Wood Magazine 2/2024

Wood Magazine is facing a positive challenge: an overwhelming array of interesting topics. Even the program for Wood Day… Wood Magazine is facing a positive challenge: an overwhelming array of interesting topics. Even the program for Wood Day shares the same „dilemma“ – too many good ideas. Speaking of Wood Day, make sure to save the date of Wednesday, November 6th in your calendars. There is more and more talk about the use of …

The extensive set of materials prepared two years ago as a collaboration of wood industry teachers has been translated i… The extensive set of materials prepared two years ago as a collaboration of wood industry teachers has been translated into English. There are several thousand PowerPoint pages of material. They cover wood material theory, industrial wood products and wood technology. The material introduces industrial building systems, the principles of architectural planning and planning, building regulations &h

Equipped with the industry’s latest technology, this new LapWall facility will significantly lower the costs of co… Equipped with the industry’s latest technology, this new LapWall facility will significantly lower the costs of component manufacturing and assembly and allow raw material to be used more efficiently. This investment supports the company’s strategy, which aims for profitable growth and a sizeable increase in market share. „This investment will triple our production capacity. The

Together with Metsäkeskus, Puuinfo produces a series of videos and educational material that aims to dispel myths about… Together with Metsäkeskus, Puuinfo produces a series of videos and educational material that aims to dispel myths about the wood sector. The videos and the learning platform will be published in August 2024. The project is a part of Hiilestä kiinni complex funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Topics: The goal of the …

Located in the Seutula district of Vantaa, Katrineberg is a scenic locale with a rich cultural history. Its built enviro… Located in the Seutula district of Vantaa, Katrineberg is a scenic locale with a rich cultural history. Its built environment has grown over several eras and includes the 300-year-old Katrineberg Manor and the late 1950s-era Katriina Hospital. The area’s new development plan specifies several architectural principles: Together with the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA), the …

Authorities have now granted the required building permit, allowing construction to begin this summer. Once complete in… Authorities have now granted the required building permit, allowing construction to begin this summer. Once complete in 2025, Versowood’s headquarters in Vierumäki will be the face of Finland’s largest private processing facility for lumber and wood products. The building is approximately 3,000 m2, divided over two floors. The exterior cladding is Versowood’s own Kuningaspaneeli,

For the sixth time since the award was launched in 2018, an international jury made up of editors from five magazines sp… For the sixth time since the award was launched in 2018, an international jury made up of editors from five magazines specialising in wooden construction met to select the project that best represented the year in European wood architecture. THE JURY The five editors of the magazines Lignum (Switzerland), Mikado (Germany), Puuinfo (Finland), Trä (Sweden), …

As seen on the TV programme Grand Designs Finland, Auvisen Aalto is a single-family home in Jyväskylä that exudes durabi… As seen on the TV programme Grand Designs Finland, Auvisen Aalto is a single-family home in Jyväskylä that exudes durability and shelters a small family paradise. Auvisen Aalto is above all else a home: a place for a family that appreciates privacy, togetherness, nature – and of course – architecture, with Alvar Aalto being a …

Sauna Tuomisaari is located on the remote island of the lake Päijänne next to an old log building. The design fades the… Sauna Tuomisaari is located on the remote island of the lake Päijänne next to an old log building. The design fades the boundary between indoor and outdoor space creating a more spacious atmosphere and enabling the possibility to enjoy the surrounding nature even in bad weather. The dark cabin hides in the forest and simultaneously …

The customer dreamed of an environmentally friendly, sustainable house that would soothe the senses, with comforting arc… The customer dreamed of an environmentally friendly, sustainable house that would soothe the senses, with comforting architecture based on simple and natural materials. This healthy home would accommodate its residents‘ sensitivity to chemicals, electricity, and electromagnetic fields. The design was to be timeless yet modern, providing work for local artisans during construction and an exhi

Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the site is on a riverbank outside the city’s zoning areas. The architectural sta… Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the site is on a riverbank outside the city’s zoning areas. The architectural starting point was to create a sheltered courtyard that would fit in with the surrounding buildings and traditional countryside scenery but leverage the aesthetics and technological advances of today. The design capitalised on the plot’s gentle slope by …

UFO is a small-scale building with a carefully crafted, modern design. It is produced at the factory from cross-laminate… UFO is a small-scale building with a carefully crafted, modern design. It is produced at the factory from cross-laminated solid wood, more commonly known as CLT. For maximum simplicity of installation, UFO can be delivered by truck either in its final form or as separate large elements. Once on site, the building only needs to …

