IFD building is a construction method that stands for Industrial, Flexible and Demountable building. It combines these three characteristics to make buildings more efficient, more sustainable and more adaptable.
Characteristics
The method rests on three pillars:
- Industrial: building components are prefabricated in the factory. This is efficient, delivers consistent quality and allows fast assembly on the building site.
- Flexible: the building can be adapted to changing usage requirements, for example by altering the layout.
- Demountable: parts can be assembled and disassembled dry and can be reused, which aligns with circular building.
Application
The aim of IFD building is:
- reuse of components;
- less construction waste;
- faster construction;
- a building that adapts to the user over its lifespan.
Because parts are connected dry and can be taken apart again later, a building can be adapted or dismantled more easily without losing materials.
Related terms
- Assembly construction
- Prefab
- Circular economy
- Adaptable building
- Element construction
- Cradle to cradle
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