We have completed the construction of a 300 m² prefabricated timber frame building, which houses offices, staff locker rooms, showers, and restrooms, as well as dining and recreation areas. Assembled on the very edge of the Drabiņu bog, the building is an excellent example of how to harmonize architectural vision, structural engineering, and climate control requirements.

Advantages of the Prefabricated Timber Frame:

• Lightweight and Stable Construction: The use of insulated timber panels and a roof truss system significantly reduces the total weight of the structure. This is crucial for construction near boggy terrain, as it minimizes the load on foundations and prevents potential soil deformation.

• Energy Efficiency: Insulated exterior wall panels with a total thickness of 290 mm represent a long-term investment, drastically reducing the building's heating costs.

• Industrial Scale and Aesthetics: The building's visual identity is defined by a vertical timber board facade and custom wall panels reaching a height of 3.4 m. The height of the wall panels combined with the truss roof system allowed us to conceal all necessary utility systems while maintaining an impressive 3m interior ceiling height.

Engineering Challenge:

The primary technical challenge of this project was the non-standard height of the wall panels. Due to the exceptional panel height, their length was restricted for transportation purposes; consequently, our engineers designed the walls in smaller segments than usual, ensuring both structural precision and rapid on-site assembly.