A5088592714- Material Properties and Applications
- BIM and Construction Integration
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Smart Materials for Construction
- Mechanical and Thermal Properties Analysis
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
2023-2024
Abstract The K.118 building on Winterthur’s Lagerplatz, completed in March 2021, has been widely recognised and awarded as an outstanding example for applying the principles of circular economy to architecture. Commissioned by Swiss pension fund Stiftung Abendrot, architects Baubüro situ planned constructed a using reclaimed components wherever possible. planning construction process was analysed Institute Constructive Design (IKE) at Zurich University Applied Sciences (ZHAW) cooperation...
The ongoing effects of climate change have led to a rise in global temperature, significantly reducing snow cover and resulting the abandonment numerous ski areas across Switzerland. As result, many lifts been decommissioned left deteriorate due lenient local regulations. To address this issue, paper presents case study approach repurposing steel trusses from abandoned for new structural application within building industry. design, sourcing, construction load-supporting column are...