Industrialised components for pimproved construction and

b ildi fbuilding performance

Dr. Miguel Segarra – Dragados (Spain)Dr. Ian Quirke – Ed. Züblin AG (Germany)

Industrialised components for improved construction and building performance

Content

• I3CON project goals• DefinitionsDefinitions• Tangible results from the project• Outlook for the industry

I3CON project goals

Objective 1 in the scope of industrialised componentsj p p

• New manufacturing technologies:U f t i l d t h l i• Use of new materials and technologies.

• Flexible system typologies.• Customer-driven flexible manufacturing• Customer-driven, flexible manufacturing.• Mass customization.

I3CON project goals

Objective 2 in the scope of industrialised componentsj p p

• Off-site manufacturing and pre-assembly:Fl ibl ffi i t d t t d f t i• Flexible, efficient and automated manufacturing.

• Design and production of pre-fabricated and modular units for constructionunits for construction.

I3CON project goals

Objective 3 in the scope of industrialised componentsj p p

• Logistic solutions and on-site assembly:Effi i t d f h dli d d li f d l• Efficient and safe handling and delivery of modules and components.

• Interfaces and processes enabling rapid and easy• Interfaces and processes enabling rapid and easy "plug and fix" assembly at site.

• Rapid connection methods for assembly of intelligent p y gmodules and components.

DefinitionsWhat do we mean by industrialised?

• Increased use of component parts.• Modular dimensioning.• Combined function of materials and equipment.• Improved quality control.• Improved physical characteristics• Improved physical characteristics.• Reduced number of on-site necessary skills.• Improved material and component handling.p p g• Efficient construction processes.

DefinitionsWhat do we mean by integrated?

• Multi-functional components.• Cross-system functionality.• Lifecycle support.• Combination of technologies.

Pl ggable components and s stem config ration• Pluggable components and system configuration.

DefinitionsWhat do we mean by intelligent?

• Intelligence depends on the type of the industrialised component (e.g. façade component, pathway component, etc.). Some features are:

• Dynamic behaviour in response to external control conditions (natural light heat and ventilation conditions internal heat(natural light, heat and ventilation conditions, internal heat gains).

• Multi-functional integrated modules.• Communication: Allows to improve the overall performance of

the building in an integrated way.• Pluggable components system configuration & smart fittings• Pluggable components, system configuration & smart fittings.

Tangible results from the projectWhat results can we expect for the industry?The project has produced interesting results for the i d f hi h l i l iindustry, some of which are closer to an implementation stage than others.

• Façade elements• EC glazingg g• Multi-Service Trunking System• Water saving system

G th hi ld• Geothermoshield

In the following we will give you an overview of theseIn the following we will give you an overview of these results and how they were treated in the project so far

Integration of componentsTangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

Concept for integration ofall components in anew building:

• Thermo shielded building

Dragados façade

g• Façades• MSTS• EC GlazingEC Glazing• Tap system• Control and building services

architecturearchitecture

→ Realisation in the Vi t l P t tVirtual Prototype& Mock-up

Façade SystemTangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

- Industrialized: factory made, fast build- Integrated: modular parts combined in different ways.g p y- Multi-functional: varying aesthetics and functional finishing.- Intelligent: Dynamic behavior, etc.

Façade SystemTangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

EC GlazingTangible results from the project

Advantages:• Visual comfort:

• Daylight managementDaylight management.• Glare management.• Privacy

• Solar heat control• Solar heat control.• Energy saving potential• Integration in the control strategy

of the buildingof the building.Glare management

Colored state Intermediate state

Bleached state

Multi-Service Trunking SystemTangible results from the project

Combined utilities and nodal distribution by RM integrating multiple medias in one node and run system saving space and installation cost

Tangible results from the project

medias in one node and run system saving space and installation cost

Integrated media:• Hot and cold water• Hot and cold water • New connection protocol• Central heating

Ai• Air con• Data• Mains

New fabrication methods:• printing of nodes• requiring high integratedrequiring high integrated

design of all medias

Multi-Service Trunking SystemTangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

MSTS as intended to deliver all utilities in anMSTS as intended to deliver all utilities in an integrated manner within the Virtual Demonstrator

Hot Water Saving System Tangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

Sensor Advantages:• Lower water bills, less water is

wasted.

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• Lower energy bills, less energy is wasted.

• Lower sewage bills, if these are

Cold water supplyCold water supplyCold water supply

Pumpg ,

connected to consumption.• User determines when circulation is

needed.Hot

waterheater

Hotwaterheater

HotwaterheaterSensor Boiler

• Less waiting time for hot water.• Integrated in the sensor network of

the building.

Cold Water SystemTangible results from the project

Advantages:

Tangible results from the project

g• Residential cold water and sprinkler

concept.• Cost effective.• Low installation cost.• Few connections / fittings.• Low leakage riskLow leakage risk.• Manifold system: minimal pressure

variations when taps are open / closed.• Fire protection

Sprinkler connection 

Fire protection.• Automatic system test.

GeothermoshieldTangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

GeothermoshieldTangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

Utilising the EC glazing in aGeothermoshield variationGeothermoshield variation

Virtual Prototype (VIP)Tangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

Virtual Prototype Tangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

WP4 Vi t l P t tWP4 Virtual Prototypeintegrated building services &

optimised productionp p

adaptable façade designmodular units configurable integrated

building services

Virtual Prototype Tangible results from the projectTangible results from the project

Link to the buildingLink to the building configurator, component library

Outlook for the industryWhat to expect? … from the tangible I3CON results:

• Façade elements: under performance tests• EC glazing: Potential use in building and other sectors

W i Cl k d• Water saving system: Close to market ready. • Multi-Service Trunking System: Challenge of mass

production still to be solved Ease of maintenance andproduction still to be solved. Ease of maintenance and durability to be studied. Depending on services integrated might, collide with existing regulations.g g , g g

• Geothermoshield: Conceptual status concluded, patent in preparation.

Outlook for the industryGeneral conclusions… the Achilles heel for the construction industry is that our

h i i l l l l d i d dprocess chain is only loosely coupled, not integrated and labour intensive.

… difficulties exist in the practical implementation of innovation, as different interests of the stakeholders collide ,and the industry tradition is conservative.

th f b d t bi d th i d t t… the performance-based concept binds the industry to think what the owner / consumer needs first, then the builder and manufacturerbuilder and manufacturer.

Outlook for the industryGeneral conclusions…… perspective of time is needed for an evolving final

d h i bj h f d l iproduct that is subject to changes of use and evolving space concepts.

… in the same way I3 Construction needs a multidisciplinary approach (designers, architects, builders, p y pp ( g , , ,engineers, owners, users, supplier etc. ) where building information is fed and shared simultaneously by building t k h ldstakeholders

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