Byggnadens andra skepnad : En anpassning för att möta samhällets behov och krav

Sammanfattning: Population growth leads to an increased need for new buildings, both residential and commercial. The regulations of structural design also changes with time. From a sustainable community perspective it may be profitable if existing buildings, that no longer performs their original function, are reconditioned. Knowledge and understanding of the surroundings of the residence must be available. Regulations regarding accessibility to all has increased. There are solutions in older residences that are not thoroughly thought through and leave much to be desired for a disabled person. The purpose of this thesis is to find a practical, creative and energy-efficient solution to change the Gideonsberg School into apartments, this in respect of the building, the site's visual expression, energy consumption, accessibility, and community needs. Questions asked and answered in this thesis are: How can the energy consumption be reduced in connection with a redevelopment and functional change? What is required to get an accessible living environment? What features are important and desirable in a home? How can the school's appearance and surroundings change to be more appealing and tied together with existing and prospective structures? Through site visits and literature an understanding has taken form on the requirements to create a pleasant and accessible living environment. Drawings and photographs have been created in Revit in order to present an overview of the study results. The architect office Tovatt won a design challenge that the City of Västerås held for the Kungsljuset 2 area. Tovatt's proposal of the area will be the basis for a new zoning plan in consultation with the City of Västerås. One of the goals of this thesis is to plan and redesign the existing school buildings so that they fit into the surrounding buildings and the proposal from Tovatt. There are certain technical regulations a building must fulfill. These regulations include the durability of the construction, stability and carrying capacity. The building must be suitable for its intended use and be available for people with limited orientation and mobility. Safety regulations for fire, safety in use, noise, hygiene, health and the environment must be met. From an environmental perspective there are also regulations regarding energy consumption, thermal insulation and management of waste and water. The proposal of this thesis is to turn three of the Gideonsberg School’s existing structures into 59 apartments and one terraced house with five apartments.