PROJECT

Refurbishment of multistorey residential building, Østerled, Horsens

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OUTLINE AND INSPIRATION

Refurbishment of four-storey classical Danish house on Østerled 3a-3b 8700 Horsens to renovation class 1 is a challenge in many ways. Our main focus was environmental and economical sustainability, functionality, healthy indoor climate, accessibility and high quality living. To make a nice outlook and comfortable accommodation we provided sunlight through big openings, steel balconies, steel extensions and modern building components. Mechanical ventilation and natural materials assist in permanently satisfying indoor climate. Various apartment types, house surroundings and shared terrace support social sustainability.

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EXECUTION AND RESULT

During this semester I continued expanding my knowledge in Revit, including necessary in refurbishment project phases. Worksharing and efficient cooperation between team members was also crucial throughout all project phases. Elaborating drawings and new types of documentation (Case and Work Specifications, Health and Safety plan, etc.) for Tender design phase allowed me to deepen my knowledge in project elaboration, design for Blacksmith trade, professional communication, Revit extensions, legal demands (as ABR18) and Description of Services. Eventually, it was a very useful and informative semester for my BIM skills and for expanding my knowledge in the field.

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LOCAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT

To hold a research that would study a problem connected both to the semester project, relevant to modern world and to myself, I came up with a question of balancing natural heating and overheating in refurbished residential buildings. By setting the synopsis, research and interview questions, I outlined the main direction and frames of research. Afterwards, using Design guide for energy-, daylight- and indoor climate renovation from SBi, by measuring indoor overheating in my own apartment and studying different shading types and their efficiency, I came to conclusion that passive shading (shape of the building) and indoor manual shading (blinds, curtains) are the most effective, easy, cheap and adjustable types of shading for Danish weather.

Result: mark for the project - 10, mark for Local Programme Component - 12

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