| Structural Technology | Hybrid Heavy Steel Frame + Light Gauge Steel Infill |
|---|---|
| Steel Grade & Coating | S355 Structural Steel + S350GD Z275 LGS Framing |
| Location & Country | Crete, Greece (Greece) |
| Floor Area (m²) | 310 m² (3,337 sq ft) |
| Delivery Scope | Supply + Supervision |
| Key Engineering Result | Completed dry envelope in 18 days; zero cracking during subsequent regional tremor. |
How our structural engineers tackled complex site constraints, wind/seismic forces, and strict deadlines.
High seismic risk area (Zone II), strong Aegean summer winds, and architectural demand for 12-meter panoramic glass sliding walls overlooking the sea.
Hybrid structural skeleton: hot-rolled steel frame provided expansive glass openings while lightweight LGS wall panels provided high thermal and acoustic performance.
Detailed static modeling, load dissipation paths, and statutory regulatory validation.
Perched on the coastal cliffs of Crete, this 310 m² luxury villa required a massive 12-meter column-free opening for panoramic sliding glass walls overlooking the Aegean Sea, situated in Greek Seismic Zone II. Our engineering team engineered a hybrid structural skeleton: a hot-rolled structural steel primary moment frame (HEA 300 / IPE 400) provided seismic rigidity and wide glazing spans, while lightweight cold-formed LGS infill wall cassettes provided superior thermal decoupling and acoustic privacy.
Verified structural calculations matching national building regulations and Eurocode annexes.
High-ductility moment resisting frame analysis with behavior factor q = 4.0.
Hot-rolled portal framing with precision bolted beam-column moment joints.
Cold-formed galvanized infill studs with slotted deflection track connections.
Energy Class A+ compliance with external continuous insulation (U = 0.14 W/m²K).
Seamless workflow from 3D parametric Tekla BIM to automated CNC pre-fabrication and job-site erection.
Tekla model coordinating heavy steel moment frames, LGS infill, and panoramic glazing tracks.
Heavy steel columns processed on CNC beam lines while LGS panels were roll-formed in parallel.
Delivered to Crete via container vessel directly to the Port of Heraklion.
Primary steel skeleton erected in 4 days, followed by LGS infill panels in 14 days.
Comprehensive breakdown of delivered steel superstructure components, secondary framing, envelope, and dossier.
The 12-meter clear glass opening facing the Aegean Sea is breathtaking. When a minor regional tremor struck during interior finishing, the frame didn't produce a single crack.
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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.
Submit your project location, building dimensions (width, length, eave height), intended use, and any available architectural drawings or sketches via our 5-step RFQ form. Our engineering team reviews the submission and responds within 24–48 hours.
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