Office building LUMBER 4. Innovation comes from wood
Office building LUMBER 4. Innovation comes from wood

Office building LUMBER 4. Innovation comes from wood

LUMBER 4 in Kristiansand, Norway, is one of the most widely shared buildings on social media in 2023. Completely made of wood and built in record time thanks to a high degree of prefabrication, it stands out for its captivating design and economic competitiveness compared to more common construction methods

The largest commercial building in southern Norway made of wood

Jørgen Tycho, creative director of Oslotre Architecture & Construction Technology, which has been investing in sustainable, circular, and biology-based architecture projects for almost 15 years, is proud of the studio's vision that led to the realization and international recognition of LUMBER 4: the first and largest commercial building in southern Norway made of wood

Office building LUMBER 4. Innovation comes from wood

Sustainable architecture and EU Taxonomy for eco-friendly activities

The project also wins the award for "Best office building of the year" in the medium-sized category (5-15 floors) at the Architizer A+Awards. In addition to being more cost-effective than concrete and steel buildings, the construction of LUMBER 4 has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 53% through the use of innovative solutions and a high degree of prefabrication, aligning with the EU Taxonomy for eco-friendly activities

Office building LUMBER 4. Innovation comes from wood

A curved green wooden facade for Green Tech companies

The use of wood is integral: it is used both in the structure, as insulation, and in the finishes. The curved facade in green painted wood has become almost a cult thanks to its original design that celebrates the vision of a more responsible architecture towards current climate issues and the protection of natural resources. Perfectly in line with this concept, the LUMBER 4 now houses the offices of Green Tech companies

Office building LUMBER 4. Innovation comes from wood

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