CLT for architects and designers

We add CLT know-how to your design. Solid panels behave differently from brick or concrete, so the design must be prepared for CLT.

Cooperation

What we help you with.

  1. 01

    Optimising the design for the possibilities of CLT

    We adapt the design to the possibilities of CLT, logistics, details and the required building standard.

  2. 02

    Resolving details and joints

    We finalise the details, openings, connections, schedule and production documents for the CLT panels.

  3. 03

    Production documents and coordination of trades

    We coordinate architecture, structural engineering, technology, budget and construction from the first brief.

What it means for the design

Panel properties you can design with.

Precise production

The panels are machined in the factory including openings, penetrations and details, ready for assembly on site.

Interior quality

Exposed wood can remain part of the interior and create character without additional surface layers.

Lower building weight

Lower loads can help with rooftop extensions, sloped plots or combined solutions.

How a CLT panel is made and where it is used: CLT panels in brief →

Frequently asked questions

How does CLT differ from a common prefabricated timber-frame house?

A common timber house or prefabricated (post-and-beam) timber structure has a load-bearing frame of beams filled with insulation and clad with boards. CLT, on the other hand, is a solid load-bearing panel glued from crosswise wood layers — an entire wall or floor is one rigid structural element. This gives higher rigidity and load capacity, dimensional stability and CNC-production precision, thanks to which CLT can handle multi-storey and commercial buildings — not just family timber houses.

I have a design for a masonry house or timber house — can it be converted to CLT?

Yes, we do this routinely. The design needs to be redrawn and structurally recalculated for CLT, because solid panels behave differently from brick or concrete. We assess the existing design and tell you what needs adjusting for design, production and construction.

Can you take over an already started project?

Yes. First we check the phase the documentation is in and what needs adjusting for CLT, production preparation and construction.

How is fire protection addressed?

Solid wood burns predictably — it chars at approximately 0.6–0.8 mm per minute and the charred surface layer protects the core of the cross-section, which retains its load capacity. We design the structure for the required fire resistance (REI 30 / 60 / 90) according to the type and height of the building, with cladding (e.g. plasterboard) if needed. The solution complies with applicable standards and the building is normally insurable.

Send us the basic information about your project.

Just the building type, approximate area, project phase and the scope you expect from us. We will get back to you with a proposal for the next steps.

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