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they were manufactured with minimal impact on the environment. Within environmental considerations a
lightweight material such as laminate is beneficial in contributing to a lower carbon footprint, particularly with regards to trans- portation. Lightweight panels also offer ease of application, including some having the option to be placed over existing surfaces, which in turn assists in meeting construction deadlines and budget require- ments. In addition, future building work can be undertaken with minimal disruption to inhabitants.
© Mark Gorton – Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
Steps were taken to significantly diminish the waste produced on the Lewisham site, for instance the facade panels were pre-cut offsite to ensure a sustainable installation process. In addition, since the panels were manufactured in Britain, the transportation distance and overall carbon footprint of the project were also reduced. The Pop-Up Village is designed to have a lifespan of 60 years. In order to provide ‘portability’ to facilitate reconfiguration to other areas of vacant land, the specification of sustainable and durable material is essen- tial to the project. Lightweight facades
make their future reconfiguring and reuse elsewhere easier to handle. In its design, development and execution, Lewisham Pop-Up Village is an example of how architects can specify sustainable building products that complement energy efficiencies without sacrificing aesthetic vision. This is partly thanks to the technol- ogy being used by manufacturers to create solutions with extensive colour and texture choices based on an understanding of the factors important to architects. In the case of Lewisham Pop-Up Village, the bright pink and orange panel colours were achieved using a digital and print service. Similarly, modern technology facili- tates the specification of panels with the look of natural surfaces, for example wood, metal and stone, but in material with better durable, hygienic and cost efficient proper- ties. From an architect’s perspective, the prospect of more design choices means that they are one step closer to achieving a building that visually speaks for itself.
Simon Wild is European category marketing manager at Formica Group
THERMOHALL™ INSULATED STRUCTURES
Thermohall™ insulated cladding helps provide energy savings and is environmentally friendly, both in fabrication and operation. This high quality, heavy duty, durable and flexible fabric system offers major advantages over other insulating materials:
• U-Values from 0.67 W/m2k to 0.19 W/m2k
• Non-combustible glass wool insulation, encapsulated in air and water tight pockets
• No thermal bridges or air gaps in the cladding, reducing heat loss and eliminating condensation
• Vacuum packaging reduces shipment volume Email:
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