Optimization of Facade Wall Building Systems in Walloon Region

As our society experiences a significant demographic expansion, 350 000 new households in Wallonia will need to be erected by 2040. However, the Belgian index of construction costs is constantly increasing due to building lots scarcity and high requirements in terms of energy efficiency. A funding problem appears as the Walloon average income has not improved, hence the need to control building costs in order to offer quality accommodation for everyone. This two year research aims to create a support tool reducing costs of new buildings without jeopardizing comfort, structure or durability. Th... Mehr ...