Completed International Case Study

1,450 m² Sustainable Multi-Family Residential Complex in Zurich, Switzerland

Location: Zurich, Switzerland Type: Residential Multi-Family Floor Area: 1,450 m² (15,608 sq ft) Scope: Supply + Supervision Status: Completed (2025)
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Eurocode 3 & 8 Certified Engineering
EN 1090-2 Factory Quality Control
40ft HC Container Packing & Flat-Pack Export
100% Bolted Field Assembly (Zero Site Welding)
Minergie-P
Passive Standard
Swiss zero-energy certification
62 dB
Acoustic Decoupling
Exceeds strict SIA 181 standards
4 Storeys
LGS Superstructure
Prefabricated cassette panels
-40%
Construction Time
Compared to concrete in Alpine terrain

Project Technical Summary

Structural Technology Multi-Storey Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) + Composite Decks
Steel Grade & Coating S350GD + Z275 High-Tensile Galvanized Steel
Location & Country Zurich, Switzerland (Switzerland)
Floor Area (m²) 1,450 m² (15,608 sq ft)
Delivery Scope Supply + Supervision
Key Engineering Result Achieved Minergie-P energy standard; structural frame erected 40% faster than traditional concrete with zero site waste.

Delivered Technical Scope

  • SIA 260 / SIA 263 compliant Swiss structural engineering dossier
  • 4-storey lightweight steel panelized superstructure delivered in 6 containers
  • Acoustic decoupling floor joist cassettes achieving 62 dB airborne noise reduction
  • Full on-site Swiss assembly supervision and bolt torque certification
✓ 100% factory pre-engineered and quality-inspected under EN 1090-2 execution standards.

The Project Challenge & Engineering Solution

How our structural engineers tackled complex site constraints, wind/seismic forces, and strict deadlines.

The Project Challenge

Demanding SIA Swiss building regulations (SIA 260/263), strict acoustic decoupling standards (SIA 181), and Minergie-P thermal performance on a sloping Alpine terrain.

The SerBuild Engineering Solution

Engineered load-bearing prefabricated LGS wall cassettes with integrated acoustic dampening pads and dry composite floor systems with zero thermal bridges.

Structural Mechanics & Finite Element Blueprint

Detailed static modeling, load dissipation paths, and statutory regulatory validation.

Structural Engineering & Detailing Analysis

Multi-Storey Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) + Composite Decks • S350GD + Z275 High-Tensile Galvanized Steel

Constructed on a sloping Alpine terrain in Zurich, this 1,450 m² 4-storey sustainable residential building was engineered to meet the stringent Swiss Minergie-P passive energy standard and SIA 181 acoustic decoupling regulations. Our structural engineers developed a high-density S350GD+Z275 light gauge steel cassette superstructure with acoustic floor dampers achieving 62 dB airborne noise reduction and complete thermal envelope continuity with U-values of 0.11 W/m²K.

European Eurocodes & Standards Compliance

Verified structural calculations matching national building regulations and Eurocode annexes.

SIA 260 / SIA 263

Swiss Steel Code

General rules and steel construction calculations verified per Swiss SIA standards.

SIA 181

Acoustic Protection

Strict residential party floor and wall acoustic decoupling achieving 62 dB sound reduction.

Minergie-P

Swiss Passive Standard

Blower-door airtightness (n50 < 0.60 h⁻¹) and zero thermal bridging.

VKF / AEAI

Swiss Fire Safety

REI 60 to REI 90 certified load-bearing multi-family fire safety classifications.

End-to-End Execution Lifecycle: BIM to Site

Seamless workflow from 3D parametric Tekla BIM to automated CNC pre-fabrication and job-site erection.

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SIA 3D BIM Detailing & Zurich Permitting

Parametric model certified to Swiss SIA standards and local Canton building permits.

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Automated Cassette Table Pre-Assembly

Factory assembling wall and floor cassettes with pre-fitted acoustic decoupling isolators.

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6 High-Cube Container Export

Containerized delivery coordinated directly to Zurich job-site via Swiss logistics hubs.

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4-Storey Superstructure Pose in 22 Days

Crane drop-in of prefabricated cassettes completed 40% faster than traditional concrete.

Technical Bill of Quantities & Deliverables Matrix

Comprehensive breakdown of delivered steel superstructure components, secondary framing, envelope, and dossier.

Loadbearing Cassettes
140mm S350GD LGS Studs
Precision 2D wall cassettes with factory-installed gypsum fiber sheathing and vapor seals.
Acoustic Floor System
Decoupled Floor Cassettes
Multi-layer dry screed and acoustic matting achieving 62 dB airborne noise reduction.
Thermal Envelope
Continuous 160mm Insulation
Passive house exterior insulation achieving U = 0.11 W/m²K meeting Minergie-P.
Roof Superstructure
LGS Warm Roof Trusses
Engineered for Swiss Alpine snow loads and full integrated photovoltaic solar roof coverage.
Swiss Statutory Dossier
SIA / VKF Certified Dossier
Full Swiss engineering submission, SIA 181 acoustic certificate, and Minergie energy proof.
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Swiss building regulations leave zero room for error. SerBuild's steel cassettes achieved Minergie-P and SIA 181 acoustic certification effortlessly, finishing 40% faster than concrete.

Stefan Brunner
Head of Sustainable Housing • Zürich Alpine Real Estate AG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed answers to technical, manufacturing, export, and on-site assembly questions.

SerBuild designs and manufactures light gauge steel (LGSF) and heavy structural steel buildings for residential developments, industrial warehouses, manufacturing factories, aircraft hangars, commercial offices, and agricultural halls.

Yes. All structural engineering is performed strictly according to Eurocodes (EN 1990, EN 1991, EN 1993, EN 1998) including project-specific National Annex parameters for local snow, wind, and seismic loads.

We offer five flexible delivery packages: Engineering Only, Supply Only (containerized flat-pack kit), Supply with On-Site Supervision, Complete Frame Installation, and Turnkey Project Delivery in eligible regions.

Components are precision roll-formed or cut, permanent piece-marked, and packed in dense weather-protected flat-pack bundles optimized for 40ft High Cube containers, accompanied by detailed 3D packing lists and assembly manuals.

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