To promote the transition towards a more sustainable future, the city of Jyväskylä and the municipalities of Laukaa and… To promote the transition towards a more sustainable future, the city of Jyväskylä and the municipalities of Laukaa and Muurame joined forces to build a production facility for Spinnova Oy. Spinnova has developed a technology for turning pulp into textile fibre that can partially replace cotton but with a significantly lower environmental impact. Wood and …

A renovation and expansion project completed this year added a new layer of history to Lieto’s medieval church. Bu… A renovation and expansion project completed this year added a new layer of history to Lieto’s medieval church. Built from grey rock, the original nave has a medieval sacristy and arms room but was extended on its east end in 1902 with a hexagonal „little church“ built from red brick. A new extension, „Leipähuone“ (Bread …

Pre-fabrication has increased its market share over the past ten years, and new products, particularly CLT, have become… Pre-fabrication has increased its market share over the past ten years, and new products, particularly CLT, have become viable options in the construction of hall-like buildings. Wooden roof elements are also gaining ground, increasingly taking the place of roofs built on site. The original HalliPES 1.0 design guide from 2014 became obsolete due to technical …

As climate change accelerates, the discourse on sustainability in policymaking, urban planning, and architectural design… As climate change accelerates, the discourse on sustainability in policymaking, urban planning, and architectural design has increasingly emphasised the circular economy, resilience, and adaptability in the building sector. Recently, the United Nations Environment Program’s (UNEP) asserted that „The construction sector is not on track to decarbonise by 2050“ (UNEP 2022), effectively st

At the beginning of next year, a new construction law will enter into force, which will bring significant changes to the… At the beginning of next year, a new construction law will enter into force, which will bring significant changes to the implementation and tendering of construction projects. In particular, the climate aspect comes to the fore when projects are required to calculate their carbon footprint as part of the construction process. This requirement is related …

In terms of the generated amounts construction and demolition waste, wood is second only to concrete in Finland. Constru… In terms of the generated amounts construction and demolition waste, wood is second only to concrete in Finland. Construction sites create vast amounts of demolition waste every year, and sawmills, factories, and production facilities produce significant amounts of by-products. While today this wood material mostly ends up being used for energy, it could be used …

Wooden buildings have been around for a long time. In fact, the oldest building still in active use is a respectable 1,6… Wooden buildings have been around for a long time. In fact, the oldest building still in active use is a respectable 1,600 years old. However, the data available on wooden buildings and the damage they have sustained is still not statistically significant. Despite wood’s popularity and long service life as a building material, the shortage …

Measures are being taken across the entire EU as well as in Norway and Switzerland to make more use of wood, with the la… Measures are being taken across the entire EU as well as in Norway and Switzerland to make more use of wood, with the latter two countries leading the way. This is a rather new development, as the conversation has only recently turned to the extensive use of non-renewable materials in construction and the considerable greenhouse …

The public swimming pool in Saint-Méen-Le-Grand, a town in central Brittany, was built in 1994 and then renovated and en… The public swimming pool in Saint-Méen-Le-Grand, a town in central Brittany, was built in 1994 and then renovated and enlarged in 2008, 2013, and 2015. The building’s original architecture features masonry elevations, a timber frame, and a slate roof. The complex follows the local building style, looking like a detached house only bigger due to …

The De Wijde Wereld school expansion project resulted in one of the first wooden schools in the Netherlands. Its contrac… The De Wijde Wereld school expansion project resulted in one of the first wooden schools in the Netherlands. Its contractor, KernBouw bv, had collaborated with Kontiotuote Oy earlier in the Netherlands on log-built detached house projects, but this public project was the first to apply Kontio’s expertise, or Kontio WoodHow™, in the Netherlands. Sustainability and …

A 41.5-metre-tall wooden observation tower was completed in 2022 in Hardwald, a popular outdoor area near Zurich. This n… A 41.5-metre-tall wooden observation tower was completed in 2022 in Hardwald, a popular outdoor area near Zurich. This new landmark aims to give visitors a new way of enjoying the 920 hectares of land. A design competition for the tower was organized in 2020. It received 42 proposals, with Luna Productions, a team of ten …

If we want to promote the production of wood products and use wood in construction, we need to adopt sustainable forest… If we want to promote the production of wood products and use wood in construction, we need to adopt sustainable forest management practices and gain wider public acceptance for the harvesting of forests. Forests and wood products are deeply intertwined and must therefore be viewed as a whole, with everyone working together to see the …