BUILDING RENOVATION
sustainable use of
existing buildings

CHECKLIST – 8 CRITERIA FOR SUCCESSFUL DESIGN IN EXISTING STRUCTURES

EBOOK – 5 GOOD REASONS FOR ALLPLAN

RENOVATING OLD BUILDINGS INSTEAD OF DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION

The renovation or modernisation of existing buildings is one of the most important construction requirements. According to an online publication by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, 70 percent of housing construction in Germany, in 2020, was carried out on existing buildings. Large sums are also invested annually in the renovation of non-residential buildings and infrastructure.

Social trends, but above all climate protection, are changing the requirements for existing properties. Many residential and commercial buildings were constructed before building regulations ensured thermal efficiency and performance. To maintain the value of a property, energy-efficient renovations such as renewable energy sources and better thermal insulation are important measures. The demands on workplaces have also changed over the last few decades, not least due to the increase in mobile working, which makes extensions and conversions necessary. Within the infrastructure sector, maintenance and expansion play a major role: age, increased traffic volume and neglected investments are the main factors for dilapidated roads and bridges.

eBook

5 GOOD REASONS FOR ALLPLAN

For successful structural design in renovation and conversion projects

Construction within existing structures is becoming increasingly important - whether for renovation, conversion or new use of existing buildings. Structural engineers are faced with a number of challenges, ranging from accurate as-built surveys and load-bearing capacity analyses to the cost-effective strengthening of individual components. The right software is key to managing these processes efficiently and making informed decisions.

This eBook shows you how ALLPLAN supports structural engineers by digitally mapping the entire workflow from inventory to design. Learn how to efficiently evaluate point clouds, automatically generate calculation models and sustainably strengthen existing buildings using proven methods.

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Checklist

8 criteria for successful design in existing structures

For many architectural and engineering firms in the field of building construction, renovation and refurbishment accounts for a significant share of their daily project work. To help you choose the right BIM software for renovation, conversion or repurposing projects, we offer a checklist with 8 key criteria for download.

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READ NOW: ALLPLAN RECEIVES DGNB PLATINUM CERTIFICATE FOR AGILE OFFICE

ALLPLAN has been awarded the DGNB Platinum Certificate for the conversion of its HQ in Munich, which only five interior projects in Germany have received so far. This award recognises environmentally friendly, health-promoting and economically sustainable office designs that use state-of-the-art technology and low-emission materials.

ALLPLAN receives DGNB Platinum Certificate for Agile Office

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