Steel Core
element
Reversible steel frame
November 2021, finished.
Summary
The steel structure acts as the main vertical load-bearing part of the GTB Lab. The over-dimensioning means that future transformations will not be a problem.
Details
The design of the load-bearing part of the GTB Lab 'core' is oversized to allow future adaptations to be connected to the steel frame. It is built entirely with nuts and bolts to be reversible.
The steel structure is strategically located in the centre of the building. This allows changes to be made to the sides and supports the ability to bring daylight and fresh air into the centre of the building.
Design
4D Architects
Manufacturer
Andy Tullemans Constructiebedrijf B.V.
Manufacturing location
Franklinstraat 8, Weert, The Netherlands
Materials
Dimensions
Length:
Width:
Height (or depth):
Thickness:
12 200 mm
4 700 mm
2 500 mm
Shape
Surface damage
Hazardous materials
None
Material history
2021 - produced and assembled by Tullemans
Circularity data
Embodied mass:
Embodied carbon:
13,35 ton
20,69 ton CO2
Reuse Potential:
Recovery option
0.6
Reuse by major repair
Reused tonnage:
Reused carbon:
No. of elements:
No. of disassembly steps:
84
Remaining Technical Life Cycle:
97 year
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