Wood works: Sustainable wood construction from Finland and Germany – Networking event in Munich

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.  

Housing association Loviisa’s Lippulaiva (Flagship) in southern Finland is a unique apartment building project that represents a new way of constructing wooden apartment buildings. Pre-fabricated spatial elements were assembled on-site in Loviisa into a stylish apartment building. All 35 apartments in the building, completed in 2023, offer unobstructed views of the sea, and the overall design is crowned by glazed balconies with stunning maritime views. Lumon supplied silk-printed balcony railings and glass, as well as blinds.