Circular economy in construction

re-use NS train windows as a new construction component

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

M. Kyanidou Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

F. Oikonomopoulou Structural Design & Mechanics - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
M. Bilow Building Product Innovation - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
J. Jongert Teachers of Practice (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

17-04-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The building industry is a significant waste contributor. Especially at the end-of-life of the building it causes an enormous impact on the environment. Construction solid waste has caused serious environmental problems. Reuse, recycling and reduction of construction materials have been advocated for many years, and various methods have been investigated. However, the effectiveness of its applications seems limited. Waste will be reduced by extending the lifetime of the materials giving the second life.This research aims to the design of a construction component made of reused train windows of the old VIRM trains of NS. The continuous flow of the train windows due to the renovation of the trains demands a multiadaptable solution that offers different design scenarios.