The facade of the city Swift, stylish, smart
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| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - RISE Skellefteå |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 7 433 000 |
| Project duration | September 2017 - September 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The objective for "The facade in the city Swift, Stylish, Smart" was to develop a facade concept in pine adapted for buildings up to eight storeys in an urban environment in terms of eligibility requirements for fire safety, aesthetic design, service life and rational maintenance. Architects, builders and developers want wooden facades for larger buildings, a complete system with guarantees. The purpose was to meet the market by developing an attractive functional façade system with architectural expression and a competitive cost picture as well as a clear environmental profile.
Expected long term effects
The project has developed a new, sustainable way of designing, manufacturing and mount wooden facades. The result is a facade system that can be manufactured industrially. The uniqueness of the concept is defined requirement, ensured technical function that meets the needs and wishes both during manufacturing, montage and during the use phase. Request for sustainable facades is increasing and a competitive facade system in wood broadens the product portfolio for the Swedish wood mechanical industry and creates a chain reaction of new business opportunities and constellations.
Approach and implementation
The facade system has been designed in close collaboration with the project partners. As a result, issues concerning the manufacturing process, assembly, costs and maintenance have been continuously weighed into the process. The system will be a competitive facade system that broadens the product portfolio for the Swedish wood mechanical industry and creates new business opportunities and constellations while strengthening sales and processing of Swedish forest raw materials in a positive direction for the country. This leads to an increase in knowledge about wooden structures.