The Social Platform

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In the past few decades, prefabrication and modular building solutions have been a beacon of hope in the construction sector, as new techniques, materials and design products often offer improved technical and economic performances when compared to traditional construction models. Modularity is not a new concept, but an important tool for circularity, facilitating the reuse or reintegration into technological or biological cycles and reducing waste and CO2 emissions in the process. Reversible Building Design is another tested design concept that is being seen as the foundation for a full circular economy in construction.

The Social Platform Project aspires to achieve maximum efficiency and responsiveness to the challenges of circular economy and waste management in the construction sector. The design principle behind the project is the combination of the most advanced green building techniques available today, such as Modular Construction and Reversible Building, but also Bioclimatic techniques and Post-Covid building strategies, acting complementary to make a living and working environment which is desirable and attractive, pushing the aspirations to deliver a net zero carbon / zero waste building.

The design integrates innovative strategies, including the extensive use of engineered timber and the active participation of the building users in the construction process. As part of a game-changing post-Covid building strategy, the scheme offers adaptable and resilient spaces engaged with the outdoors, catered with natural ventilation and daylight. The Social Platform: a vision of a venue for all seasons, rooted in sustainability and well connected with the cityscape.

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