Inspiration for our design concept material

''Timber has no disadvantages, only design challenges.'' (Timber Development

Association)

The properties for timber are well known which makes it a predictable material, easy
to adapt and use in various conditions. It also offers design flexibility, creating more
options without sacrificing structural requirements. It is aesthetically pleasing, but
still a sturdy and practical material.

It can be creative as in the ''Metropol Parasol'' in Seville, Spain or serviceable as the

''Treet'' (''The Tree'') in Norway.

Fig 1: ''Metropol Parasol'' – view towards shopping mall entrance

Fig 2: ''Metropol Parasol'' – view towards the archaeological site entrance

The ''Metropol Parasol'' is one of the largest timber structures ever built. It has been
constructed from a micro-laminated wood called Kerto and it consists of 3mm thick
veneers glued together. This gives the structure a higher sheer strength than solid
wood.
Fig 3: Section / Elevation West / Elevation East for the ''Metropol Parasol''

The ''Treet'' is in its own way very impressing. Standing at 49 m tall it is one of the
tallest timber framed structures ever built. The engineers in charge of the project
chose glulam timber for the columns which are up to half a meter thick and cross-
laminated timber for the floors and walls.
Fig 4: ''Treet'' – Bergen, Norway