Think about the time and resources that could be saved if more urban infrastructure was designed with the ingenuity of the Tullhus Bridge. A clever heating system has been installed so that the walkway will not allow snow and ice to collect during the colder months of the year.
Located between the Strömsholmen residential area and the city center of Norrköping near Stockholm, Sweden, this brand new fixed link will not require any salting or plowing in the wintertime. Pedestrians can use it consistently without risking the injuries that are associated with frozen precipitation and its accumulation.
Erik Andersson Architects made this possible by creating a broad duct beneath the footpath and channeling hot air through it. This solution allowed for the compact form and concentrated heating of the 70-meter steel Tullhus Bridge.
What's Driving This Trend
- Heated Pedestrian Infrastructure
- Opportunity for developing innovative heating systems in various urban infrastructures to eliminate the need for salting and plowing in winter.
- Snow and Ice Prevention
- Developing technologies and solutions to prevent the accumulation of snow and ice in various public spaces.
- Ingenious Urban Design
- Designing urban infrastructure with inventive and practical features to enhance safety and convenience for pedestrians during winter months.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Construction
- Opportunity for architects and construction companies to incorporate innovative heating systems in their designs for bridges, walkways, and other urban infrastructure.
- Urban Planning and Development
- Developing urban planning strategies that prioritize the inclusion of clever heating systems to prevent snow and ice accumulation in public spaces.
- Smart City Technology
- Advancing smart city technology to include sensors and automated systems that detect and prevent snow and ice buildup in pedestrian areas.
