The value of the wood for a sustainable construction: how to build by reducing CO₂ emissions

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Emma Potter

Buildings and quality of the wooden environment

Although it is an ancient material used by man over the millennia, only today, with the evolution of the increasingly engineered wood product and of the increasingly digitized technique, the structural and aesthetic properties of wood have reached performances never seen before. The Elements in engineered wooden They are light, structurally efficient, fast to assemble in the pipeline. In addition, wooden structures have excellent thermo-acoustic insulation properties.

To build its buildings, Rubner Haus It focuses on the use of the components of the tree in all its forms: wood, cork and wood fiber. The cork, derived from the bark of the cork oak, with its countless cells full of air, is an excellent natural insulator. But at the same time it is waterproof to water, breathable and anti -mold, fire resistant, with harmful insects and heat. Free of synthetic gluesis stunned with its resins and has an exceptional duration. The wood fiber is without chemical additivesis sound -absorbing, keeps the heat for a long time and has an extraordinary duration. The use of wood fiber in green building guarantees a quality of living and staying in a lasting, healthy and sustainable building.

The wooden walls do not emit harmful chemical compounds in the environment For health and being breathable, they guarantee the natural regulation of humidity and a high level of bioclimatic comfort inside the building. With great benefit in the energy field: these buildings they consume 20% less energy Compared to a newly built building in traditional material, which involves not only a lower outlay of heating and conditioning expenses, but also a significant reduction in CO emissions2 annual.

The value of the wood for a sustainable construction: how to build by reducing the emissions of Co₂ Rubner Haus Haus Sistens Credit Alberto Franceschi

Prefabrication

Among the main drivers that make the wooden buildings Rubner Haus a winning and modern choice compared to traditional solutions, there is thehigh degree of prefabrication. The wooden walls are in fact built entirely in the establishment, including all the elements of completion of the external envelope (windows, plants, darkening systems, external coating), and are then mounted on site in short and certain times, not subject to the varying the meteorological conditions that can slow down a traditional construction site.

The main advantages of prefabrication in the company consist of the possibility of a integrated design Including structural analysis, thermal analysis, as well as by a very high precision in the processes that guarantees the highest quality of a finished product. Since the wood is a light material, each wall, after being prefabricated with millimeter precision, is Easily transportable and handling on site. In addition, the assembly made entirely dry through the use of mechanical connections is extremely fast and allows you to respond to the increasingly stringent needs of modern construction sites.

The value of the wood for a sustainable construction: how to build by reducing the emissions of Co₂ Rubner Haus Haus Gressoney Credit Alberto Franceschi

8lodge: the new luxury residential project in Valtournenche

Clha company specialized in luxury residential real estate operations and Rubner Haus, a group of the Rubner group with over 60 years of experience in wooden construction, announce 8lodgea new and innovative residential project that will rise in the heart of Valtournencheone of the most renowned places for mountain tourism in Italy. The project represents a perfect fusion between luxury, sustainability and respect for the surrounding natural environment. Valtournenche is famous for its excellent skiing offer and is part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise area, one of the largest in Europe, which extends to the famous ski resort of Zermatt, Switzerland.

“The area, a privileged destination for ski lovers in winter and outdoor activities in the summer – underlines Enrico Colombo of the Group of Investors CLH SPACE -boasts high tourist demand, which however does not fully respond in the accommodation capacity of the area, with an under-receptivity estimated at 60%. 8lodge is a project destined to respond to the needs of a high -level clientele, looking for comfort and intimacy in nature “.

The value of the wood for a sustainable construction: how to build by reducing the emissions of Co₂ Rubner Haus for CLH Space 8lodge E1738679620586

With 8lodge the wood is the protagonist

Designed by Armando Pession and by the architect Laura Arzani For the interiors, 8lodge consists of 8 apartments of different sizes, designed to offer large light spaces and furnishings in natural materials, such as wood and stone. Each residence is equipped with panoramic terraces and/or private gardens that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

The absolute protagonist is the woodchosen for its significantly lower ecological imprint than traditional materials, its excellent skills of acoustic and thermal insulator that offer incredible advantages in terms of energy efficiency and the construction speed on site thanks to the high level of prefabrication in the company.

“The use of wood – he adds Martin OberhoferCEO of Rubner Haus – Not only reduces the environmental impact, but also represents an active choice for the protection of the planet: 8lodge will be able to store about 105 tons of co2equivalent to about 70 years of emissions from a car that runs 15,000 km per year “.

The meeting between CLH Space and Rubner Haus was born from the desire to build in tune with nature. 8lodge is not only a luxury residence, but also a concrete commitment to a more sustainable future. The project is part of a panorama where luxury and nature can coexist in harmony, offering a new dimension of contemporary living.

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