Wood in construction

Wood is a healthy, elegant and flexible natural material that makes a positive contribution to the carbon accounts. Developers are increasingly using wood to construct high-rise buildings and other large projects.

But what is required for wood to become firmly rooted in people’s minds as a building material? The experts give their suggestions on this theme page, which also takes you on a tour of some of the most successful wooden buildings.

Wood from Danish forests – together with cement – is the raw material used to manufacture Troldtekt acoustic panels. All Troldtekt acoustic panels are certified according to one of the two leading standards for responsible forestry – PEFC™ and FSC® (FSC®C115450). The theme articles describe why it is necessary to increase the supply of certified wood in Denmark.

20 unique floors stand tall in the up-and-coming South Harbour neighbourhood of Aarhus (Denmark)

The building, TRÆ, is innovative in a number of ways -- especially when it comes to material choices. A large amount of recycled materials have been used for both the interior and the exterior and three floors are dedicated to experimentation with new materials that could provide a further boost for the green agenda.

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More benefits of choosing Troldtekt for your timber construction project

Areas such as acoustics, moisture and fire safety are important factors when considering buildings made of wood. The combination of wood and cement makes Troldtekt acoustic panels a robust solution that contributes to good acoustics, distinctive design and effective fire safety. 

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Inspiration for acoustic solution with ceilings from Troldtekt in private home

Two design studios: How we build with wood with a lighter carbon footprint

The use of wood in construction is now a serious component of Danish building stock. For example, BJERG Arkitektur is behind the Fjordudsigten residences in Ringkøbing, which are built of wood. Fjordudsigten has Denmark’s lowest carbon footprint of all completed projects included in a BUILD publication from June 2023. Over a 50-year period, the footprint is 3.1 kg CO2 /m 2/year.

Tegnestuen Arken is the architectural studio behind Kløverbakken in Odder, which was named 'Sustainable Wooden Building of the Year' in 2023. Read about the architectural firms’ experiences using wood in architecture. 

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Report: Learn from the best experiences of using wood in construction

In a major report, BUILD at Aalborg University has examined the climate footprint of 45 visionary wooden buildings, measured across the entire life cycle of the buildings. Construction engineering experiences from 35 projects are also featured in the inspirational directory, which has been created for others looking to use wood in construction.

Choose from leading wood certifications

All Troldtekt acoustic panels are certified by one of the two leading standards for responsible forestry. All of the wood is PEFC™-certified, and some is also FSC®-certified (FSC®C115450). This means you have a free choice of standards when you buy Troldtekt.
Read about the two leading certifications and take a guided tour of one of the FSC-certified forests where Troldtekt sources its wood.
 

Choose wood with an ecologically responsible footprint

Wood is becoming increasingly popular as a construction material, as are buildings constructed in accordance with documentable sustainability standards. It therefore makes a lot of sense to choose wood from FSC®-certified forests, as it guarantees social, economic and environmental responsibility.

More know how to pave the way for more wood construction

Laminated wood elements match concrete in terms of both strength and price, while offering significant environmental benefits. Therefore, greater efforts should be made to promote wood in construction, according to a report which was commissioned on behalf of the Swedish Government and the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Sustainable housing and a heart of wood

A number of prominent wooden buildings have been taking shape in Denmark in recent years. Spring 2018 saw the completion of the multi-storey development Lisbjerg Bakke comprising 40 flats which are all DGNB Gold-certified. In September, the multi-purpose community and cultural centre The Heart opened in the town of Ikast in Jutland.
Both projects were honoured at the Building of the Year 2018 ceremony, and Lisbjerg Bakke has been included in a collection of cases from the Nordic Wood in Construction Secretariat. 

 

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Troldtekt acoustic ceilings are the natural choice when wanting to ensure superior acoustics and a healthy indoor climate in, for example, residential buildings

Kløverbakken Odder

The co-housing community Kløverbakken has risen from the ground on a large sloping plot outside Odder, 20 km south of Aarhus. The newly established co-housing community is based on the idea of living more sustainably and on giving equal weight to environmental, social and financial factors in all decisions.

Feldballe Friskole

In the village of Feldballe on the Djursland peninsula in East Jutland, the extension to the local school is an example of beautiful architecture built using bio-based building materials. 
Troldtekt acoustic panels on ceilings in residential buildings

Lisbjerg Bakke

Forty flats in five blocks connected by paths make up a small village with a strong focus on nurturing a sense of community. The development includes flats for young people and for families who have literally moved into ‘The Future of Sustainable Social Housing’.
Troldtekt acoustic ceilings in school buildings

Erlev School

A new state school in the Danish Municipality of Haderslev is visionary on multiple levels. For one, the column-beam system and facades are made of wood, which makes the 6,500 m2 school one of the largest timber structures to be constructed in Denmark in recent times. In addition, the teaching is based on the educational philosophy developed in New Zealand about student-centred learning and flexible open learning environments.

