VAULTED provides a digitally fabricated floor system designed to reduce material use, mass, and carbon emissions in construction projects. Their Rippmann Floor System (RFS) offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional flooring methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional concrete flooring methods often lead to excessive material usage, increased mass, and higher carbon emissions due to their reliance on bending resistance and steel reinforcement. These methods can be slow to install, require specialized labor, and may not be easily adaptable for reuse or repurposing in future construction projects.
Solution
VAULTED offers the Rippmann Floor System (RFS), a digitally fabricated, prefabricated floor system designed to minimize material use and reduce environmental impact. The RFS leverages "Strength Through Geometry" principles, channeling loads through compression rather than bending, eliminating the need for steel rebars. This mono-material structural design uses concrete efficiently, placing it only where needed, and allows for a lightweight, easily installed, and demountable floor. The RFS promotes circular construction by enabling components to be reused or repurposed, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional flooring.
Target Audience
VAULTED's primary customers include developers, architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals seeking sustainable and cost-effective flooring solutions for a variety of building projects.
Features
- Digitally fabricated concrete floor system optimized for material efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.
- Curved geometry that follows the natural flow of forces in compression, eliminating the need for steel reinforcement.
- Discretized parts that can be easily assembled without glue or mechanical connectors.
- Fully demountable design allowing for reuse or repurposing of components.
- Available in two variants: RFS-S (Single Span) and RFS-D (Double Span), catering to different aesthetic and structural requirements.
- Customizable performance characteristics, including strength, fire resistance, acoustics, and vibration control.
- BIM models and calculation reports to facilitate seamless integration with project partners.