ceriied as hygienic and as having no negate impact an air quality. ‘The material is easy to maintain without the ‘need for sealants or treatments. 11 CD UK, United Kingdom sm +d (0}113 201 2240 wnnw.cdulh. co. Chdsrg esurace a7 Thin reinforced concrete for distinctive buildings’ facades (Owners and specifiers are constantly look Ing for the perfect combination of functional: hy, durabilty and aesthetics when designing a building envelope. One ofthe solutions to this problem is Fibre by Rieder, a concrete panel reintorced witn olassibre win com bines the advantages of concrete and lassfiorasin one product. The company 8/8 its 86 sold, rouldable and durable as concrete, but also thin-walled, fireproof and lightweight as 2 result cf the glass fibres. AS a skin of concrete, itenables the con suction of slim olemonts with 2 tonsil ssrenath, [At Brine Harbour Oologne on the left bank of the Rtine there are three conspieueus buildings nicknamed ‘crane houses’ by the local population, Otices are located In hwo of the crane-shaped buildings. The third ‘and most recent crane building contains 133 luxury apartnents, The 60 m high bulld- Ing was designed by architect Hadi Teher= ani, The distinctive shape of the three bul nga, which were designed almost 20 years ‘ago, Is reminiscent of tre cranes which once loaded tie river ships in the city nar bbour of Cologne. 1,600 m? of FibreS panels were needed to clad the facade of the 60m dollar rare’. The luxury building features large glass areas offering breatntaking AR 3 ft Lb Vistas of the Rhine, catnedral and old town of Cologne. Between the large window ar- as, iory-coloured glassfibre concrete pan- els aden the crane house, The use ot envirormentalytiencly materials 1s particularly important for projects attract: Ing a lot of public attention. Tis also ap- pled to hie conetuction of te crane apant- ment building in Cologne. Plamers and principals carefully selected the building materials hased on their ecological profile ‘and the absence of hazardous substances. Concrete is a natural product and is undor stood as such by Rieder. The panols are neither chemically treated nor varrished. The colouring of the concrete matrix also has to satisty the demands en tne ecolegi- cal compatibilly of modem conetruction Therefore, only natural raw materials aro sod forthe production ofthe panels to en sure authenticity Standard sizes for FbeaC panels are 1.20.m %¢.60 m but can be stretched toa lengtn (of 5.00 m having a minimum thickness of 13:mm. The colour palette ranges from any ‘greyscale tone to natural tones such as terra, green or brown, Ging to the excellent ecological profile, the panels coneume leas energy than aiterna- tive facade products. For the production of the panels, 40 percent lees primary energy is needed than for aluminium facades or f- bre cement sheets. HPL facades [high-nres- sure laminates) consume ve times more ‘oneray than FibreC, eays tie company. Wolfgang Risdor explains his nalistic ap: proach: "An envirormantally-tienly pro- ction was prioritised from the very begin hing. Fer me, creating new living space also means making @ contribution to the conser: vation of cur natural environment’ 1 Fitreo, Austia +43 (0)0542 690 844 ev tibrel83 Imaror Wal, Celinge ard Ao Interior Walls, Ceilings and Acoustics mn 2120) DETAR ‘ Phase change material provides thermal mass for BREEAM Excellent exemplar project Consare Architects recently won the compe: tion to design the Con innovation Centre In Daventry with a proposal for @ building that would embady not only the highest stand ards of aesthetics and human-tiendly ign, but also optimum sustainably. The 4000 me building is a BREEAM Excel lent exemplar project which uses less than 41 Kg of CO, /mt/ye and showcases the fea sibiity of achieving maximum energy eff= ciency and zero carben status via sustaina- blo design and construction techniques, ‘and with tre Integration of ranowable enoray technologies. Itunes features such as a timber trae Construction, passive ventiation systems, eticlont heat recovery and tne tst commer cla application of phase-change materials tolimit overheating. A koy dosign feature of the design isthe responsive showcase fa- cade constructed trom sustainable tember fand an ETFE (Ethylene Tetra Fiuora Ethyl ene) tol covered atium, ‘As advanced 2s such methods and mater! als are, however, the construction of such lightweigrt buildings can also result in the preblem ot lowcineria and excessive heat (alns due toa lack of thermal mass. This ‘makes it dificult to etflcienty contra rapid Temperature variations without expensive ccoaling and heating systems and thereby Creates problems for bath energy consumo- ‘ton and interior comfort, especially during hot weather. In tur, this can have an ace verse effect not only on the environmental foctprint and running costs of a bullding, but also on the wellbeing and productivity of