The SISMO building technology is compatible with virtually any other method of construction. The SISMO module can be used for entire buildings. Depending on locally available products or customs, the SISMO system can be integrated in the construction process in combination with any type of floor, partition, roof material or system. For specific questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
The superior design of the SISMO module provides maximum strength during concrete placement. Once complete, SISMO structures attain a high structural integrity. Tests and experience have shown that the strength of a SISMO structure is far greater than a comparable traditional structure. Insulated formwork improves the concrete cure quality. If correctly placed concrete and polystyrene will not rot or decay, making a SISMO structure virtually maintenance free for many years to come.
In 2001 Sismo® was the first company in the construction sector that received the European Technical Approval (ETA 01/0001).
Over the years, several tests at universities and building authorities in different countries have proven the SISMO building technology’s exceptional capacities. Reports can be supplied upon request.
Calculations and reports made by the University of Leuven (Belgium) according to the Mexican standard and the Istanbul Kültür University (Turkey) have shown that a SISMO structure is very resistant to earthquakes. These results represent the scientific evidence of what experience has shown. SISMO buildings in countries such as South Korea and Turkey have proven their anti-seismic characteristics.
Energy-efficient building is a key focus in construction. Thermal protection affects energy use for heating and cooling, as well as indoor climate control. Good insulation matters in both cold and hot climates.
SISMO offers various insulating materials and thermal performances. With insulating infill panels, SISMO buildings are fully and permanently insulated.
SISMO creates an airtight envelope with minimal uncontrolled air changes. Ventilation can be precisely controlled, ensuring a comfortable, economical, and healthy environment.
SISMO technology also provides strong acoustic insulation. Its monolithic structure forms an effective sound barrier. The module can be tailored to meet specific acoustic needs.
The SISMO building system is a cost-efficient method for all parties in the construction process. For contractors, it’s easy to install and reduces the need for specialised labour. The industrialised process allows efficient planning and faster construction. No expensive formwork is needed, as modules arrive with pre-located openings and special shapes included. Being lightweight, they also eliminate the need for heavy machinery.
SISMO shortens construction time, enabling faster commissioning and lower pre-financing costs for developers and owners.
End users benefit from low energy bills thanks to SISMO’s complete and permanent insulation, delivering energy savings in both cold and hot climates.
Thinking Green is becoming more and more important in the construction industry as contractors, developers and home builders look for materials that are eco-friendly. The SISMO building technology is addressing these environmental concerns on several levels. The production process is non-polluting. Recycled materials can be used for the infill panels and using concrete walls instead of wood products helps to cut down on the worldwide problem of deforestation. Using the SISMO building technology significantly reduces jobsite waste. The building constructed will be energy efficient and will have a minimal impact on the environment.
The SISMO concept offers a construction method with virtually unlimited possibilities. The module can be used for loadbearing walls, partitions, curtain walls, floors, and roofs. Curved or complex shapes, as well as pre-located openings, are easily achieved.
The system suits all project types – homes, villages, apartments, offices, industrial buildings, and both high- and low-rise structures.
SISMO allows complete design freedom. The shape, infill panels, and finishing materials are all flexible. Whether simple or bold, traditional or modern, any design can be built with SISMO.
Sismo is universally applicable and not culture bound. The Sismo building technology can be adapted to every project, from foundations and cellars up to the roof structure. It’s high productivity, it’s brilliant simplicity and modest demand of materials and labour make the Sismo concept suitable for every socio-economic environment. It increases productivity in industrialized countries and generates a new evolution in economy and industry. To developing countries, the Sismo concept offers unlimited possibilities for the optimal use of local skills, labour and raw materials.
The SISMO modules are easy to handle, to transport and to assemble thanks to a very low weight that permits their use in any conditions. Thanks to the lightness of the modules no heavy or expensive site materials are needed. Modules can easily be handled and assembled manually by one or two workers. The light weight makes the SISMO modules safer to work with compared to other prefabricated systems.
The concrete used in a SISMO building has a high potential thermal inertia and may affect several properties that are essential for today’s construction, such as indoor climate, energy consumption and power peaks. It is considered an essential component in future smart buildings. In addition to the insulating values it is important to take into account comfort and well-being within a building. During periods of intense heat or solar radiation, a well-insulated building with good thermal inertia will remain pleasantly cool during the day and will retain a sufficient temperature at night.
SISMO buildings, built in areas at high risk of cyclones, have demonstrated their ability to withstand the most devastating weather conditions. A monolithic SISMO building is extremely resistant to complex strains and thrusts due to the force emitted by cyclones
The assembled SISMO system is a continuous monolithic concrete system without fire leakage through the assembled system. This is specified in the European Technical Assessment.
The polystyrene used is self-extinguishing in compliance with the DIN 4102 rules. SISMO building technology allows the use of alternative infill materials. Fibre cement board, for example, can be used on the inside of a lift shaft.
Fire resistant tests carried out on different types of SISMO modules have given very satisfactory results.
Test reports can be supplied upon request.
Our experiences, in different countries have shown that the time required to realise buildings using the SISMO building technology is significantly shorter compared to conventional building methods. The key word for SISMO is the industrial character of the system. The rationalised concept allows precise planning and prevents unnecessary delays. A very fast construction process completes the efficiency of the SISMO concept.
SISMO is quick to put into action; in emergencies a SISMO Production Station can be operational in a matter of weeks.
