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EVENT: Join our colleague Christian Rieser, Director at knippershelbig New York, at the International #MassTimber #Conference in Portland this week! He will be participating in a roundtable discussion on mass timber in higher education. If you're attending, feel free to reach out and connect. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/esFfm7B2 Image: knippershelbig (Construction site of Johns Hopkins Student Center, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group with structural and façade engineering by knippershelbig) #exchange #masstimber #khnews

NEWS: The first banknote featuring one of our buildings! We are happy to see the Kigali Convention Center, designed by Spacial Solutions GmbH, featured on the Rwandan 5000 Franc banknote! knippershelbig was responsible for the conceptual and structural design as well as providing technical support as construction supervisors throughout the building phase. This #pilotproject in #Rwanda posed multiple challenges. When we began our initial studies in early 2004, we quickly realized that Rwanda lacked established construction frameworks and regulatory authorities. One of the major hurdles was the logistics of transporting construction materials to the site. Stay tuned for more insights into this pioneering project and the construction of the iconic #dome! With a maximum height of 40 meters and a diameter of 58 meters, it surpasses the famous Reichstag dome in Berlin, which stands at 23 meters high and 40 meters wide. A big thank you to everyone involved in this great collaboration! Client: Ultimate Concepts Ltd. Architect & general planner: Spacial Solutions GmbH Conceptual and Structural Design: knippershelbig Images: Palladium Photodesign #BuildingInAfrica #BauenInAfrika #khnews 

PROJECT: From Vision to Reality – we-house Baakenhafen, a pioneering co-housing model with a #timber #hybridstructure featuring #gluefree solid timber exterior walls is taking shape. We are excited to see we-house Baakenhafen, designed by Eble Messerschmidt Partner, now under construction. This project marks another milestone in the innovative and sustainable development of Hamburg’s eastern #HafenCity. knippershelbig is responsible for the structural engineering. The We-House Baakenhafen concept combines the demand for ecological construction with modern forms of communal living. On seven floors, 54 residential units with an area of 3,800 m² are planned, plus commercial and communal areas. The planned supporting structure is to be an innovative and sustainable #timber #hybridbuilding with #gluefree solid #timber exterior walls and #concrete ceilings generated from #recycled and #waste #materials. Bracing is provided by 2 robust reinforced concrete cores. The load-bearing structure was clearly separated between rigid inner reinforced concrete columns and soft timber walls. In the ground floor restaurant area, a board stacked ceiling with wooden supports is planned. Thank you for the great collaboration! We look forward to its completion! Project: We-House Baakenhafen, Hamburg Client: Archy Nova Projektentwicklung Architect: Eble Messerschmidt Partner Structural engineering: knippershelbig Images: Moka Studio, knippershelbig (3) #FutureHousing #MassTimber #khnews

ARTICLE: ArchDaily features Germany’s #largest #timber parking garage, designed by herrmann+bosch architekten. The article includes new images from the recently completed #circular #pilotproject. #Circular #constructions demands that each component can be easily dismantled without causing damage. To meet these requirements, we designed a 5-story parking garage with a reversible timber structure. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/eXcJUcjM Project: Parking Garage Schwanenweg, Wendlingen Client: City of Wendlingen am Neckar Architect: herrmann+bosch architekten Structural engineering: knippershelbig Collaborators: Planstatt Senner, Internationale Bauausstellung 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart (IBA’27) pletschacher_bauprofis, dieholzbox, SHERPA Connection Systems GmbH Images: Roland Halbe, knippershelbig #timber #khnews

ARTICLE: Learn more about the ecological #potential of #reusing structural elements in the article "Wiederverwendung im Tragwerk – Ökologische Potenziale von Re-Use quantifizieren" by Jana Nowak, Clea Kummert, and Dr.-Ing. Matthias Oppe. “The re-use of building elements is one of the key strategies for establishing a climate-friendly and regenerative construction industry. However, building with used load-bearing components in particular has so far been hampered by both regulatory hurdles and the linear planning process. The re-use of steel girders from the stairwell tower of a parking garage in Stuttgart is an examplary project that demonstrates the great potential of reusing load-bearing components. The associated emission savings could be quantified with the help of life cycle assessment. A consideration of the future reusability shows the limits of this method for a comprehensive consideration of the ecological added value. To make these uniformly measurable and thus promote the implementation of a circular economy in the construction industry, the life cycle assessment method must be supplemented by a circularity assessment.” Link: https://lnkd.in/eWABtpZr #artcile #khnews

