News & Events

Germany’s tallest timber high-rise is making its mark, representing advancements in a new era of ecological construction. Last week, “Roots” was recognized with the BFW Project Developer Award “B!WRD” in the category “Residential” (Wohnen). During the gala in Berlin last week, BFW Bundesverband Freier Immobilien- und Wohnungsunternehmen e.V. announced winning projects for the categories “Residential”, “Commercial”, and “Neighborhood”. Fabian von Köppen accepted the award (pictured on the left). 

The profile line at Lumon’s factory in Kouvola has achieved an accident-free year. The profile line, with its heavy lifting and handling of bulky materials is prone to accidents. “This is a great accomplishment. One core element of this achievement has been the consistent improvement in cleanliness and orderliness, ensuring smooth flow of materials in the factory,” notes Production Manager Matti Puhakka.  

Lumon’s integrated LED lighting, designed for seamless use with Lumon’s roof solutions, is now compatible with Zigbee-based home automation systems, including Philiphs Hue.  

Tommy Hellsten, a renowned Finnish writer, therapist, theologian and educator, resides in his unique seaside home in Loviisa. Tommy Hellsten’s home is known as “Wisdom House”, and serves not only as a home but also as a working environment for therapy services, counselling and consulting. One of the home’s main spaces is Lumon’s large glazed terrace, which can be accessed from various points in the home.

25th September 2024 – Roots, a pioneering 65-meter timber high-rise in Hamburg’s HafenCity quarter, has reached completion. The landmark building overlooking the River Elbe is known as Germany’s tallest timber construction, featuring 181 flats, office spaces, and exhibition areas across 18 floors. Developed by Garbe-Immobilien Projekte GmbH, the project emphasizes sustainability through innovative solutions, one of which is Lumon’s glazing solutions. 

The world’s leading manufacturer of frameless balcony glazing solutions, Lumon, offers an innovative approach to making outdoor spaces more usable and sustainable. Converting balconies into comfortable, multi-purpose areas, Lumon’s glazing solutions connect homes to nature and prove to be an effective solution to the increasing demands for greener building in both Europe and North America.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Lumon’s headquarters in Kouvola welcomed a delegation of 23 high-rise developers from Chile. This visit was part of a broader tour organized by the Chilean Construction Chamber, with a specific focus on sustainable and responsible building practices. Earlier in the week, the group visited Denmark and continued their journey to Finland to explore advancements in timber construction and other innovative construction solutions. 

Starting from 2.9.2024, Finnish company Balkonser will act as the authorized service provider for Lumon’s products in Finland. Both Lumon’s consumer and professional customers such as property managers and housing companies can order Lumon’s regular maintenance services in Finland from Balkonser’s website, balkonser.fi (note: the website can only be found in Finnish). Lumon will continue to provide scheduled maintenance for Lumon’s patio glazing and will be responsible for any repairs to its installed glazing under existing warranty.

Lumon has recently published a new product solution, Optiwhite. Optiwhite is a particularly clear, low-iron glass, which offers exceptional light transmission and is practically colourless. Unlike traditional glass, which often exhibits a greenish tint due to its iron content, Optiwhite is engineered to eliminate this discoloration.  

Wood as a construction material is gaining attention in the German market. Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment program is organizing a networking event in Munich, Germany on 17 October, 2024 to foster the opportunities this trend creates.

Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment export program is organising a continuum trade mission to London on 21-23 October 2024.

FinnBuild – The International Building and Building Services Fair will take place in Helsinki, Finland on 8 – 10 October 2024. FinnBuild showcases the latest products and services, working methods and solutions for construction and building technology, as well as wide variety of program for trade professionals.

Habitare is the leading furniture, design and interior event in the Nordics. Habitare offers inspiration and experiences for five days. It will take place on September 11–15, 2024 in Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre​.

The Zaragoza General Fair is held from 9 to 13 October, a unique opportunity to promote your products and services to a family-oriented visiting public.

For 82 years, each edition has been one of the most important activities of the Great Festival of Zaragoza, LAS FIESTAS DEL PILAR, attended by the public from all over Aragon and from all the Autonomous Communities.

Expoconstruye is the main professional construction fair in Andalusia, returns for the fourth consecutive year as a reference in the sector on 16th and 17th October 2024.

Business Finland’s Low Carbon Built Environment export program is organising a continuum trade mission to London on 21-23 October 2024. Lumon will be participating the event.

The SNA Symposium is a cultural activity that has emerged to generate a dialogue and a contrast between the architecture of Finland and Andalusia. The aim of this meeting is to create an event where architects from both territories share their work and experience, under a specific theme, in an academic atmosphere.