Qollect

Nothing wasted, everything reused

The first pillar focuses on the one-to-one reuse of partitions and doors. New opportunities for existing materials! QbiQ’s concepts are entirely modular. Thanks to the coordinated dimensions for glass and closed partitions, door frames and doors, different wall types can be easily combined with each other. When the layout of a building or office changes, the concepts can be easily adapted, as each component can be disconnected. The great advantage of flexibility. There is no need to completely remove the partitions and doors and produce new ones.

Reusing existing partitions and doors creates a sustainable solution that reduces the production of new elements. This directly contributes to lower CO₂ emissions. Reuse results in lower renovation costs and supports green, sustainable guidelines.

Reusing architectural elements significantly reduces the demand for raw materials, energy-intensive production processes and waste generation. It is not only cost-efficient, but also one of the most direct ways to apply circular principles in the construction sector.

Reuse project at Bureau Kroner

Renovate. Renew. Reinvent.

Even when wall partitions and doors cannot be reused one-to-one, QbiQ sees this as an opportunity. By choosing to refurbish partitions or components instead of using new materials, there is room for innovation, efficiency and also a lower environmental impact.

Every dismantling and reinstallation is carried out with care. The components are assessed, labelled and transported with care so that they can be processed and reassembled safely and effectively. QbiQ engineers and mechanics ensure that every valuable component is retained and have well-thought-out solutions to ensure that the partitions perform as good as new in the next project.

QbiQ consults with the parties involved about the use of components in a new project. After all, circularity is important, and striving to extend the life of materials for system walls and minimise the carbon footprint is a joint effort by the entire construction industry.

Barcode glass at Tapijnkazerne Maastricht

Refurbished HPL Doors: Giving existing doors a second life

With the RP-HPL40 Renovation Profile, existing 40 mm HPL doors can be refurbished and brought back into service. Instead of replacing the entire door, the existing door is fitted with a new profile, renewing both its functionality and appearance while preserving valuable materials.

Refurbished HPL door

Refurbished Partition Walls: A second life for existing systems

Refurbished partition walls give existing interior wall systems a new lease of life. By carefully dismantling, inspecting, refurbishing and redeploying existing wall components, the functional value of high-quality materials is preserved. Instead of complete replacement, existing profiles, panels and glass elements are reused, creating a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for renovation, transformation and fit-out projects.

Refurbished wall system

Barcode Glass: Circular design with character

Barcode Glass is a unique glazed partition solution in which glass panels are created from offcuts generated during our production process. By repurposing these high-quality glass materials, QbiQ gives valuable resources a second life while reducing waste. Each panel is carefully assembled from individual glass strips, creating a distinctive linear pattern reminiscent of a barcode.

Barcode glass at Qollect project

Responsible separation, sustainable results

QbiQ partitions and doors can be completely dismantled and each component can be carefully separated, making our wall partitions highly recyclable. From the start, specific steps have been taken to reduce our environmental impact. This commitment was and remains necessary to maintain our Cradle to Cradle® Silver certification. QbiQ continues to raise the bar by carefully separating and collecting materials, after which, in close collaboration with our recycling partners, as much as possible is strategically allocated to new and better materials for our walls.

A concrete result of this upcycle strategy is the recently introduced and unique return programme for laminated glass. The residual flow of laminated glass consists of both post-consumer glass modules, which are not suitable for reuse, and pre-consumer cutting waste from our own production process. QbiQ is the first party to ensure that its glass waste is returned to the original glass manufacturer. This glass waste plays an essential role in the production of low-carbon glass.

The production of low-carbon glass revolves around sustainably sourced raw materials and the highest possible proportion of recycled content, combined with the use of green energy during the production process and the most efficient transport. This process is called upcycling.

Low-carbon glass consists of more than 50% recycled glass, while offering the same aesthetic appearance and technical performance as traditional glass. Thanks to optimised processes, this type of glass has 40% lower CO₂ emissions than traditional glass. EPDs on these products are available. The use of low-carbon glass demonstrably contributes to the improved environmental performance of your next project!

We would be happy to also discuss the use of fossil-free steel and low-carbon aluminium in the built environment with you.

Low-Carbon Glass

The production of low-carbon glass is based on sustainably sourced raw materials and the highest possible proportion of recycled content, combined with the use of renewable energy during manufacturing and the most efficient transportation methods. This approach can be considered a form of laminated glass upcycling.

Low-carbon glass contains more than 50% recycled glass while offering the same aesthetic appearance and technical performance as conventional glass. Thanks to optimized production processes, this type of glass generates 40% lower CO₂ emissions compared to traditional glass. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are available for these products.By specifying low-carbon glass, architects and facility managers can make a measurable contribution to the environmental performance of their next project without compromising on quality, appearance, or functionality.We would also be pleased to discuss the application of fossil-free steel and low-carbon aluminium in the built environment, helping to further reduce the embodied carbon of your project.

The Qollect HUB

The Qollect HUB forms the operational heart of the Qollect circularity program. This is where harvested partition walls, doors, glass, profiles, and other wall components are collected after being carefully dismantled on site. Rather than being discarded as waste, these valuable materials are given a second life.

Cradle to Cradle® 

QbiQ’s sustainable approach is confirmed by the Cradle to Cradle Silver certificate, issued by the official Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute®.

The profiles, which are only 33 mm in height, use as little raw material as possible. QbiQ uses renewable energy sources for the production of its wall partitions and doors. Only non-toxic materials are used and the production process utilises a closed water system. This means that no water is wasted. All wall concepts are specifically designed to be easily reused, refurbished or recycled.