The Länd Baden-Württemberg traditionally has a strong timber economy and highly skilled craftmanship. The natural habitat of a diverse tree population in the area of the Black Forest and the Schwäbische Alb have formed a deep understanding between the people and their use of the natural resource timber next to their homes.
In today´s computerized and mechanised timber industry, these traditional skills have been developed to combine innovation and competence for a resilient and lasting timber built environment.
We are primarily targeting professionals in the UK to promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise between SMEs and universities in Baden-Württemberg and professionals interested in timber construction in the UK, even after Brexit.
Please visit our homepage to see some excellent, innovative and chosen projects.
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We present 11 timber structures of a variety that may help you to imagine other structures than those you have experienced before.
The timber-concrete hybrid as one of many structural examples or a configurable cassette system with longer spans up to 18 m will be shown on this homepage.
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The mechanical properties of wood (tensile, compressive and bending strength) vary according to the direction of the grain and which part of the tree was cut for the timber product.
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Typical connection techniques (e.g. pin, screw or beam shoe systems) require their own structural analysis, as they have a significant influence on the overall behaviour of the structure.
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Detailed planning and realisation of connections (mechanical and/or adhesive) are essential in order to adequately compensate for vibrations, loads and thermal influences.
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The use of fire-resistant claddings or coatings and the planning of fire compartments may be necessary to optimise fire protection in timber construction.
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Wood has a high heat storage capacity, which leads to a delayed temperature rise, but also a specific heat conductivity, which must be taken into account in the design.
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Solutions for avoiding sound bypasses and structure born sound transmission need to be part of the planning process.
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Wood is a renewable raw material and has a lower carbon footprint compared to other building materials such as concrete or steel. This is already an important aspect in the UK when it comes to raising awareness of environmentally friendly construction.
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High precision in the prefabrication of building elements and subsequent precision-fit assembly on site are critical to ensure structural integrity and long-term durability.
