Time to introduce our runners up for the Momentum Sustainability Awards in the New Builds category. Perrymill Barn This ultra-low energy house focussed on minimising both operational and embodied carbon. Working in conjunction with Pentan Architects and PYC Construction to ensure careful detailing to meet Passivhaus standards, the superstructure avoids the use of typical high embodied carbon materials such as steel or concrete and instead heavily utilises glulam beams and frames to form large open spaces and window openings, and a feature truss above a swimming pool. This helped to minimise the embodied carbon whilst providing an attractive expressed structure throughout the building. Cement use was minimised, with Greenbloc Cemfree blockwork below the timber frame and 80% GGBS cement replacement to any remaining concrete. We also undertook SuDS design for the project, which features green roofs, bio-retention features and surface water attenuation. #MOMSAs #sustainabilityawards #glulam #engineering
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NZ’s first glulam timber bracing solution, the Prolam PLX Portal, is in high demand from architects, engineers and builders seeking a more sustainable alternative to steel portals. But how do you specify it for your project? The simple answer is ... Use the Prolam Specifier. The PLX Portal has been added to our online specification tool, which enables you to input and adjust design parameters to achieve the perfect fit for your project. This video walks you through the process: https://hubs.li/Q02vhwXw0 And, if you’re thinking about incorporating the PLX Portal into a current or future project, here’s some design notes ... The PLX Portal is a structural timber solution for buildings within the scope of NZS3604:2011. The unique timber and steel hybrid beam and custom bracing system makes an effective, low thermal bridging option for new home builds and renovations with applications ranging from large internal openings to garage and window portals. In addition, the PLX Portal connects to roof and wall framing members – with base and knee joints neatly contained within its profile to provide a compact bracing solution where there is limited space. Get designing on the Prolam Specifier: https://hubs.li/Q02vhF9X0 #Glulam #EngineeredTimber #TimberConstruction #SustainableDesign
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