B.R.I.C. - Build Reversible in Conception

In Brussels, Belgium, an education tool and showcase is created: B.R.I.C. A new module, consisting of a wood frame structure and prefabricated wall, floor and roof boxes, is build, dismantled, reconstructed and transformed 3 times. The size is 70 – 80 m². The sustainable and reversible teaching module is part of an education center and will provide training to future contractors of 12 professions of construction sector (eg. carpenters, masonry contractors, painters, interior designers, electricians, installers of sanitary and heating units) towards circular economy.  Hands-on experience courses are held through module B.R.I.C. The module enables teachers, students and construction product producers to investigate together how different products can be implemented. The yearly redesign, construction and deconstruction enables the integration of the latest evolving techniques and products in the training module. 

FOCUS

• Reversible design
• The use of new circular building materials and reclaimed/reused materials
• Short circuits and continuous loops fostering local and circular economy
• Circular design focussing on high energy performance and the sustainable use of water.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• Investigate and demonstrate the effectiveness and possibility of circular and dynamic building design
• Involving local actors and stimulate the circular industry
• Education, awareness and training

 PHASES

• 09/2016-03/2017: Design of module (phase 1)
• 04/2017-12/2017: Dismantling/reconstruction/transformation (phase 2)
• 01/2018-12/2018: Dismantling/reconstruction/transformation (phase 3)
• 01/2019-12/2019: Dismantling/reconstruction/transformation (phase 4 )