Industrialized construction systems combine precision, significant time savings and even greater benefits for the environment
Updated at Feb 18, 2020, 7:50 AM - Submitted at May 24, 2018, 5:12 PM
SysHaus - Arthur Casas Studio(Filippo Bamberghi/)
Some innovations at CASACOR São Paulo 2018 are not immediately obvious, but represent technical progress. At “Casa Viva”, it is essential to minimize the environmental impacts of the projects. The desire for sustainability encouraged the use of industrialized construction systems.
It's time for sturdy, planned modular structures, assembled quickly and without wasting natural resources, especially water. No construction sites or bricks. "Civil construction generates 40 to 60% of urban waste. In a conventional construction project, the waste of materials can reach 50%”, reveals William Konishi , managing partner of Inovatech Engenharia, responsible for sustainability consultancy at the São Paulo show until 2020. It is with this perspective that professionals rethink the way they design.
Arthur Casas and Renata Tilli have been developing SysHaus for two years. "The house is conceived as a system and a design product, more than an architectural one", explains Arthur. With 200 m², the structure of steel pillars, beams and screws does not require from foundations to concrete. Everything is fitted together, from the floor to the ceiling. Around 90% of the components come from the factory to measure. "It is a clean project, with practically zero water consumption", he emphasizes.
The Syshaus system, launched at CASACOR São Paulo 2018 , is Brazilian and allows buildings of up to three floors. "Process intelligence leads to the full use of materials in all phases. A house in harmony with our time", defines Ivo dos Santos , director of Sysbuilding . Speaking of time, a similar work would take a year and a half to complete; Arthur Casas's, 28 days. "What is most exciting is the saving of something so precious today, like time. It is a revolution in the way of thinking about the residence", adds the architect.
Jóia Bergamo is another professional who is aware of the environmental impact of constructions. At Casa do Escritor , she used steel frame , a structural system made of galvanized steel. “It emits five times less CO2 than traditional materials. Clients and the market realize that innovation and sustainability are valued.” the project”, he states. In addition to the new sensitivity, dry constructions imply other demands on professionals and the market. “Planning is a challenge, but it is essential for the sustainability of the project and the work. It allows for the forecasting of the manufacturing of components ”, recalls Konishi.
The path is not always the easiest, but it is a question of values. “In addition to integrating carpentry, engineering and architecture techniques, I sought to connect companies that respect nature and the production chain”, highlights José Marton, who designed the CASACOR Store Duratex by Marton Warehouse .
“We need to rethink our relationship with nature and consider new solutions that combine sustainability and practicality,” adds Edson Lorenzzo, author of Lounge de Entrada .
“The creation and construction processes demand innovations over time”, add Thiago Manarelli and Ana Paula Guimarães, who built the Cabin from scratch with steel frame . “We met demanding deadlines, without compromising the quality of the work and a clean process", highlights the duo.
Nildo José had a listed space in front of him and took on the challenge of thinking differently. The Loft Ninho even includes a mezzanine made of steel frame and drywall panels (a non-structural sealing system with plasterboard and galvanized steel support) with 1. 5 cm thick. “We use double-sided tape to fix the coverings. It is necessary to look beyond the conventional cycle of construction and presentation at an exhibition”, he says. Edson Lorenzzo also used the metal structure in the name of preserving original elements. With 250 m² and With a ceiling height of 4 m, the project was completed in 15 days. “The structure rises above the Portuguese mosaic floor, and the cement slabs are screwed and reusable. Excavation waste was bagged. At the end of the exhibition, everything goes back to the place”.
“There is no single rule to define a sustainable project. Here, one of the priorities is to be easily dismantled to reduce waste. Thinking about deconstruction is a cultural change”, says William Konishi. “The idea of how to reuse materials has been present since the beginning. It is part of my commitment and my values. I could reuse this structure in 10 or 20 editions of CASACOR ", says José Marton.
Other alternatives for construction - and deconstruction - are gaining relevance and urgency. With professionals taking a more critical and ethical view, it is likely that construction sites will never be the same again. The challenge has been launched!
CASACOR SERVICE SAO PAULO 2018 WHEN? From May 22nd to July 29th Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm to 9pm