This construction system is based on off-site production<\/strong> and this represents one of the many advantages of this type of construction: let’s see them all in detail.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The benefits<\/strong> of dry construction are many, both for the site and the environment:<\/p>\n For these reasons, there are shorter construction times compared to equivalent non-drywall solutions.<\/p>\n Thanks to the mechanical properties of steel profiles<\/strong>, moreover, much lighter structures and consequently much lighter foundations<\/strong> are achieved, saving time and costs.<\/p>\n From the earliest stages of construction and assembly of the structure, the use of modern building industrialisation technologies guarantee environmental sustainability<\/strong>, safety<\/strong>, cost savings<\/strong> and comfort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The evolution of dry building envelope systems is characterised by an increase in complexity<\/strong> and performance quality levels<\/strong>, both from a technological-performance and architectural point of view.<\/p>\n The search for different architectural languages and styles is often linked to the materials used for cladding<\/strong>, such as glass, stone, terracotta, metal and wood, especially in green buildings.<\/p>\n The different solutions<\/strong> have been named in various ways, without a defined classification, as the same technical solution can be called in different ways depending on the aspect one wishes to highlight.<\/p>\n Here are some examples.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s a product obtained through the proper layering of thin, lightweight, high-performance construction elements<\/strong>. Stratified structures have different physical performances depending on the technological assembly of the different layers, which can be defined during the design phase through a performance analysis.<\/p>\n The realisation of dry packages allows greater attention to detail<\/strong>, the choice of the most suitable materials to be assembled, the possibility of continuous variations, an optimisation of the layering of the envelope and easier maintenance of the technological units.<\/p>\n Dry-layered building systems consist of a galvanised steel metal structure<\/strong> that is clad externally with fibre-cement or wood-cement or wood-based panels and subjected to a special water-repellent treatment, while internally it’s clad with plasterboard that is coated, plastered and painted.<\/p>\n These walls, which can have both a load-bearing and plugging function, can reach a total thickness ranging from 25 to 50 cm, with gaps between 10 and 25 cm, suitable for accommodating additional layers of insulation and technological systems.<\/p>\n By providing external insulation, intermediate insulation within the cavity and internal insulation, excellent insulation levels (K = 0.08 – 0.15 W\/m2K) can be achieved, resulting in a significant reduction in energy consumption and pollutants.<\/p>\n Therefore, vertical fa\u00e7ades<\/strong> can be divided into three main categories based on the location of the insulation, the degree of insulation and the type of load-bearing structure:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to EN 13119, a curtain wall is defined as an external fa\u00e7ade of a building made of a main structure in metal, wood or PVC, consisting mainly of vertical and horizontal elements connected to each other and fixed to the load-bearing structure of the building. This type of fa\u00e7ade, also known as a curtain wall, provides all the functions of an external wall without contributing to the structural stability of the building. Characterised by aesthetic and performance continuity with respect to the load-bearing structure, the curtain wall is distinguished by the fact that the load-bearing structure remains completely set back from the fa\u00e7ade plane.<\/p>\n The main types of curtain walling vary according to how the curtain wall panels are attached to the frame<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n They consist of vertical mullions attached to the load-bearing structure of the building, horizontal transoms attached to the vertical mullions, opaque or transparent (non-opening) panels, and opening elements attached in turn to the mullions and transoms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The system consists of glass elements, openable or fixed, where the glass is connected at the back to the frame with glue (structural silicone) that transfers all loads to the frame. There are systems where, in addition to silicone adhesives, mechanical elements (not visible from the outside) are used to connect the panes to the frame.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This system is made up of components similar to the previous one (mullions and transoms) but, unlike the latter, it is configured as an assembly in which the elements are assembled in module (or cell) workshops, transported to the construction site complete with opaque and transparent panel and installed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This type can be divided into two subsystems: point fixing and free-standing sheets (VEA, suspended curtain walls or vitrages ext\u00e9rieurs attach\u00e9s). The system consists of transparent slabs supported by mechanical anchoring devices that fix them near the corners. These devices, usually consisting of metal pins, transfer the weight of the glass to a back structure spaced away from the transparent surface; the supporting structure can be made of either metal alloy or other materials (there are systems that use vertical uprights made of glass panes placed perpendicular to the fa\u00e7ade).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a type of fa\u00e7ade in which the cavity between the cladding and the wall is designed so that air can flow in a natural or controlled manner, depending on seasonal and daily needs, in order to improve the overall thermal-energy performance. In this case, the \u2018dry\u2019 solution may only concern the screen or cladding in front of the ventilated cavity.<\/p>\n More in detail, ventilated walls consist of the following layers:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These four layers are structurally connected by:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Double skin fa\u00e7ades are a type of fa\u00e7ade that is part of the dynamically insulated closure system. These fa\u00e7ades consist of a continuous transparent container along the entire perimeter of the building: the external skin, fixed and non-opening, serves to protect the building from air, water and wind; the second skin, internal, usually fitted with windows and doors, allows the internal rooms to be ventilated without the need for special control of environmental conditions.<\/p>\n To improve comfort inside the building, natural or forced ventilation of the cavity between the two skins is sometimes provided. Continuous or slatted shading devices that can be adjusted from within the rooms, as well as openable elements to ventilate the rooms, can be inserted in this cavity. Here are some examples.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It allows the integration of photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electrical energy. For example, these modules can be incorporated into transparent enclosure systems that can be single- or double-skin, vertical or horizontal, with inclinations from 0\u00b0 to 90\u00b0 (with optimisation of solar capture through a 45\u00b0 inclination from vertical). In addition, the system allows the integration of solar shading devices such as fixed, movable and adjustable sunscreens.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This system reacts to variations in external climatic conditions through automatic control devices or the direct intervention of the user. Moreover, it makes it possible to adjust the performance levels offered by the structure by modifying the values of the thermo-hygrometric and environmental parameters related to the internal microclimate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s designed to project still or moving images onto the inner surface of transparent panels.<\/p>\n In this case, the skin of the building consists of vertical panels mounted on metal support frames, composed of translucent materials coupled together.<\/p>\n These materials have properties that allow the projections to be visible from the outside, creating spectacular decorative effects. Often, this system is used for advertising purposes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In its day-to-day operations, Incide Engineering<\/strong> implements the various types of drywalling in different sectors to ensure that buildings perform at their best. Here are some projects.<\/p>\n For example, the layered, drywall system Structure\/Construction<\/strong> was used in the project for the Italian Air Force Marescialli School Gymnasium<\/a>, in Viterbo: the new gymnasium building was designed with a steel frame structure and surface foundations for a total area of approximately 500 square metres.<\/p>\n On the other hand, the design for the Multipurpose facility Parco Urbano Termale in Abano Terme<\/a> (IT) embodies a ventilated fa\u00e7ade<\/strong>. The structure thus dialogues with the park in a fluid manner, upgrading its use.<\/p>\nThe advantages of dry construction systems<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Mullion and transom fa\u00e7ades<\/span><\/h2>\n
Structural fa\u00e7ades<\/span><\/h2>\n
Modular fa\u00e7ade<\/span><\/h2>\n
Punctual facades<\/span><\/h2>\n
Ventilated fa\u00e7ade<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Double-skin fa\u00e7ade<\/span><\/h2>\n
Integrated enclosure for energy production<\/span><\/h3>\n
Interactive enclosure<\/span><\/h3>\n
Interactive multimedia enclosure<\/span><\/h3>\n
Dry construction method: case studies<\/span><\/h2>\n