Workshop Boisbuchet

Client: Domaine de Boisbuchet
Location: Domaine de Boisbuchet
Design team: Tom Verschueren, David Driesen, Kobe Garmyn, Kotryna Urbonaite
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dmvA has conducted an experimental study together with the German company Polycare by building a prototype with the circular 'lego' system, using polymer concrete blocks, developed by Polycare. The construction system is very interesting in terms of sustainability and circularity, as well as economically. The insulating blocks are made of polymer concrete consisting of 90 % local sand. They can be reused endlessly and require no water consumption during production or construction. Building with these blocks is very affordable due to the low construction and the possibility to build your own building as a non-professional thanks to the straightforward system.

This case study took shape in a workshop at Domaine de Boisbuchet in France. Polycare had only constructed with their building system in Africa, where the building requirements are more basic than in Europe. They therefore decided to join forces with dmvA to realize a house within the European building requirements by means of a workshop. The architect designed a completely circular and demountable house according to the dry construction principle. The foundation consists of galvanized steel screw piles that are connected to each other by a steel ring beam. The floors and roof were constructed using local timber beams and slabs. The structural work of the house was completed in less than 1 week by the inexperienced participants of the workshop.

This case study took shape in a workshop at Domaine de Boisbuchet in France. Polycare had only constructed with their building system in Africa, where the building requirements are more basic than in Europe. They therefore decided to join forces with dmvA to realize a house within the European building requirements by means of a workshop. The architect designed a completely circular and demountable house according to the dry construction principle. The foundation consists of galvanized steel screw piles that are connected to each other by a steel ring beam. The floors and roof were constructed using local timber beams and slabs. The structural work of the house was completed in less than 1 week by the inexperienced participants of the workshop.