Facades of high performance concrete

F A C A D E S of high performance concrete

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IMAGINE

I N N O VAT E

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If you can dream it, you can do it 2

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Hi-Con is the leading brand of high performance concrete solutions in Europe. The Hi-Con brand includes all kinds of special elements in high performance concrete: Balconies, galleries, stairs, columns and facade panels, which are shown in this brochure.

The facade panels exploit the unique mechanical and aesthetic qualities of high performance concrete in different ways. Feel free to get inspired!

I N N O VAT I V E M A R K E T L E A D E R IN HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE AS PREMIUM SOLUTIONS

We make dreams come true Hi-Con offers extensive knowledge and experience in the design and production of high performance concrete.

We strongly believe in cooperation and synergy between companies and all the stakeholders in the value chain of the construction business.

We invite you to challenge us with your dreams of spectacular designs and innovative products.

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A NEW GENERATION OF CONCRETE High performance concrete is a new generation of steel fiber reinforced concrete, which allows very slim designs without compromising the strength.

At the same time Hi-Con offers a new conceptual building system optimised regarding functionality, transportation and mounting.

Tested and documented Our most used high performance concrete is CRC® – Compact Reinforced Composite.

Since the invention in 1986 CRC® has been further developed and improved into the worlds most tested and documented type of high performance concrete.

The products of CRC® are unique as they combine the free shapeability of concrete, the strength of steel and a durability that exceeds both steel and conventional concrete.

This makes CRC® superior in extreme environments where complex or slender shapes are requested and unique structural properties required.

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BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR HI-CON FACADE PANELS W I T H B U I LT- I N INS ULATIO N

Single facade panel

Double facade panel

Modular system

Concrete

Concrete

Insulation Insulation

Single facade panel The facade panels are cast with a layer of insulation on the back side. This type of panels are used for renovation of facades where the panels can be mounted directly on to the existing facade.

Double facade panel The facade panel is designed as a sandwich structure consisting of two layers of high performance concrete with insulation between.

Modular system Double facade panels are put together into a complete prefabricated modular building system.

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ENERGY RENOVATION OF RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX Solution with single facade panels

STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN 6

NEW FACADES FOR 1970-BUILDING In the period from 1965 to 1975 a lot of social housings were built in Scandinavia. Many of these buildings are now ready for renovation.

In Kista outside Stockholm in Sweden a solution with prefabricated single facade panels of high performance concrete has been chosen.

The panels are made of a single layer of high performance concrete with insulation on the back side. Each element measures 26,5 m2. The elements are mounted by crane on the existing facade.

SINGLE FACADE PANEL WITH INSULATION

POP TAHOF,

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ENERGY RENOVATION AS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Renovation of preserved architecture

ALBER TSLUND - DENMARK

DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Plan C is a EU-supported project working on finding new ways of renovating houses.

A demonstration project in Albertslund near Copenhagen has tested a facade panel combining high performance concrete and vacuum insulation with a thickness of only 10 cm.

The facade element is mounted on to the existing facade and has been designed to resemble the existing facades regarding surface and colour.

The elements consist of two layers of high performance concrete on each sides of a layer of vacuum insulation. Each element has a thickness of 10 cm. The insulation properties resemble 300 mm stone wool.

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MODULE BASED STUDENT HOMES

Prefabricated concrete elements with built-in insulation.

The prefabricated homes are put together in different ways.

Each block consists of 12-20 homes.

COMPLETE PREFABRICATED STUDENT HOMES 300 prefabricated student homes are established south of Stockholm. Each home is built of elements of high performance concrete.

Each home is equipped with kitchen, bath, floor and ceiling.

Everything is installed at the factory. The finished homes are transported to the building site and put together in blocks.

Galleries and stairs are mounted on-site.

The prefabricated concrete elements are put together to homes. Kitchen, bath and other interior are also installed at the factory.

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ENERGY RENOVATION WIT H HIGH PERF ORMA N C E C O N C R E T E

ADVAN TA GES WIT H P REFABRIC ATED FAC ADE PA N EL S: Slim elements, which can be mounted outside the existing facade Simple and fast mounting.

Freedom in design 100+ years durability Minimal maintenance Smaller cranes for mounting Lower transportation costs Fire resistance

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FACADE SCREEN TO NEW FACULTY BUILDING

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK, ODENSE

Architect: C.F. Møller

SIGNIFICANT FACADE C.F. Møller has designed the new faculty building for University of Southern Denmark.

The significant facade is created by 300 elements of CRC high performance concrete.

The combination of elements creates a beautiful and creative pattern. The theme of circles are repeated in the roof and inside of the building as well.

The facade panels have an air/ concrete ratio of 65/35.

The thickness of the elements is 65 mm.

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The innovative potentials of High Performance Concrete are very high – and in the future you will see many new applications in this wonderful construction material.

However - unlocking the potentials requires a new and open minded cooperation and network between the partners in the industry – developers, architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, clients and end-users.

We i n v i t e e v e r y b o d y t o j o i n f o r c e s i n e x p l o r i n g t h e f u t u r e p o t e n t i a l s o f High Performance Concrete.

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