PROJECT: We are happy to share a glimpse of the new video showcasing the #glazed #gridshell covering the interior courtyard of Villers-Cotterêts castle. In the video, Olivier Weets (OLIVIER WEETS ARCHITECTE), Rami HOBLOS (Eiffage Métal), and Dr.-Ing. Thiemo Fildhuth (knippershelbig) provide insights into the #design, #construction and #fabrication of the double-curved glazed gridshell with a rhombic tessellation. Initiated by the French President, the #historic #château was renovated between 2020 and 2023 and transformed into the "Cité internationale de la langue française." A big thank you to everyone involved for the great collaboration! Link to the full video: https://lnkd.in/ebX_UaKz Project: Glazed gridshell Client: Centre des monuments nationaux Architect: OLIVIER WEETS ARCHITECTE Development/ structural engineering: knippershelbig Construction contractor (steelworks/ fabrication/ realization on site): Eiffage Métal Collaborators: SPAN, Sunglass Video: Eiffage Métal Crédit vidéo timelapse: Cité internationale de la langue française / Centre des monuments nationaux Crédit photos: SAP Photographie, Eiffage Métal, Musique: Diffusion - ANBR - artlist #khnews

ARTICLE: ArchDaily features Fyrtornet, Sweden’s tallest #masstimber office building, designed by Wingårdhs. The article includes new images and in-depth insights into the recently completed #pilotproject. To push the height limits of timber buildings, we developed a set of analytical tools based on construction codes and cutting-edge literature to assess the wind-induced vibrations at the tower's top and provided valuable feedback to binderholz. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/ez4ZqzMW Project: Fyrtornet Client: Granitor Projects AB Architect: Wingårdhs Timber construction statics: binderholz group  Wind-induced Accelerations: knippershelbig Collaborators: Byggnadsfirman Otto Magnusson AB, Wacker Ingenieure - Wind Engineering Images: Wingårdhs #timber #khnews

ARTICLE: BauNetz highlights The Cradle, designed by HPP Architekten GmbH, with new images of this pioneering #circular #pilotproject. „Das Gebäude dient im Sinne des C2C-Prinzips als Materiallager: 97,7 % der Baustoffe sind dank geprüfter Materialgesundheit, Sortenreinheit und Trennbarkeit wiederverwendbar oder recyclingfähig. Durch die Verwendung von Recyclingbeton wurden natürliche Ressourcen gespart und die Herstellungsenergiebilanz optimiert. In einem 3D-BIM-Modell sind alle Materialien dokumentiert. Durch den digitalen Zwilling wird die Nachverfolgung des gesamten Lebenszyklus – von Bau über Nutzung bis zum Rückbau - ermöglicht.“ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6HPDPwj Project: The Cradle Client: INTERBODEN Gruppe Architect: HPP Architekten GmbH Structural engineering: knippershelbig Facade engineering: knippershelbig Collaborators: SJB Kempter Fitze AG, Design-to-Production, DERIX-Gruppe, EPEA GmbH – Part of Drees & Sommer, Madaster Germany, Igor Martinoff Image: Olaf Rohl, Saint-Gobain Glass #article #khnews

PROJECT: Today, we’re excited to share a glimpse into the digital #ParametricApproach driving the design of the glazed #timber #gridshell for the elephant world. The roof structure was developed through highly parametric modeling, utilizing #Rhino and #Grasshopper as geometric platforms and #Sofistik for structural analysis. Custom digital tools allowed us to assess hundreds of unconventional connections, find optimum joint positions, identify structural patterns, and much more. Even complex and numerous wind and snow loads were digitally integrated based on wind tunnel test data. The grid shell design is the result of a holistic interdisciplinary approach that carefully balances numerous parameters, including architectural design, timber construction constraints, assembly feasibility, load-bearing behavior, roof covering complexity, connection to vertical façades, serviceability, cost efficiency, and construction scheduling. A huge thank you to all collaborators for the outstanding teamwork! We look forward to completing this project together! Project: Wilhelma Elefantenwelt Client: Vermögen und Bau Baden-Württemberg Architects: @herrmannundbosch, mkk. architekten Structural Engineering: knippershelbig Facade Design: knippershelbig Collaborators: Design-to-Production, Wacker Ingenieure - Wind Engineering, Transsolar KlimaEngineering Images: knippershelbig (1,3-8,10), herrmann+bosch architekten (2,9) #TimberConstruction #ParametricDesign 

PROJECT #ElephantWorld: The delicate building envelope combines light transmission with energy efficiency The #façade of the multilayered #timber #gridshell consists of a glazed aluminum mullion-transom system, creating a delicate and light-permeable enclosure. The façade beams follow the guide curves of the underlying translational surface, allowing the use of #planar, #faceted glazing units. Triple-insulated glazing with low-emissivity coatings, UV-transmitting PVB interlayers, and satin-finished glass ensures an optimal balance of light transmission, energy efficiency, glare control, and bird protection. The entire structure is elevated, allowing air circulation around the underlying timber framework, thereby ensuring its long-term preservation. The façade plays a crucial role in regulating the climate conditions necessary for the elephants. Integrated operable roof lights automatically open when temperature or humidity thresholds are exceeded, ensuring a comfortable environment for the animals while maintaining energy efficiency. Stay tuned for further insights into the #ParametricApproach of the timber gridshell! Project: Wilhelma Elefantenwelt Client: Vermögen und Bau Baden-Württemberg Architects: herrmann+bosch architekten, mkk. architekten Structural Engineering: knippershelbig Facade Design: knippershelbig Collaborators: Design-to-Production, Transsolar KlimaEngineering #khnews