”Multi-storey residential buildings from wood in towns, modern, colourful and generously spaced, are no longer a rarity. New fire prevention regulations in Europe permitting multi-storey building with wood have recently come into effect.
Since then, investors willing to take a risk and cooperation within the industry have triggered a wave of innovations. The increasingly sophisticated pre-fabrication enables quick setting up.
The impact and structure-borne sound of the ceilings is skilfully overcome. The heat insulation is perfect, new constructions promise a positive energy ratio. Even research is committed to long-lasting protection of wood against the weather.”
NZZ Format, November 2006.
