Türkiye's resilient cities vision will be on the agenda of COP31
According to the ministry statement, one of the priority topics of the COP31 Action Agenda will be climate resilient cities; The 3D printer structure produced from Hatay debris will be located in the Green Zone.
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According to the statement made by the Ministry, within the scope of the COP31 Action Agenda, the 54-ton "Phoenix" structure, built from Hatay earthquake debris and waste plastic with 3D concrete technology, will be exhibited in the Green Zone.
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Why It Matters
Within the scope of KADİYAP, the General Directorate of Construction Affairs evaluates the earthquake debris in Hatay and produces new structures with 3D concrete technology.
According to the statement made by the Ministry, one of the 10 priority topics of the COP31 Action Agenda will be climate resilient cities.
As part of the work within the scope of the Rural Areas Earthquake Recovery and Reconstruction Project (KADİYAP) carried out by the General Directorate of Construction Affairs with the joint financing of the World Bank and the French Development Agency, a 140 square meter phoenix structure was created in the Green Zone. Debris collected in Hatay was used in the construction of the building, which takes its name from the phoenix rising from the ashes.
Some of the debris was pulverized at the Debris Waste Recycling Center in Hatay, and some of it was turned into fine sand. The new concrete produced with these materials exceeded the desired strength. Then, the columns and blocks of the building were raised layer by layer with the material transported to Antalya.
Using 3D concrete technology without the use of formwork, a crawler robot built the curved walls, 7 twisted columns and benches on site. The honeycomb-patterned panels covering the roof were also produced from waste plastic. 33 tons, 60 percent of the 54-ton structure was obtained from earthquake debris. Concrete printing was completed in just 7 days.
THE CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION OF THE CENTURY WILL BE TOLD TO THE WORLD
Phoenix will show the world that what was destroyed can be rebuilt and construction waste can be reused with sustainable methods. In this area, climate-resistant houses built after the earthquake in 11 provinces with the construction campaign of the century will also be showcased in the world.
On the other hand, the Resilient Cities Hub located in the Green Zone will be the meeting point for projects that will strengthen adaptation to climate change, sustainable urbanism, disaster preparedness and the role of local governments in climate action. This Hub will include projects and works of municipalities, relevant public institutions and the private sector. It will be a platform where local governments can share their experiences with international actors and develop joint projects and collaborations.
Open Questions
- On what dates will the Phoenix structure be exhibited at COP31?
- Which projects will the Resilient Cities Hub host?
