Karvag Elementary School, Averoy | Norway
The Karvag Elementary School in Averoy, Norway, is a modern multi-purpose building for education, sports, and culture. The sustainable and future-oriented new building with energy- and cost-efficient solutions is a great asset for both the students and the community. With the exception of two small steel beams, all supporting structures are made of solid wood. In addition to the full structural design and plannings work, our b_project team also carried out the prefabrication and delivery of all solid wood components as well as the associated fasteners and connectors.
FACTS
Project New elementary school building
Location Averoy, Norway
Completion 2022
Client Municipality of Averoy
Architecture SPINN Arkitekter
Construction company Betonmast Røsand AS
Structural engineering Stabil AS
Timber structural engineering binderholz
Material use 1150 m³ binderholz CLT BBS, 203 m³ binderholz glulam, 40 m² binderholz solid wood panels
The compact building has a floor space of 5380 m² and is designed for around 240 students. It is located in open countryside surrounded by natural hills. The use of solid wood products, other environmentally friendly materials, solar collectors and solar cells ensures that the new building complies with passive house standards.
Virtually all load-bearing structures are made of solid wood
The total construction period was 24 months, with the timber construction completed after just 6 months. Almost all load-bearing structures are made of binderholz CLT BBS and binderholz glulam. Thermally treated spruce wood was used in part for the exterior cladding, but composite facade panels were also used. The roof is made of glulam with foil sealing. Lots of visible solid wood and the use of light and bright colors create a pleasant feeling of space.
Photos: © Kristoffer Wittrup © Betonmast Røsand AS
