Open AccessBuilding a new sustainable preconstructed building element
Author(s) -
Katerina Tsikaloudaki,
Theodoros Theodosiou,
Christina Giarma,
Karolos J. Kontoleon,
Dimitrios Aravantinos,
Στέλλα Τσόκα,
Dimitra Tsirigoti,
A. Karaoulis,
Panagiotis Chastas
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/410/1/012115
Subject(s) - building envelope , architectural engineering , building science , partition (number theory) , structural element , element (criminal law) , social benefits , construction engineering , engineering , civil engineering , computer science , physics , mathematics , materials science , combinatorics , thermal , tailings , meteorology , political science , law , metallurgy
This paper presents the primary findings of a research project, aiming to introduce an innovative building module with improved thermophysical and mechanical properties that will serve as a bearing element and/or as an internal partition wall in prefabricated residential buildings. This new building module will comply with current requirements as regards its operation and performance. For the purposes of this investigation, the overall performance of the considered building elements is ensured by the proper configuration and assembly of the involved layers and is verified through analytical and experimental analyses, as well as through measurements at accredited laboratories. The objective of this innovative building element is to establish a building envelope with a high structural, hygrothermal, energy, acoustic, fire and environmental performance, while reducing both the time and cost required to complete its construction. Evidently, the accomplishment of this objective suggests various benefits on both the business sector and the research community. Moreover, the utilization of this building module is influential in terms of social impact, as it promotes the construction of buildings with advanced energy and environmental performance that can furthermore mitigate and adapt to the climate change impacts.