Lumber 4, Oslotre, Kristiansand, Holzbau, Bürogebäude
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An office block with an edge

On the Norwegian coast, the office building Lumber 4 has been constructed in only twelve months – using wood. For the architects at Oslotre, the project shows that timber buildings are not just sustainable, but also economically competitive.

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A temple for start-ups

The German city of Heilbronn is home to a remarkable timber structure. Innovation Factory 2.0 displays a new kind of aesthetics, both on the inside and outside. This sophisticated paradise for innovation displays precision craftsmanship from Switzerland.
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Parliament builds with modular timber

For its new office building Luisenblock West, the German Bundestag chose a design using prefabricated wooden modules. Austrian module experts Kaufmann Bausysteme have been working flat out ever since. On hotels, schools and student halls.
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At the summit of Chäserrugg mountain

Anybody looking to combine a skiing trip with some architectural gems will be in their element at the top of the Chäserrugg in Switzerland. A tour of this award-winning building designed by Herzog & de Meuron gives an insight into sustainable construction methods at a height of 2,262 metres.
Stefan Winter, Interview, Holzbau, Foto: Philipp Horak
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“Hybrid is the new way of building with timber”

Stefan Winter ranks among the leading experts on the use of wood as a building material. In an interview with UBM Development, the professor and trained carpenter explains why hybrid solutions are not a step backwards for timber construction and how long-lasting timber products can help to mitigate climate change.

Lungau Arena, LP Architektur, Salzburg, Sportstättenbau
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Form follows force

Shortly after Lungau Arena opened its doors, it was singled out as an ambassador for exemplary and sustainable timber construction. This new sports facility goes far beyond economic and functional requirements.
Deutsches Technikmuseum, Berlin, Innauer Matt, Holzbau, Fachwerk, Empfangsgebäude, Wettbewerb
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Timber as a technology showcase

A new entrance building has been designed for the Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin. With its striking lattice roof, the design by Austrian architectural firm Innauer Matt demonstrates that modern timber construction is a byword for progress through sustainability.
Raiffeisen Landesbank Kärnten, querkraft, Interview, Jakob Dunkl
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Where sheep graze on an urban ‘hillside’

The new Raiffeisen Landesbank Kärnten building is a transparent timber construction with room for sheep on its roof. In this interview, querkraft architect Jakob Dunkl talks about the design and also the connection between sustainability and love.
BMW Talent Campus, München, allmannwappner
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Freshly stocked with technical expertise

German car manufacturer BMW is upgrading its resources. The company is building a new Talent Campus at its Munich headquarters to equip its staff for e-mobility and automation. With wood as the main construction material, the design is by local architecture firm allmannwappner.
Marga Komplé Building, Tilburg Universität, Powerhouse company
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University enters the green building revolution

The Marga Klompé Building at Tilburg University is the first academic building in the Netherlands to be built out of wood. Insulation made from recycled denim jeans is part of the circular design by Powerhouse Company.
Zollinger-Bauweise, Abbundhalle, Reichart Holzbautechnik
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Old method stages a comeback

One hundred years after patenting of the Zollinger roof, this self-supporting timber structure is experiencing a renaissance. Designed to save materials, recyclable and easy to build, it has regained popularity for the construction of today’s factory workshops.
ACME, REWE, Green Farming, Holzbau, Wiesbaden
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The supermarket of the future

A supermarket designed as a net-zero construction that produces its own food for the region. This is the concept behind Rewe Green Farming and its prototype in Wiesbaden, Germany. Timber engineering is central to the company’s plan for similar stores.
Voisthalerhütte, Diether Wissounig Architekten, Österreichischer Alpenverein
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Alpine architecture at its best

The recent rebuild of Voisthaler Hut in Austria’s Hochschwab Mountains uses structural timber design with sophisticated architectural and ecological features. This energy self-sufficient mountain hut designed by Dietger Wissounig Architekten has been awarded the “Umweltgütesiegel” and also won the 2023 BIG SEE Architecture Award.
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