Swedish steelmaker SSAB and Parmaco have agreed to construct the world’s first concept building made of fossil-free steel in 2025, Kallanish learns.
Parmaco intends to use pilot deliveries of SSAB’s fossil-free steel, developed with Hybrit technology, throughout the entire structure, which the companies say is the first building using the material for all its steel components.
Construction is expected to start in early 2025, with completion later the same year.
“Our collaboration with Parmaco represents an exciting opportunity to showcase the potential of fossil-free steel in the construction industry,” says Olavi Huhtala, head of SSAB Europe.
“With the Hybrit technology, we remove one of the key problems with traditional steelmaking by largely eliminating fossil carbon emissions from the production process. Together with partners like Parmaco, we can reduce the climate impact from building material and show what is possible already now,” he adds.
“At Parmaco, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable construction,” says Parmaco chief executive Jukka Joutsenkoski. “We have the technology ready and soon we will have the right material. The use of SSAB’s fossil-free steel in our Fixcel technology is a natural progression in our mission to create environmentally responsible buildings that do not compromise on quality or durability.”
Parmaco’s Fixcel product is a steel cell that forms the frame of the building and has advantageous properties that support indoor air quality and low energy consumption, the firm notes.
Hybrit, developed by SSAB in partnership with LKAB and Vattenfall, replaces traditional coal with hydrogen and fossil-free electricity in the iron ore reduction process.
Carrie Bone UK