Sustainable building

Circular building
with FAGSI

Our planet's resources are being utilised more intensively today than in any previous era. This is despite the fact that it has long been clear that they will often only be available in limited quantities. The construction industry is traditionally one of the most resource-intensive sectors of the economy. According to the Federal Statistical Office, around 570 million tonnes of mineral raw materials are used every year in Germany alone - 90 percent of the total domestic extraction. In addition, around 210 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste flow out of the construction sector every year, which corresponds to 52 percent of the total waste generated in Germany. Therefore, it is not enough to link the sustainability of buildings to energy efficiency during operation. This is because the production of building materials and the construction and demolition of a building consume large amounts of energy.

This is referred to as "grey energy" and accounts for almost half of the energy balance of a building in the life cycle of a conventionally constructed building. The concept of circular construction - often referred to as the cradle-to-cradle principle - is based on the idea of designing, planning and realising buildings in such a way that the materials used can be reused or recycled to a high standard at the end of the building's life cycle. FAGSI's approach goes even further, as our temporary buildings, which are assembled from individual room containers, can be dismantled without leaving any residue after use, giving them a second life - and even more.

Why containers are more sustainable than you think

The steel industry is one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world. However, steel is also the most recycled material in the world. Around 99 per cent of steel is recycled, 88 per cent of which is melted down and processed into new steel. This means that every steel product, including the basic construction of our containers, is already a recycled product. This means that more than 20 million tonnes of CO2 are avoided every year in Germany alone. New technologies such as steel production using hydrogen make the material even "greener".

FAGSI containers are manufactured in modern production halls at our sister company ProContain in Sörnewitz and Morsbach-Lichtenberg - taking into account all the requirements of our time. A catalogue of measures, consisting of around 50 points, promises an excellent balance in terms of the CO2 footprint: the aim is to reduce the amount of CO2, which currently accounts for around 400 kilograms in the production of a container, to 60 kilograms.

We are guided by the principles of the circular economy, which ensures that the use of resources, waste production, emissions and energy wastage are minimised. Decisive factors in relation to FAGSI buildings are the durable steel construction, easy maintenance, repair and reprocessing of the containers, reuse - and finally recycling as a last resort. Should the end of a container's life be reached after countless uses, sometimes over 20 years, it can be completely dismantled and sorted. This means that around 90 per cent of the recyclable materials can be recycled.

All FAGSI container series comply with the relevant statutory energy requirements and have high-quality thermal insulation. In addition, they can be coupled with renewable energy sources such as solar panels - so our customers not only save on operating costs, but also protect the environment. When fitting out the interior, we also ensure that only quality-tested materials from German brand manufacturers are used, creating a pleasant and healthy indoor climate.

A key criterion of sustainability, which is emphasised by the German Sustainable Building Council, among others, is the possibility of repurposing and reusing a building. After the utilisation phase, our container buildings can be dismantled back into individual room containers and, back at our locations, prepared for new use. A current example of this is the German Pension Insurance building in Würzburg.

The high degree of prefabrication of the room containers and the resulting short construction period on site, which often only lasts a few weeks, minimises the impact on the environment and local residents: Noise and construction dust are reduced by up to 50 per cent and construction site traffic is reduced by up to 20 per cent. This means that FAGSI container buildings are also ideally suited for construction projects in existing surroundings.

FAGSI solar modules: Purchase, rent or pure electricity purchase

With our photovoltaic systems, you can generate low-cost solar power directly on site on your container or modular building, regardless of whether it is an office, a daycare centre, a school or a construction site facility. This allows you to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy costs, secure stable electricity prices and benefit from maximum flexibility thanks to our plug-and-play system. Whether you decide to buy, rent or only use the electricity generated - we offer you exactly the solution that suits your needs.

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