Today, one of the most important tasks of construction is the completion of construction work on time, and a project put into operation ahead of schedule will have indisputable advantages. Knauf presents a completely new construction concept: compared to the parameters of conventional building materials: bricks and blocks, the KNAUF AQUAPANEL building system® The outer wall is lighter, thinner and more flexible.
European architects and builders have already appreciated all the advantages of the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior Wall system and are successfully using it on the most complex projects.
Allianz arena football stadium, Munich, Germany
The Allianz arena in Munich is home to two legendary football teams: Bayern Munich and Munich 1860. In the construction of the futuristic-looking stadium, the Swiss architects Herzog & De Meuron, being limited in time, chose the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior Wall system as their façade solution.
Residential complex Promenadebyen, Odense, Denmark
The Promenadebyen project is an exclusive luxury apartment in the harbor of r. Odense. During the construction of the facade, a steel frame made of thermal profiles and KNAUF AQUAPANEL® Outer wall was used.
Milanofiori Business Park, Milan, Italy
Due to its high windows of various sizes and interesting design, the business park
Milanofiori is an impressive piece of modern architecture.
During the construction of the facade, KNAUF AQUAPANEL® Outer Wall was used.
KNAUF AQUAPANEL® The outer wall is a frame-sheathing non-bearing external enclosing structure used for the construction of facades in buildings for various purposes. The main structural element is AQUAPANEL® Cement slab Outside. It is a cement-based facing sheet material, relatively thin and light (16 kg / sq.m.), While its fire-technical characteristics are comparable to those of traditional materials: bricks and blocks. In addition, the slab is absolutely moisture and weather resistant.
Reduction of construction time - up to 27% time savings before the end of the finishing stage
Use of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL construction system® The outer wall leads to a reduction in construction time:
- Faster closure of the thermal circuit of the building, allowing you to move on to interior decoration, screed, etc.
- Shorter drying times mean less energy is used during construction and the first year of operation.
- Reducing the construction time of scaffolding
- Ease of site management with fewer steps - only dry build skills are required
- Complete system solution from Knauf with all the necessary materials and components
- More efficient logistics and storage of materials thanks to the lighter weight of the construction system
- Flexibility of solutions for the reconstruction of building facades
- Sections of the façade can be selectively dismantled at the end of its life cycle for more efficient recycling
Comparison of construction time when using various construction technologies:
The calculation shows that when using the KNAUF AQUAPANEL system® External wall construction time is reduced by 10 days, which is 18.5% of time savings at the time of transition to the installation of external building envelopes. Further time savings before finishing the finishing phase can be up to 26.7% *.
Best savings
Application of KNAUF AQUAPANEL® The outer wall provides significant economic benefits to investors and architects.
Higher profitability
Potential savings and reduced investment risks are achieved by reducing construction materials and labor costs. For both of the above indicators, the building system from the KNAUF company is more profitable than the traditional brickwork.
Lower weight of KNAUF AQUAPANEL structures® The outer wall (up to 75% less compared to brick and block) leads to savings in the construction of the building's supporting structures. *
Fast return on investment
As an innovative system based on dry construction technology, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior Wall enables faster construction: time savings in the finishing phase can be up to 27% ** compared to masonry. Thus, the building can be sold or rented out in a shorter time frame, which contributes to an accelerated return on investment (ROI).
Administrative and logistics complex, St. Petersburg
Design organization - Construction Company ASTON LLC.
Building system KNAUF AQUAPANEL® The outer wall was used in the construction of the Administrative and Logistics Complex, (St. Petersburg, Kalininsky district, Kalininsky district, Kushelevskaya road, 17).
The building is a 7-15-storey administrative and logistics center, consisting of an administrative area with office premises, a cafe; logistic (warehouse) area and underground parking. The architectural composition of the building is based on the contrast between the glazed vertical volume of the part and the heavier horizontal line of the logistics complex. The contrast is emphasized by the horizontal striped glazing of the logistic part and the vertical divisions of the administrative part.
The external enclosing structures of the building consist of a metal half-timbered timber cladding from the inside with AQUAPANEL plates® Outer in two layers. and external finishing of facades, consisting of a hinged facade system using matt porcelain stoneware slabs on a stainless steel frame.
As a result of the use of the KNAUF AQUAPANEL construction system® The outer wall instead of aerated concrete, the construction time was significantly reduced, and the heating circuit of the building was closed in one construction season.
* The data is based on the results of European studies (for more details on the studies, see the system documentation).
** Actual values depend on construction type. The data is based on research results (for more information on research, see the system documentation).
