Qualitative densification by the development a new light construction system specifically adapted to the extension and raising of buildings.
In a context characterized by the reduction of constructible zones and the search for urban densification potentialities, the raising in height of existing buildings offers an interesting trail for creating new housing in the heart of the already built areas. In this sense, the research project Living Shell is conceived to explore the architectural and constructive issues specific to this type of intervention in a perspective of sustainability.
The research project aims particularly at developing new modular systems, which utilizes the full potential of combining a lightweight steel frame, an efficient thermal insulation and other materials suitable to dry construction processes. This new modular system must be able to reply to various needs after the transformation of existing roofs : living spaces, working spaces, garden surfaces or solar energy devices. Concrete case studies are also foreseen in Geneva, Olten, Luzern and Hamburg.
Research Partners
Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST), Hochschule Luzern (CCTP, ISE), Häring Nepple AG, Foamglas, Knauf AG, Bauart, Yellow Z, Allgemeine Baugenossenschaft Luzern, Etat de Genève (DCTI), City of Luzern, , City of Olten, , City of Hamburg.
Research Team LAST
Prof. Emmanuel Rey, Aleksis Dind, Laetitia Michel, Bastien Ehrbar, Axelle Valance
Funding
Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI).
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Das modulare Bausystem Living Shell |