Studio[Home]

The newly built Studio[Home] housing units for DTU students and guest researchers are both DGNB-certified and Nordic Swan Eco-labelled. PensionDanmark and Boligfonden DTU, a non-profit foundation providing housing for international students and staff coming to DTU, are behind the project, while Vandkunsten Architects designed the housing, which includes Troldtekt ceilings in communal areas.
Troldtekt Ry Torvehal

Ry Torvehal

The railway town of Ry has a new wooden building - a unifying construction designed to effectively define an urban space with very simple means.
Troldtekt, Prøysenhuset

Prøysenhuset

The Norwegian writer and musician, Alf Proeysen, was one of the greatest poets of his generation. To commemorate his 100th anniversary in 2014, a private initiative raised the funds to create a new national cultural centre in his memory.
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Hulsig

When Ivar and Dorthea took over the family holiday home in summer 2015, they decided to demolish it and build a new one. While the untreated larch facade emphasises the raw and Nordic look of the house, an elegant wood strip ceiling solution ensures a fine balance between acoustics and aesthetics.

Certified wood - from forest to architecture

Sustainable building begins in the woods.

In this video, the director of FSC Denmark, Søren Dürr Grue, explains the requirements of an FSC®-certified forest for biodiversity.

You also experience how Troldtekt in its production of acoustic panels handles FSC certified wood, so that every wood fiber in an FSC-certified Troldtekt acoustic panel is guaranteed to come from FSC-certified forests.

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See other current topics

See also our other current themes, where we focus on trends in acoustics, indoor climate, architecture and sustainable construction.

Architecture in the big cities

This Troldtekt theme page takes you on a virtual trip to look at architecture in Copenhagen, and in Denmark’s second-largest city Aarhus. Enjoy the tour!
Sound-absorbing cement-bonded wood wool panels from Troldtekt are often used as acoustic ceilings in schools and educational institutions

Sustainability in the built environment

In this feature, you can read about trends and milestones within documented sustainable building. Get an overview of all the building certifications that have been emerging in recent years – for the benefit of users, owners and the environment. You can also read how Troldtekt contributes positively to the various schemes.
Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, private homes

Inspiration for private homes

We spend most of our time in our homes – sometimes perhaps even many of our working hours. This is where we spend time together with our nearest and dearest. This is where we recharge our batteries, where our children grow up, and where we live our lives.

Office building design

More working-from-home days and online meetings have become the new normal. The corona pandemic and the need for better access to digital forms of collaboration mean new requirements for the design of the physical office. It has, for example, resulted in a need for more small meeting rooms and break-out zones than in the past.

Healthy schools of the future

Schoolchildren are our future. There is therefore every reason to ensure that they have the best possible facilities in which to develop and learn. However, every day the school bell rings at far too many run-down schools where a poor indoor climate is the norm. Problems with inferior air quality result in increased sickness absence and poor learning curves.
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Restaurants

Did you know that noise and music have a bearing on our sense of taste? And that poor acoustics can cost a star in restaurant reviews? You can read more about this in this theme page.

Healing Architecture

Architecture, design & materials can have an impact on the treatment of body and mind. Light, air and acoustics all play a role. Read about healing architecture

Swimming pools and outdoor baths

Swimming and water exercise are popular activities among all ages and at all skill levels – and many old centres are being renovated and new ones built. On this theme page, Troldtekt A/S brings together knowledge, trends and examples that can help guide the design of swimming facilities of the future.

Design and Innovation in Architecture

Innovation must ensure that architecture is constantly evolving – functionally and aesthetically. Most people spend 80-90 per cent of their time indoors, and when function and design complement one another, it can make a big difference to people’s daily lives and well-being.

Building health and indoor climate

On this Troldtekt theme page, experts present their views on material health and indoor climate – and possible solutions to the challenges.

Architecture for sports and movement

Schools designed for movement. Indoor space with parkour and street football. A sports complex where elite sports and rehabilitation are brought together under one roof. Sport and movement can take place in many forms and facilities. Here, it is important that the architecture is designed for physical activity and noise – but still with a sense of aesthetics.

Build better childcare institutions

The number of children is on the rise in several northern European countries, and thus also the need for new childcare institutions. It is important to take the children’s perspective in the design of the new institutions, and for the architecture to support the development of mind and body. On this theme page, Troldtekt A/S focuses on how to build better childcare institutions. 

Dark ceilings

Black is the new black. On this Troldtekt theme page, you can read how black ceilings and solid materials are becoming increasingly popular in interior design.

Multi purpose cultural centres

Many new multi-purpose cultural centres have seen the light of day in recent years. In large towns and villages, the buildings serve as informal meeting places, bringing together local communities for activities ranging from sport and meals to salsa and yoga. This theme page gives you an insight into what the experts think about the new multi-purpose cultural centres.

Transformation

Around 40% of Europe’s material and energy consumption goes to construction. Using healthy, lasting materials and converting buildings for new purposes offers the potential for better resource utilisation. On this theme page you can read about the reuse of materials at the highest possible value level, learn about two key concepts in sustainable building: life cycle costs and life cycle assessment and find inspiration in examples of successful transformation projects.

Architecture for seniors

Demographics are moving towards a greater proportion of elderly people in the population. This calls for more flexible, high-quality architecture.