Timber construction can be cheaper than standard construction - at the same time significantly better CO2 balance Current comparative calculations based on realized new buildings in timber construction show: Building with wood does not have to be more expensive than standard construction methods. This result is surprising, as it contradicts the common perception that timber construction is more expensive. At the same time, the CO2 balance of timber construction is significantly better [...].
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NEW November 2015 | Types and constructions Current timber engineering at a glance Typologically arranged overview with 24 current timber buildings Various typologies and constructions in timber: wide-span halls, light post-compaction and prefabricated building elements
The internationally renowned electrosmog expert Dr. Klaus Trost explains which electromagnetic radiation is emitted by PV systems, the magnitude of this radiation and what to look out for when installing the system components.
Europe's largest passive house in timber construction is located in Lübeck. It serves as a new workplace for 430 employees of the local public utility company. According to the client, the timber construction method was no more expensive than a conventional mineral wet construction method - also because an intelligent fire protection concept meant that it was not necessary to clad the timber components.
12/2013: Expert advice on timber construction The expert advice on timber construction of the INFORMATION SERVICE WOOD provides individual and company-neutral assistance in planning and building with wood - from questions of principle in building design to details in execution. These can be technical properties of building products, building law issues, constructional and static questions or building physics. Architects and [...]
The largest passive house development in Europe is currently being built on Mühlenweg in Vienna. The total area of the Aspanggründe "Eurogate" site covers approx. 22 ha. Six different architectural firms are planning a total of 740 apartments. In the final stage, approx. 7,000 jobs will be created there. By the end of 2008, around 25% of the planned social housing in Vienna will probably be of passive house standard [...]
