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TIMBERHAUS – UNLOCKING WOOD'S FULL POTENTIAL The climate and carbon benefits of wood in construction are undeniable. Yet, the adoption of wood in Europe’s construction sector remains slow. Speaking at the TIMBERHAUS kick-off meeting this November, Project Coordinator Anders Kjellow (Danish Technological Institute) remarked: “We are very inefficient in our use of forest resources when it comes to construction products. About 50% of European forests are made up of hardwood species, yet they constitute less than 5% of commercial wood construction products. The wood construction value chain is based on a few softwood species, which makes it inefficient and vulnerable.” TIMBERHAUS, a European consortium of 19 partners, is tackling these challenges head-on. The project aims to accelerate the adoption of wood in construction by harnessing the potential of underused hardwood species and post-consumer wood. Its goal is to develop high-performance, standard-compliant products that promote a more efficient and sustainable use of Europe’s forest resources. Aligned with the principles of the New European Bauhaus, TIMBERHAUS integrates sustainability with aesthetic and social values, embracing local traditions and designs. As a consortium member, Bauhaus Earth contributes its expertise in: – Sustainability analysis – Assessing timber supply and construction demands – Evaluating the climate mitigation potential of bio-based building materials – Developing blueprints, roadmaps, and policy tools TIMBERHAUS is co-funded by Horizon Europe and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). The project will run until October 2028. Partners: Danish Technological Institute, Waugh Thistleton Architects URBASOFIA , Climate-KIC , Metabolic , F. Junckers Industrier A/S, Demos Helsinki , Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung, Bauen und Wohnen , Tegel Projekt GmbH , Built by Nature, Bauhaus Earth, Municipiul Baia Mare, Maderas Gamiz S.A., Fondazione ICONS, Pfeifer Group , Copenhagen University, Comune di Siena, Empa Eidgenoessische Materialpruefungs- und Forschungsanstalt, ETH Zürich #TimberhausEU #Masstimber #RegenerativeBuilding #NewEuropeanBauhaus #BauhausEarth https://lnkd.in/dyCPwr-R

2024 New Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards 🏆 Global Human Settlements Award on Planning and Design: “The Source” by HENN Located in Munich’s Obersendling district on the southern edge of the city, the 22-storey high-rise will be #redeveloped to become THE SOURCE, a state-of-the-art mixed-use complex with a work-life blending concept and a human centric approach. The #renovation of an existing 80-meter-tall tower serves as a remarkable example of urban #regeneration and the #circular economy. The decision to #conserve and repurpose the existing concrete tower, leaving the cores and structures untouched wherever possible, saves over 5,000 tons of carbon. The original façade has to be replaced to increase the energy #efficiency of the building. The new façade references the original pattern, facilitates sun shading between two glass layers while maintaining the intake of fresh air from outside. The building will be powered by geothermal and #solar energy, with 3,000 square meters of #photovoltaics integrated in the tower’s façade and along the roof edges of the south building. The top of the southern building will be covered in green, contributing to the #biodiversity on the site. The #revitalization of the tower ensures an energy-efficient and resource-saving use in the long term.

KS in Hamburg at the Building Green Deutschland ACT NOW! Everyone is talking about the urgent need for a change, to reorganise the building sector. There is no time to lose. We are facing an acute climate crisis for which the construction industry bears a large part of the responsibility. We have the solutions and the knowledge of what needs to be done, but how do we get from talking to doing? Featuring the revitalisation of Kockum’s formerly industrial area in Malmö and the example of Gjuteriet for Varvsstaden, Stefan Sjöberg will present the process of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through minimising resource consumption and impact on the climate caused by urban transformation and construction processes. How focusing on sustainable strategies and common goals early in the process is essential for the necessary transition as well as for the built result – architecture. The lecture, titled: Reimagning industrial heritage, will take place on 19 June at 11:15 on the main stage. #BuildingGreen #Sustainability #transformation #industrialheritage #gjuteriet #varvsstaden #malmo

Yesterday, the ice boxes in Oslo were opened, revealing stark differences once again: 0kg left in the conventional box versus a whopping 150kg in the #PassiveHouse box! 🏆 A big thank you to everyone who has been involved in organising, participating and supporting #IceBoxChallengeOslo 2024! Such initiatives are crucial for raising awareness about the benefits and importance of highly #EnergyEfficient buildings in mitigating climate change. We can’t wait for the next challenge! https://ow.ly/cKrC50SmhMK Produktif A2M Architecture hub.brussels Brussels Capital Region Hav Eiendom AS OUTLINE ARKITEKTUR LY Hytta Drastic ARaymond Omtre Moelven Hunton Fiber Glava® Gilje Tre AS Bergene Holm AS

Can commercial buildings shift from Carbon Conundrum to Carbon Control? A white paper challenging the building sector to consider what is really impeding the move to greater carbon control will be launched in London today by Artus. The heating and cooling experts have produced  “From carbon conundrum to carbon control – how will the building sector get to net zero?” to amplify the debate on whole-life carbon, design and the industry’s ability to move forward together to find solutions. Artus Roger Olsen Please see full article via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eZU3_9Mk #Greatercarboncontrol #Whitepaper #Artus #Revolutionarysystem #Carbonconundrum

