Specialisation in Architectural Technology
7-9. Semester

Lukas Imhof
Markus Jeschaunig
Matthias Lang-Raudaschl
Marisol Vidal

ReSett
Architecture from re-used concrete stones

Concrete composite blocks are a building material that often accumulates during the demolition of buildings or outdoor facilities. There is great interest in the “harvesting” (urban mining) of already manufactured, no longer needed, and re-usable concrete components in a future circular construction industry. As a CO2-intensive material, the reuse of concrete is a lever for reducing emissions.

The ReSett course takes a practical, creative, and theoretical approach to examining the reusability of used concrete paving stones in more detail. The aim is to generate knowledge about the manufacture of components from concrete paving stones.
In the seminar part, the building material will be examined in terms of its handling/workability, suitability as a building component (e.g., static aspects), and spatial effect. In the practical part, up to 1:1 prototypes will be carried out to explore the design and construction applications in building construction.

Topic presentation: Feb. 26., from 1pm, HS B, 3.OG, Kopernikusgasse 24