Sustainable Facade Systems
As the world faces pressing climate concerns, sustainable construction takes center stage. Be part and co-create groundbreaking innovations for facade fastening systems with Würth. Tackle the problem of thermal bridges through new materials/ methods or build circular approaches that help to reuse deconstructed panels/ cladding/ sub-constructions.
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🚀 Program This Challenge is part of the Future Materials Innovation Program
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Did we spark your interest? Read more about the challenge here and find guidance on the solution further below.
Introduction
In a world where climate issues are becoming urgent, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable construction – and still a lot of room to improve.
The prevailing practice of drilling directly through the composite material into the anchoring ground or anchoring base that bridges walls and facade systems brings two main problems:
- At its core, this approach creates thermal bridges in the attachment of facades to composite materials, which raises unwarranted heat loss.
- At the same time, these systems do not allow the facades to be functionally removed and re-used.
In order to tackle these problems Würth is looking for you to jointly co-create groundbreaking approaches for facade fastening systems.
Challenge
Based on the two problem statements you can follow two opportunity areas while it is a plus to combine both of them in one approach:
1) Unleashing the power of alternative materials and fastening methods
Here we aim to find materials and/or methods that go beyond convention and pioneer the creation of compounds that do not compromise on energy savings. The goal is clear: eliminate thermal bridges while creating a connection that will stand the test of time.
- How can we revolutionize the fastening of facade cladding to eliminate thermal bridges and conserve energy after the installation?
2) Circular systems
Here we are looking for holistic fastening and installation concepts, in which the underlying material remains as undamaged as possible during construction and deconstruction so that the facade cladding/ panels can be made removable. In doing so, we strive to unlock the potential for both fastening and deconstruction in single construction.
- What new solutions and methods can be developed to foster circular economy and eco-conscious paradigm in the construction industry?
Content Guidance
For Guidance, we provide you with content and guiding questions that you CAN follow to deliver innovative solutions.
While these areas are intended to inspire, you can also go with alternative and creative approaches.
Unleashing the power of alternative materials and fastening methods
Diving into the first track, the landscape opens up with previously untapped opportunities. The quest is to discover materials and methods that transcend conventionality and create a new generation of compounds. In the search to eliminate thermal bridges, you are guided by a number of questions.
Development of holistic facade fastening systems
The other solution path provides the space to design innovations to contribute to the overall circular economy. As we pioneer materials and methods for removable facade fastening systems that challenge the status quo, we are guided by the following questions:
Click here to download the guiding content.
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