Lisbjerg bakke
by VANDKUNSTEN in Aarhus, Denmark
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Author VANDKUNSTEN
City Aarhus
Country Denmark
Year 2018
Program Sustainable Non-profit Housing
Technical Info
Site area 4100 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 0 inh/ha
Home Units: 40
Jobs 0
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description

    Architectural Design and Layout

     

  • The development is located 10 km west of Aarhus, designed as a small village with two housing groups, each consisting of three buildings.
  • The layout is organized around small squares and a continuous city street, forming a shared garden space to foster community living.
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    Construction Techniques

     

  • A hybrid construction technique is used, combining wood, concrete, and steel.
  • The primary system is the Wood Stock column-beam system in glulam, developed by Vandkunsten and MOE.
  • Concrete and steel are used in areas requiring extra engineering support, such as stairwell and elevator cores.
  • The column-beam system allows for high planning flexibility, enabling future dismantling and reuse of building materials.
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    Architectural Features

     

  • The facade is made from untreated, unprofiled red spruce, which will be replaced over time rather than painted.
  • The architectural design includes oversized eaves and gutters to protect the wooden facade from the elements.
  • The roof shape and building design result in extra high ceilings on the upper floors.
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    Sustainability and Certification

     

  • The building's total greenhouse gas emissions are halved compared to a similar concrete building, largely due to the CO2 storage capacity of the wood materials.
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis confirms the reduction in emissions, assuming sustainable forestry practices are used for sourcing wood.
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    Interior Design and Comfort

     

  • The wood-based construction system offers variation in room heights for the upper apartments, adding architectural interest.
  • Wooden walls contribute to moisture regulation, softer acoustics, and neutral temperatures, enhancing overall comfort.
  • The 40 units consist of a mix of terraced houses and detached houses, all sharing the same construction system but offering diverse layouts.
  • Residents are able to customize their homes, adding or removing walls as needed to suit their preferences.
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