Building on existing structures curbs urban sprawl and is good for the climate. In our latest issue of Timber and Technology magazine, we highlight this topic with five exciting building projects, interviews, facts and figures.
Existing buildings shape the identity and the specific character of villages and towns. Recognizing the qualities of existing buildings and building on this basis is an important task for architecture. Inward settlement development has several advantages: it stops urban sprawl and saves grey energy because fewer new building materials are needed. Well renovated buildings are often comparable to new buildings from an energy point of view and satisfy the needs of the users.
We divide the further development of existing buildings into four main topics: Extending, adding on, remodeling and refurbishing. Wood has the edge in these areas. Because of its low weight, it is almost always the right choice of building material for additions. The fast and low-noise construction method with wood is convincing for additions and conversions. Thanks to its many advantages, more and more investors are turning to this sustainable building material, and timber construction is becoming a megatrend.
Continuing to build in existing buildings
In the latest issue of "Timber and Technology" magazine, we focus on the topic of "Building on existing structures" and provide insights into successful projects.
For Bernapark, we worked out suitable structural solutions so that two floors could be added to the existing and listed factory building (page 4), in Fribourg, the Psychiatric Center was renovated and expanded with the first hospital building constructed in timber (page 8), and in the heart of Bern, three listed buildings were completely hollowed out and adapted to today's needs (page 10).
Here you can find the latest issues of the magazine. You will find the printed issue "Weiterbauen im Bestand" in your mailbox in the next few days.
Bildungsbauten aus Holz Timbatec Magazin 1/2024
|
|
|
Holzbau in der Stadt Timbatec Magazin 2/2023
|
|
|
Was leisten Holzbauingenieure? Timbatec Magazin 1/2023
|
|
|
Weiterbauen im Bestand Magazin 2/2022
|
|
|
Regeneratives Bauen Timbatec Magazin 1/2022
|
|
|
Bauphysik im Holzbau Timbatec Magazin 2/2021
|
|
|
Brücken aus Holz Timbatec Magazin 1/2021
|
|
|
At the beginning of every renovation is a GEAK, so that you can later benefit from subsidies. As certified GEAK experts and leading timber engineering office, we accompany your projects competently from the needs assessment and the building energy certificate to completion. Our full service makes it easy to counteract urban sprawl and construct energy-optimized buildings at the same time. Renovate your real estate or extend it with a suitable extension or a storey.