Rs occupants. ‘To overcome this challenge without compro- ‘ising design or constr etion methods, CConsare specitiod a solution from DuPont Building Innovations that adds lightweight thermal mass. DuPont™ Energain is an ad- vanced phase change system that uses a high-tech compound, and a helpful calcua- ton model, to addrese teas crucial isaves. ‘The system fs supplied in panels of 1.0m x. 1.2m x5.26 mm thicknass which are sealed behind the plasterboard in walls or above ceiling panels, using standard tacks and working practices. Bull time, energy se and weight loadings can be reduced Using tis sraightfonvard selutlon. The system works by absorbing ambient heat as roomn temperature rises (at around 22 degrees ©), storing It una tne tempera: ture drops again (at around 18°), and then releasing K back into the room. In ventilated structures this can make a significant difer- ‘ence to comfarl and also to the choice of Construction methods and materials, In buildings with ai-conattioning this system ‘can reduce costs by an average of 35% and help to reduce heating bli in Vie wirter bby up to 15 percent DuPont Energain is cemplementary to insu lation and should be used In a wolingulated suctize. The main function of tis eystemn is otto insulato, but to bring additional ther mal mass to a building Wile insulation materials minimise the heat tronster trough the building withthe exter ral envitonmont, PCM can be used In a ‘complementary way, to control temperature ‘and heat gains inside the building, Room temperature can increase due to so- lar gains or intemal heating sources such as lighting, people oacusancy, electronic ‘equipment, and 60 on. Energain absorbs land stores the heat and releases the heat luhen the temperature drops in the evening fo night hours reauiting in higher comfort during surrmer and less neating in tne cold entre. For Ion, 478 equare metres of DuPont En- fergain has been installed info a number of roams at soft level ‘Ag wall as champicning and enacting the ‘above goals 1n-use’ through active moniter ing of the building, its intended to measure the ellectiveness of Energain ky comparing temperature changes against similar roms. thathave not had the material installed 1D DuPont Enorgain United Kingdom 44 (0)1278 879770 vyuwenstgain.co uk Supporting structures and architecture as a single entity DETAIL engineering 1 ‘schlaich bergermann und partner ISeN 978: 622039-50-4 Win ertcles by amet Béla, hstanBrensing, Fake age Ft Pamlico ad lve Schaef Sepagee nih urneroue dings arateaos shaographe. £85, 183240 / USS 82 /CHE By Yar appicabe & 4 DETAIL Special Interdisciplinary construction between continuity and innovation -Archileclure cannot be clvided, as maniest construction and eco-togical eficiency have the same importance as functionality {and design standards in all buildings” In the spirit af this main by Jorg Schlaich, the Stutigartbasad engineering ffica, schlaich bergermann und partner, hae bean working successtully with various architects onthe intemationallavel anc on avery wide range of building projacts fer over 30 years. movative and ccmprehensible buildings are the focus, also tolowing he sti toa new generation as are integrated thinking, constructing and acting, “This frst volume of the new caries, DETAIL engineering, will present the philocoony, working metnods and interdiscipinary approach used by tho engingere at senlaich bergormann und partner. The presanta- ‘lon of currant projects inal of tholr major aspocts, as well as snocla: Ibi articles by a large number of authors, vil chow eloarly why this engineering office operates successtuly as one of the most renowned firms ofits type Inthe world, without losing any authently in ts work Intorcsclolinary processes and statogies from design to imolerertation, featuring selectes! examples of eurent projects Paths to anpropiate material solutions and development of new ‘material qualities Overview of basic construction princinles Synergies between the sin and construction deparkments Many exalanstory inleriaws with arenitects ellants anc project partners ——— Order online at www.detail.de/sbp-e99 Iearor Wal, Colinas ard Acovetce American hard maple for panelling in restoration project In February 2011, the Banque Postale moved into ts new headquarters located in the heart of Pans, a ite fst bought by the French State in 71886 to bull the headquar ters of the French National Savings Bank (Caisse d Epargne), ne forerunner of te Banque Postal. In 2006, tne challenge for the winners of the design compotion, arch tects Chalx & Morel, was to merge together an aclectic st of buildings into a coherent whee, This group of bulldings in te heart ot Paris datos back to very diforent periods of archi tecture; the former mansion house of Cho seulFraslin was builtin 1732 and has be- Come a carefully restored and prestigious reception venue; the buildings of tre former National