In Poznan’s Stara Rzeznia area, the stormwater collector is being reconstructed. The 360-meter section of the collector will collect, a.o. excess rainwater from the historic Old Town area. The investment is fully funded by Vastint Poland. “The collector is a concrete pipe with a diameter of 1.6 meters, designed to effectively collect excess water from heavy rainfall, which is becoming more frequent in the era of climate change. In Poznań, such intense phenomena occur about ten times a year,” says Ewa Łydkowska, spokesperson for Vastint Poland. “We are pleased to provide such a support to the city of Poznan as this investment will not serve directly the estate being developed in the revitalized Stara Rzeznia, but the entire community.” The collector being built by Vastint will have a total volume of over 720 m³, equivalent to the volume of a large swimming pool at “Chwialka.” However, the collector will never be completely filled with water because its main purpose is to efficiently drain excess rainwater flowing from the streets of the Old Town during downpours and storms. The area of the Stara Rzeźnia project is a vestige of the former meat factory which was closed in 1990s. The concept assumes that certain contemporary architectural solutions will be combined with historical urban surroundings. On this site some buildings dating back to the turn of the 19th century have been preserved. Some of them will constitute an attractive central part of the new complex. They will be used to accommodate public, commercial and exhibition space. The remaining part of the plot will mainly be used for a hotel, office and residential space with retail area. The project will be executed in the spirit of sustainability and will be submitted to verification in the LEED Neighborhood certification system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Neighborhood Development) as well as WELL Community. #ProjectbyVastint #VastintPoland #StaraRzeznia #StaraRzezniaPoznan #climatechange #zmianyklimatu #kolektor #aarsleff #LEED #WELL

🏆 COMPETITION Our competition entry “Level Up” for the extension of the Kralingse Zoom P+R parking garage in Rotterdam, which we designed together with IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs and Overdevest Adviseurs, was awarded with a first prize. Our design combines programmatic and functional requirements with high sustainability standards and integrates these into a new overall architectural image while respecting the existing iconic appearance. 🏗 URBAN TRANSITIONS Due to the high utilisation of the P+R sites in Rotterdam, the existing infrastructure needs to be upgraded. With Level Up, Rotterdam will have a car park that offers added value to visitors and residents in the surrounding area, thus contributing to sustainable urban development. The building is based on a holistic sustainability concept: planting zones create retention areas and reduce noise, while the use of solar panels and wind turbines ensures energy neutrality. In the spirit of urban mining, the construction uses steel profiles made from the region's old buildings to reduce the ecological footprint The highlight of Level Up is the parametrically designed building envelope with a fabric made from recycled PET bottles. The fabric has an air-purifying effect thanks to a photocatalytic nano-titanium dioxide coating. 💚 We would like to thank our partners in the interdisciplinary team for the successful collaboration and we look forward to the further process. Visualisation: © Vivid-Vision, Graphics: © HPP Architekten GmbH #HPPArchitects #RethinkingArchitecture #competition #CommonVision #Transformative #UrbanTransition #discourse #parkandride #parkinggarage #rotterdam Gemeente Rotterdam

🌍 Achieving Sustainability in Architecture 🌱 Promoting sustainability in our cities has become a pressing need, calling us to rethink how we design buildings and facilities. Thanks to architectural innovations, we can create structures that are not only visually appealing 🌆 but also contribute to environmental protection ♻️ and community well-being 🤝. By adopting solutions like green rooftops 🌿, renewable energy sources ☀️, and advanced insulation techniques 🧱, we can shape future cities that balance environmental, economic, and social aspects. 💬 What are your thoughts on developing more sustainable cities for the future ?

🌍 Greenspace PCTG in Gijón, Asturias, Spain, stands as a good example of sustainable architecture. As the first net-zero energy office building in the region, it reflects the collaborative efforts of Spanish architects EMASE Arquitectura and engineering firm SvR ingenieros. Dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact while surpassing energy consumption, Greenspace sets new standards in sustainable design. 🏢💚 Uponor's role: Integral to Greenspace's success is the incorporation of Uponor's thermally active building systems (TABS) for #heating and #cooling. This innovative technology leverages the thermal inertia of the building's concrete structures, ensuring year-round comfort with minimal energy consumption. The collaboration between Uponor, EMASE Arquitectura, and SvR Ingenieros seamlessly integrated TABS, enhancing #energyefficiency and earning the building an impressive A energy rating. 🔧🏗️ Efficiency and Sustainability: Greenspace goes beyond energy efficiency, embracing a holistic approach to #sustainability. The lighting system features low-energy LED bulbs, while strategically placed solar panels generate over 70 MWh of excess energy annually. This surplus contributes to Greenspace's net-zero energy balance, solidifying its position as a beacon of sustainable construction and efficiency. ☀️🌱 Greenspace PCTG is a testament to successful collaboration, visionary architecture, innovative technologies, and sustainability-focused solutions, ushering in a new era of environmentally conscious design in Spain. 🌍🏆 Link: https://lnkd.in/drzBugSH 

CopenHill: Where green energy meets urban adventure in Copenhagen Amager Bakke, also known as CopenHill, is a waste-to-energy plant and recreational hub in Copenhagen, Denmark. This innovative structure combines sustainability with leisure, featuring a ski slope, hiking trails, and the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall. The plant converts 440,000 tons of waste annually into electricity and district heating for thousands of homes, showcasing advanced green technology. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), CopenHill emphasizes eco-friendly construction with its green roof and innovative architecture. It symbolizes a shift toward integrating sustainability into urban living by merging industrial functionality with public recreation. CopenHill is a global landmark redefining the possibilities of sustainable and multi-functional infrastructure. Video rights : pramurgroup #wastetoenergy #sustainability #renewable #engineering #construction #civilengineering #civilconstruction #civilengineer #environmental #engenharia #engenhariacivil #engenheiro #engenheirocivil #ingeniero #ingenierocivil