Structural concrete is rarely specified for the residential component of high-density, mid-rise and mixed-use projects because of the cost and the structural requirement to align all vertical load paths throughout the multiple occupancies. ConXR is ideal for residential structures because the redundant, interconnected spans eliminate the need to align vertical load paths from residential floors through retail and parking structures. In commercial structures, use of ConXL vs. concrete often enables savings in the foundation or footings of building due to the efficient distribution of loads through the nodal moment frame/space frame design and because ConXL is a comparatively lighter weight structure.
The ConX System provides greater benefits than concrete, including:
- Flexibility to configure units, interior space and exterior windows without consideration for shear walls, brace frames and large columns typically required in concrete structures
- Lighter and safer structure to endure seismic events
- Eliminates disruptive traffic, cross-trade activity, and other noise and waste associated with placing concrete
- Significantly greener. Lower CO2 emissions