The new Skanska development, Olivin, is a prime example of sustainability and circularity, where UPB’s in-depth knowledge of engineering and construction helped reduce CO₂ emissions by 30% and successfully integrate reused structural elements into the building.
Through early involvement, we optimized building structural design and reduced emissions from an initial 139 kg CO₂/m² to 99 kg CO₂/m². However, sourcing elements for reuse raised more questions than answers:
- Where do you find structural elements that fit for reuse?
- Who verifies their quality?
- How do you cut them to size without compromising their integrity?
With no established industry standards or supply chain to rely on, our team tackled these challenges head-on.
Read the full case-study of Olivin here.
