Using a thermal activation system in connection with structural timber design works very well with rammed earth as well, as shown by the extension to the headquarters of Windkraft Simonsfeld in Lower Austria. This new build had a positive carbon footprint even during the construction phase.
What happens when a rustic wooden farmhouse with an over 200-year history is given a makeover using modern timber design? An extension to Bezau Museum successfully blends old and new into an inspired attraction.
It is a common fear that timber buildings add fuel to the fire. A town near Hamburg has a compelling response to this concern: Reinbek Fire Services have used wood for the construction of their fire station.