Components
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When analyzing the ‘Building Components’, we assessed their lifespan and concluded that the structure itself is far from the end of its usability and only requires repair works.
Furthermore, we examined the presence of hazardous materials (like Asbestos and mineral woll) that are often found in buildings of Goya’s era. These materials would complicate and significantly increase the cost of demolition. Demolishing Goya would also waste valuable building components, as shown in this schematic, which highlights how much material would unnecessarily end up as waste.
Here, you can see the different materials present in the components of the Goya building, along with their lifespan. It is clear that the structure is far from reaching the end of its useful life. Some materials have already been replaced by the residents, and overall, the building only requires maintenance, as the structural elements still perform their function perfectly.
Given that the Goya building was constructed in 1967, it is likely to contain toxic and now banned materials. The demolition of this building could lead to additional problems, as these materials, although toxic, remain completely harmless as long as the building is not damaged. Demolishing it would result in significant additional costs and would drastically slow down the project. These materials include asbestos, mineral wool, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and PVC.