Construction site unveils designs of tomorrow, with Lux in attendance
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable construction, an interdisciplinary research team is working on the construction site of the future in the European Target-X project. This initiative, which aligns with the principles of sustainability and sensible reuse, was passed by the Planning Committee in December 2023.
The city administration of Hürth, in collaboration with RWTH Aachen, Construction Robotics, Concular, Rhiem & Sohn, and other parties, is working on the reuse of materials from the demolished AOK building. The demolition marks the construction of a modern building and a new square with a water feature, green spaces, and high-quality amenities in Hürth.
However, economic reuse of materials from the AOK building was not feasible. Instead, a cooperation with RWTH Aachen was established, with metal elements, handrails, floor grates, bricks, windows, and benches from the AOK building being provided for a research project. These components from Hürth will serve as a practical basis for innovative research and teaching methods in a 4,000 square meter reference construction site in Aachen.
The reused materials will not be used in the construction of the modern building and the new square in Hürth. Instead, they will be integrated into the European Target-X project for research and teaching purposes. The demolition of the former AOK building in Hürth is part of the urban development project, Lebensader Lux.
It's worth noting that no specific reusable materials from the AOK building were economically reused. Potentially hazardous materials found during the demolition preparations were disposed of properly. The city administration was tasked with inventorizing reusable building products during large-scale demolitions.
The city of Hürth is collaborating with RWTH Aachen and Construction Robotics for the reuse of selected materials from the AOK building. This collaboration is the first to follow this new initiative, setting a precedent for future sustainable construction projects.
The construction site for the European Target-X project is located in Aachen, Germany. While the name of the lead scientist of the interdisciplinary research group of the Target-X project, which uses materials from the demolition of the AOK building, is not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results, their work is undeniably paving the way for a more sustainable future in construction.
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