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A school made entirely of composites for 200 children
At the ICERP tradeshow in March 2011 in Mumbai, DSM and Kemrock unveiled their school made 100% of composites. This achievement showed, once again, the relevance of using composite materials in the construction industry.
school, the two companies also announced the creation of a joint venture for the production of specialty composite resins in India.

areas, low transportation costs. Safety requirements: fire safety, non corrosive, UV protected. Assembly requirements: fast and easy assembly using hand tools, no power tools, lightweight panels (can be lifted by 4 people), low freight and handling costs.

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Our purpose is to create brighter lives for people today and for generations to come. We connect our unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences to create solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance. DSM Composite Resins

The answer: easy to build, highly functional and low cost
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fast and easy. The construction set-up enabled the building to be erected by only four persons without having to use special power tools and lifting equipment, in a short time (2-4 weeks), where traditional construction requires more manpower and time (5-6 months). This concept is also easy to transport to remote

and the insulated steel roof elements also ensure a good indoor temperature. Moreover, composites have very good durability and weather and corrosion resistance properties, matching those of traditional building materials. n

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he Shakti School is the first school made from composite materials. In Indian culture, Shakti is the concept of cosmic energy through the sacred force of empowerment and is personified as the divine feminine energy. By building their firstever primary school in Pune, India, DSM and Kemrock will contribute to the education of 150 to 200 children per year by autumn 2011. The school buildings and interior are made from DSM composite materials, designed and produced by Kemrock. During the presentation of this composite

An initiative as we would like to see more

Technological challenge

In the Pune district and close surroundings of DSM’s new Indian headquarters, the need for primary education inspired the company to establish this new school. The challenge was to develop, design and produce a school facility using sustainable, high-performance materials, yet assembled using low-tech means. Moreover, it combined fast and easy assembly with a high degree of durability and functionality. All safety requirements for school buildings were More information met in a cost-effiBuilding features: easy to build, cient way without thermally insulated, aesthetics, weathercompromising on proof, easy handling, especially in remote aesthetics.

advanced composite material, namely glass-fibre-reinforced polyester resin. This material delivers ultra-low weight, simple construction elements and provides safety due to its built-in fire-retardant properties. The modular building system makes the assembly

areas and to erect locally. The materials used for the roof, walls and interior give the building a modern and high-quality appearance. Comfort results from the excellent insulation and protection against rain and wind. The insulation properties of the fibre-reinforced material

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