Savings Bank were built in 186, ‘nd is the upper levels of these buildings that will neuso tho new Banque Postal head quarters, wilt a postal sorting office will be set up on the ground floor and basements ‘and 1950 and 1970 for the remaining bull ings and the wing along tne rue de Sewes where the main post office for that diatrict of Paris is located, as wel as further offices for the new headquarters. The renovation preject tock over 30 months to complete, ‘and was complex to manage: "When work Started on site, the soning office andthe main post office were sil running,” explaine project architect Aurélie de Soze, "so one of ‘our man uificultles was orgariskvg the oi. ferent phases ofthe jobsite without disupt ing ongoing activities’ Hard maple panels cover the sides of the rmain escalator behind tne main reception desk, The uoper ground floor leads 10 2 raised courtyard and into the frmer head: quarters ofthe national savings bank head auarters ‘Across the ground floor of this impressive nineteenth century building i afnely re stored indoor courtyard with a glass roof (One of the major dificulties ofthis renova: thon project was to lik tagetner the various ‘oor levels between the diferent bulings. However, even in the bullding dating back to the 1950's, the architocts worked to main. tain good colling hoights. To do this they avoided installing dropped ceilings to bring through ducts and cables and instead used radiant panels inthe celings for heating ‘The top executive offices are all located on the top floor, which includes a restaurany club and a board meeting room under the eaves. Again, he architects tumed ta the hard maple which was used throughout the project, complementing and working wah the bright ligt from the bay windows. "| ap praciale hard maple a lot, because Is less prone to colour vatiaton when exposed in full dayight” explains Philippe Chain, one of the practice's founding partners. The use cf booth aluminium and sold wood moulcings {ives an added elogance to the wood par: cling, and because no air conditioning equipment was allowed on the rao, the ar- chitedls Mnstaled a large wood-clad roof-top tence which offers creathtaking views over Paris, 1 AHEC Europe United Kingelom sm +4 (0)20 7626 4111 vowameticannarchwond ora. 2120) DETAR Room to breathe Fermacell has further improved the ecologh cal qualiizs of gyasurnflore boards with Fermacell greening and can offer neal ‘conscious builders an innovative product fer new construction oF renovation. The green- line beard is coated an both sides witn an ‘active component based on keratin to ac: tivaly absorb harmful substances such as formalderyde inthe indoor environment VOCs {volatile organic compounds) are po- tentiaty hatmful gases that can be found in ‘many of today’s materials and products in cluding building materiale and furrishings, paints, lacquers, cleaning comecunds, ives and adhesives. 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The rcof of tie house comprises two reas in parallel to one another, each with 23 individual slats. So as to keep the weight ft the construction ae law as possible, al rminum slats were supplied, colour coord tad with the nouse, by Locarno Architec- tural Systerns. ‘The roof slats can be adjusted according to the weather situation cue to the intelligent linear actuator. If desired, the root may be closed completely in the event of a sudden change in tie weather. The slats are controlled conveniently using a vwall-mcurted transmitter located between the double doors of the outdoor area, ‘The tlexile mounting postion offers rue cous application possibilities. Thanks to its high protection class (P 67), the drive is in- sensitive to extreme environmental conc tions such as heat, cold, moisture and dit. 1D Blot GmbH Germany +49(0)7025 13.338 via elec, Modular intelligent floating cei ‘The Museum Fokwang in the city of Essen Is one of te most significant art insitulons In Germany. As well as ousing collections cf 19th cantuty paintings and sculptures, Classical modem at, post 1885, and photo- ‘graphic exhibits, the new building by Davia Ghippertiels is also an architectonic high: Night in itself a 1400 me light coling which, without supporting columns interupting the view, allows the works on display to be seen in just the right (natural or articial light [Natural light le omnipresent in the new mu: ‘soum building designed by David Chipper field. The courtyard surroundings are filled with as much cfit as possible and the exhi- bition rooms have been designed in such a way as to make full use ofthe natural ligt j5pecirum when presenting the art. Accord ingly, tne works enter into a special claloque with ovor- changing light station over the course of the day. ‘The inerior lighting ambience inside the ‘museum is controlled by means of side win: dows and light celings. 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