F A C A D E Sof high performance concrete

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If you can dream it,you can do it

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Hi-Con is the leading brand of high performance concrete solutions in Europe. The Hi-Con brand includes all kinds of special elements in high performance concrete: Balconies, galleries, stairs, columns and facade panels, which are shown in this brochure.

The facade panels exploit the unique mechanical and aesthetic qualities of high performance concrete in different ways. Feel free to get inspired!

We make dreams come trueHi-Con offers extensive knowledge and experience in the design and production of high performance concrete.

We strongly believe in cooperation and synergy between companies and all the stakeholders in the value chain of the construction business.

We invite you to challenge us with your dreams of spectacular designs and innovative products.

I N N O VAT I V E M A R K E T L E A D E R I N H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E C O N C R E T E

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A NEW GENERATION OF CONCRETE

High performance concrete is a new generation of steel fiber rein-forced concrete, which allows very slim designs without compromising the strength.

At the same time Hi-Con offers a new conceptual building system optimised regarding functionality, transportation and mounting.

Tested and documentedOur most used high performance concrete is CRC® – Compact Reinforced Composite. Since the invention in 1986 CRC® has been further developed and improved into the worlds most tested and documented type of high performance concrete.

The products of CRC® are unique as they combine the free shapeability of concrete, the strength of steel and a durability that exceeds both steel and conventional concrete.

This makes CRC® superior in ex-treme environments where complex or slender shapes are requested and unique structural properties required.

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BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR HI-CON FACADE PANELS

WITH BUILT-IN INSULATION

Single facade panel Double facade panel Modular system

Single facade panelThe facade panels are cast with a layer of insulation on the back side. This type of panels are used for renova-tion of facades where the panels can be mounted directly on to the existing facade.

Double facade panelThe facade panel is designed as a sandwich structure consisting of two layers of high performance concrete with insulation between.

Modular systemDouble facade panels are put together into a complete prefabricated modular building system.

Concrete

Insulation

ConcreteInsulation

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ENERGY RENOVATION OF RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

Solution with single facade panels

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POPTAHOF, HOLLANDSTOCKHOLM - SWEDEN

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POPTAHOF, HOLLAND

SINGLE FACADE PANEL WITH INSULATION

NEW FACADES FOR 1970-BUILDING

In the period from 1965 to 1975 a lot of social housings were built in Scandina-via. Many of these buildings are now ready for renovation.

In Kista outside Stockholm in Sweden a solution with pre-fabricated single facade panels of high performance concrete has been chosen.

The panels are made of a single layer of high perfor-mance concrete with insulation on the back side. Each element measures 26,5 m2. The ele-ments are mounted by crane on the existing facade.

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ENERGY RENOVATION AS DEMONSTRATION PROJECTRenovation of preserved architecture

ALBERTSLUND - DENMARK

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ENERGY RENOVATION AS DEMONSTRATION PROJECTRenovation of preserved architecture

DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Plan C is a EU-supported project working on finding new ways of renovating houses.

A demonstration project in Albertslund near Copenhagen has tested a facade panel combining high performance concrete and vacuum insulation with a thick-ness of only 10 cm.

The facade element is mounted on to the existing facade and has been designed to resemble the existing facades regarding surface and colour.

The elements consist of two layers of high performance con-crete on each sides of a layer of vacuum insulation. Each element has a thickness of 10 cm. The insulation properties resemble 300 mm stone wool.

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MODULE BASED STUDENT HOMESPrefabricated concrete elements with built-in insulation.

The prefabricated homes are put together in different ways. Each block consists of 12-20 homes.

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COMPLETE PREFABRICATED STUDENT HOMES

300 prefabricated student homes are established south of Stockholm. Each home is built of elements of high perfor-mance concrete.

Each home is equipped with kitchen, bath, floor and ceiling. Everything is installed at the factory. The finished homes are transported to the building site and put together in blocks. Galleries and stairs are mounted on-site.

The prefabricated concrete elements are put together to homes. Kitchen, bath and other interior are also installed at the factory.

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Slim elements, which can be mounted outside the existing facade

Simple and fast mounting.

Freedom in design

100+ years durability

Minimal maintenance

Smaller cranes for mounting

Lower transportation costs

Fire resistance

ADVANTAGES WITH PREFABRICATED FACADE PANELS:

ENERGY RENOVATION

WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

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FACADE SCREEN TO NEW FACULTY BUILDING

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK, ODENSE

Architect: C.F. Møller

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Architect: C.F. Møller

SIGNIFICANT FACADE

C.F. Møller has designed the new faculty building for Univer-sity of Southern Denmark.

The significant facade is created by 300 elements of CRC high performance concrete. The combination of elements creates a beautiful and creative pattern. The theme of circles are repeated in the roof and inside of the building as well.

The facade panels have an air/concrete ratio of 65/35. The thickness of the elements is 65 mm.

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