Volumetric
The Powerwall Volumetric Space Frame Building System comprises an engineered structural steel frame, factory-produced utilising the highest quality grade S355 steel, similar to that used in traditional methods of construction. However, the ‘Off-site’ Modern Method of Construction (MMC) ensures that all welding and fabrication is monitored, under the Powerwall ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System.
The Volumetric Space Frame System sets aside any analogies with “pod” type construction, as the buildings are independently designed and fabricated structural frames with no constraint on architectural form. Continue reading…
Powerwall Standard Features and Benefits
- Thermal Insulation: 85% more thermally efficient than traditional building
- Acoustics: 32% better sound insulation than building standards require
- Air Tightness: 78% more efficient than building standards require
- Weight: Achieved 74% less weight than a ‘traditional build’
- Co2 Emissions: 70% less Co2 emissions during the manufacture compared to traditional build
- Sustainability: 100% (A+) Fully recyclable
- Embodied Energy: 36% less than traditional building
- Fire: Standard External Walls in excess of 62 minutes fire rating
- Health & Safety: Offsite production substantially reduces the risks normally associated with onsite construction
- Quality Control: Through meticulous design and planning the factory controlled environment delivers a level of quality unattainable on a traditional building site
- Speed of Construction: Onsite construction time is vastly reduced therefore diminishing activity costs such as prelims
- Financial Benefits: 10% to 20% savings achieved against that of timber kit and traditional build
