Wood construction
Wood is a highly versatile construction material. Mass timber can be used to create architecturally striking buildings. SRV has delivered a wide range of demanding wood construction projects in Finland, including offices, residential buildings, learning environments and even an arena.
Wood is a renewable and recyclable construction material that stores carbon. Wood buildings can have a significantly lower carbon footprint than conventional buildings and act as long-term carbon stores. The wood materials we use are always sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Increasing the use of wood is at the core of our lifecycle-wise strategy
Increasing the use of wood in construction is one important way to build lifecycle-wise, reduce emissions and lower a building’s carbon footprint. Wood can be used in many different ways wherever it is the most suitable material. A building’s load-bearing frame can be constructed from mass timber, or wood can be used in selected parts of the building, such as façades.
When mass timber is used for the building frame, its carbon footprint can be significantly lower than that of a comparable concrete structure. The timber frame stores carbon throughout the building’s lifecycle, and the material can also be reused or recycled at the end of its lifecycle. At best, combining wood as a construction material with renewable energy can even contribute to a positive carbon handprint.
Expert in demanding wood projects
SRV has delivered a wide range of demanding wood construction projects, including non-residential buildings, homes and schools. Wood City in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari district is an internationally recognised flagship of Finnish wood construction and a strong example of the versatility of wood as a construction material.
Whether the aim is a fully timber-framed non-residential building or to use wood as a distinctive material in selected parts of the building, SRV has the experience to deliver demanding wood construction projects.
Wood supports wellbeing
Increasing the use of wood in construction can support environmental sustainability, people’s wellbeing and economic value. A pleasant wooden workplace can contribute to employee wellbeing and also support an organisation’s employer image. Our customers tell us that wood as a material creates a calming and harmonious environment.
Each wood construction project is designed in close collaboration with the client to meet even the most demanding requirements. The design can take into account factors such as flexible ways of working, environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing.
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