Timber construction with prefabricated timber elements

The load-bearing walls and ceilings are delivered to the construction site prefabricated and therefore not only have the load-bearing structure, but also the insulation, panelling, windows and, in some cases, the electrical installation integrated. Due to the use of glulam in the walls and ceilings and thus a flat construction method, modern timber construction could also be described as ‘solid construction’. The ceiling elements span as one element from outer wall to outer wall, the number of intermediate walls determines the number of load-bearing axes and thus the continuous effect.

Mix of subsidised and privately financed housing

The high floor plan quality means that subsidised and privately financed flats can be stacked and housed in one building. At the same time, four flats on each stairwell corridor create a close neighbourhood.

The design of the houses has a relatively small surface area in relation to the volume, so that cold or heat can affect them only slightly. Solar control glazing and curtains provide additional protection against excessive heat.

Thanks to the compact design of the houses, all flats have sufficient depth to accommodate kitchens and bathrooms in their centre. Floor-to-ceiling windows direct pleasant daylight into their centre. An integrated warm conservatory with particularly large opening sashes can be used as a loggia or room in a climatic buffer zone. Living here is not only close to nature, but also energy-efficient.