Suitable for buildings up to 18 m in height the ADEPT system is a fully integrated prefabricated construction solution comprising a breathable thermal envelope, cladding, internal walls, internal finishes and provision for integrated Mecanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services. The system can be delivered in panelised or volumetric elements, or both, according to client requirements. Standardised, repeated elements combine with optimal material efficiency to make a system that is affordable, scalable, quick to build and suitable for awkward access or infill sites. Demountable panels and components allow partial or complete disassembly, re-use and a circular economy of parts, as well as non-destructive alterations during the lifetime of the building.
The ADEPT system targets both operational net carbon neutral and negative embodied carbon, making efficient use of biogenic materials and circular design principles. Integral to the system is a novel patented hemp bio-composite which delivers improved indoor air quality through hygrothermal buffering. Whole-life carbon assessment is integral to all stages of the design, fabrication and assembly of the system as well as future maintenance and alterations.
This paper describes the hemp bio-composite and presents a case-study of the ADEPT system, together with a life cycle assessment.
