GDC Pilot Blog
Weekly posts from the ongoing pilot project ‘Green Design Centre’ (GDC description)
BRIC – CRL – GDC – GTBL – REMs – All projects
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GDC Assembly in Mostar
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GDC construction continues with the first metal modules being positioned on the existing 19th century structure.
Modules ready for transport
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Four modules set ready for transport to the constructions site on of GDC Pilot South Camp in Mostar.
28/2/2019
Four reversible modules ready
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Production of four reversible modules for GDC has been finalised in the factory of “Konstrukcije” in Mostar.
28/2/2019
Second steel module getting ready
GDC
In Mostar, in the facility of Konstrukcije, the second steel module for the GDC is now being constructed.
19/12/2018
First GDC steel module
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The first out of four steel modules for GDC has been assembled by local constructor ‘Konstrukcije’ in Mostar.
12/12/2018
Facade system containing 95% of biobased materials
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The GDC facade system is fully reversible and contains 95% of biobased material. We assembled it without additional fixing devices. The process has been monitored by the University of Mostar.
05/12/2018
Dry wood connections without any fixing material
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A local construction company in Mostar is preparing dry demountable connections in wood without any fixing material. These are fully bio-based building components assembled for the GDC.
28/11/2018
Mapping the social impact of the GDC project
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The city of Mostar hosted a 2-day workshop on Social mapping and social impact of this circular construction project on the neighbourhood, the city and the region. It was co-organised by GDC Pilot leader SGDF, the city of Mostar, BRE and BAM UK, and involved local stakeholders.
22/11/2018
Reversible connection
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This reversible connection enables the disassembly of the facade finishing without affecting the facade frame. It is made possible by adding an intermediary element (made of steel) between two wooden elements.
13/11/2018
Individual modules can be configured differently
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GDC is designed with independent modules that can be organised in different configurations.
The form and configuration of five independent modules are presented here.
06/10/2018
Steel structure of a unit for the Green Design Centre
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Two such 3D modules will be placed on a steal grid. This will provide flexibility in moving and positionning the units.
29/10/2018
Modules including green roof and PV panels
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We are preparing the full prefabrication of the first 2 units of the Green Design Center: one with reversible green roof using local plants and one with a reversible PV roof. Once fully finished, they will be transported as 3D modules to the site.
24/10/2018
Disassembly of facade panel tested
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How easy is it to assemble and disassemble the reversible facade A++ panel? It worked well on this individual wooden box containing insulation once the connection with the finishing panel had been optimized.
17/10/2018
Reversibility options of facade system
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Overview of and assembly steps of reversible A++ façade system. The system permits four reuse and transformation options of the façade system.
17/10/2018
Preparing Green Design Center in Mostar
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Sarajevo Green Design Foundation has contracted “Konstrukcija” to produce the steel structure of the first 2+2 prefab units forming the first setup and transformation of the Green Design Center in Mostar.
11/10/2018