From Equestrian Center to Recypark - Circularity Through Reused Glulam Structure

<p>The roof of the new Recypark in Anderlecht, spanning an area of 1100 m², uses glulam timber frames, allowing for large free spans. The unique ambition of both the client and the project designers was to embrace a circular approach by reusing a glulam timber structure.</p><p>Ensuring the structural integrity of reused materials within a circular economy framework raises numerous challenges, both administrative and technical. The project began with the creation of a specific agreement, clearly outlining the responsibilities and scope for all involved parties.</p><p>A detailed examination of the repurposed elements, both in terms of sanitary conditions and mechanical properties, was then carried out to qualify and document the materials as precisely as possible.</p><p>Finally, the elements were checked. Extending the lifespan of timber elements beyond the implicit limits set by Eurocode regulations, falls outside normative frameworks and requires the extrapolation of usual rules and safety factors.</p>