HiRes Concrete

Through computational modelling, concrete building elements can be designed to integrate highly efficient low-energy building systems for heating, cooling and ventilation. Nevertheless, the topological complexity of these optimised designs cannot be physically realised using conventional flat panel formwork systems.
To tackle this limitation, Digital Building Technologies co-developed an innovative concept for structurally optimised thermally-active concrete slabs and an efficient 3D-printed formwork system for in-situ casting. The concrete slab produced with this method for the HiLo unit at NEST acts as a highly efficient radiant ceiling due to its articulated surface. The thermal performance is further enhanced by an active 3D-printed ventilation system that distributes air inside the room with reduced energy requirements.
More information here:
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DBT Team
Andrei Jipa
Angela Yoo
Georgia Chousou
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Dillenburger
Project Partners
• Block Research Group, ETH Zürich: Francesco Ranaudo, Dr. Tom Van Mele, Prof. Dr. Philippe Block (structural design)
• Architecture and Building Systems, ETH Zürich: Dr. Gearóid Lydon, Prof. Dr. Arno Schlueter (integrated building systems)
• ROK Architects: Michael Knauss (unit architecture)
Industry Partners and Sponsors
Empa
Bürgin Creations
Holcim (Schweiz) AG
BASF (Schweiz) AG
Christenguss AG
Rudolf Glauser AG
Georg Ackermann Gmbh
ETH Zürich
NCCR Digital Fabrication
Support
Lian Stähelin, Andi Reusser, Mike Lyrenmann, Hyuk Sung Kwon
Photography and videography
Schwarz Pictures, Angela Yoo, Lian Stähelin, Georgia Chousou, Andrei Jipa
Music
Cinematic Motivational Pop by Alex-Productions | / @alexproductionsnocopy...
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