FRAMEUP construction concept

Purpose and goal

Market needs for student housing is great, and there is a lack of 4000-5000 small apartments for young people. - Preliminary study of the innovation ownership has shown potential, but the execution technology has to be further developed into more competitive product. The NDA, made by CENTEK, was used in discussion with possible industrial partners, see Annex 1. - Execution technology with self-climbing cantilevers is a feasible solution. However, needs for the further development of a more competitive solution is recognized. - Annex 2 shows the 1st floor and a typical floor.

Results and expected effects

- Average price of a double module is about 390 ksek, a bit more than the original target. - A rent costs of 3000 sek/month and 4500 sek/month are foreseen for a single module flat and a double module flat, respectively. The flexibility of module system allows flexibility in building design and choice of different number of flats suitable for short and long terms accommodations. - It has been proven that 20m2 living surface is sufficient for a young couple and that the bathroom is suitable disabled persons. The whole house can be transported in containers which minimize transportation costs.

Approach and implementation

-Preliminary structural analysis and design of a 6-storey student house located in Luleå shows that the total cost is about ? 15 million sek, see Appendix 3 and Appendix 4. - There is a potential for further optimization of the structure and cost reduction. - Fire safety requirements for R30 are met by designing 3D room modules as separate fire cells. This concept enables the use of unprotected steel frame. - Requirements of Boverket for the energy consumption are met.