These investigations aim at combining spatial interventions and potential new usages with the improvement of energy efficiency in the redevelopment of existing structures. The aim is to develop a new building component that stores energy, acts as thermal insulation, is load bearing and can also function to extend and connect spaces. This project should thus be seen as contributing towards the development of future-oriented techniques within the field of building refurbishment.
This project aims at applying the digitally developed design form concepts existent within architectural education and practice, to relevant component production methods and materials. Flexible membranes are introduced as new components in the production of formwork. Furthermore this new technique for design and construction opens up new possibilities in the fabrication of exposed concrete.
A lightweight concrete with expanded clay (Liapor) has been used. The counterweight within the molds (wooden and flexible textiles) are loose aggregates (Liapor). This procedure allows for the aggregate to be removed easily when opening the mold and to be reused on the site. Therefore this technique can be used in prefabrication as well as in the production of cast-in-place concrete.
experimentation with
– concrete mixtures
– textile molds
– filling materials
– designing the negative
all images and drawings presented in this section are courtesy of Susanne Zottl and Mario Buda. My involvement includes designing one of the prototypes for the exhibited work, building models , building the concrete molds and experimenting with concrete mixtures and textile molds.
