Excursion to QYUUBS construction site in Eindhoven

Brief report of the excursion on 12 November

Their project of 150 houses is part of a neighbourhood (Buurtschap te Veld on Castiliëlaan in Eindhoven) with 700 houses on a site made available by the municipality for 30 years for construction for mainly social housing (80%). They are therefore small 1 or 2 slkr 55m2 homes.

The houses are built with modules based on a hybrid system of CLT and timber frame construction, finished with Larix slats. So they are also 'moveable' homes. After an introduction by Bardo Mutsaers the owner of Qyuubs as well as the contractor of the project, some questions were answered and everyone was introduced. However, Qyuubs does not produce the modules itself. He also explained that he prefers good quality and often has to convince clients to include that in the project. He assumes that their system is 10% cheaper than traditional construction at larger quantities. During the subsequent walk around the construction site, many more questions were answered. The houses are heated and cooled using air-to-air heat pumps in combination with WTW ventilation. There are also some electric radiators for when needed on very cold days. It also uses mostly 6 PV panels.

We thank Mr Mutsaers and Emma Vereijken for their time and hospitality.

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KIVI Construction Section is organising an excursion to a construction site of QYUUBS(https://qyuubs.nl) on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 13:30.

QYUUBS is a high-quality, modular home. Easy to move. With QYUUBS, you choose a comfortable home with a modern design. 100% recyclable! And with a customised interior and exterior finish if desired.

QYUUBS is a new concept developed by an experienced team. From architect and structural engineer to building physicist, they have all the expertise for an optimal building process. In addition, they know the administrative routes that ensure procedures run as smoothly as possible. QYUUBS therefore stands for co-creation. Together with the clients, we get the most out of every project. They focus on recycling, renewable energy and a minimal ecological footprint. The houses are constructed from low-maintenance materials that are easy to replace. In doing so, they extend the lifespan, lower the Total Cost of Ownership and make Qyuubs a smart investment.

Programme

The programme is as follows:

Safety

Safety shoes and a helmet are compulsory at the construction site, you are requested to bring your own safety shoes if you have them. For those who do not have them, some are available at the construction site as well as helmets and a vest. Please indicate the size of shoes when registering for this excursion.

Maximum of 15 participants.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 12 November!