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How can the innovative reuse of formwork elements from the construction of Stuttgart's new main railway station make an ecological contribution to the construction sector?

A kromms Holz gibt au a grads Feur. Despite this saying and plans for thermal utilization, an interdisciplinary team from the universities of Constance, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe spent two years investigating forward-looking concepts on how the innovative reuse of formwork elements from the construction of Stuttgart's new main railway station can make an ecological contribution to the construction sector. The results have been presented in an exhibition in the gallery of the StadtPalais - Museum für Stuttgart since December 5. In addition to aesthetic and functional aspects, the exhibition sheds light on the practicality of re-use and the specific challenges of upcycling on a large scale with structural engineering, legal and life cycle assessment issues.

Plans, photographs and models show the possible use of formwork elements in various real laboratories in Baden-Württemberg in order to conserve raw materials and reduce CO2 emissions. At an interactive exhibition station, visitors can experience the real-world laboratories and dimensions of the reused components on a 1:1 scale and try their hand at building their own virtual structures.