Cardboard - As a construction material for beachhouses

Cardboard - As a construction material for beachhouses

Portheine, J.O.

Snijders, A. (mentor)
Bilow, M. (mentor)

Architecture and The Built Environment

Architectural Engineering and Technology

Gradution Studio

2015-06-30

In this paper the production and recycling process of the four most important cardboards are shown and explained. These are corrugated-, honeycomb-, tubes and solid- cardboard. For all these types the properties waterproof, fireproof, insulation, strength, weight, price and architectural freedom is compared. With this data the use of cardboard in a coastal area is discussed. For the coastal area the assignment is elaborated and a few possibilities for the use of cardboard such as foundation, one-season and element construction is shown. Concluded is that the properties of cardboard can definitely be benefited for the construction of a beach house.

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Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2015 Portheine, J.O.