Construction of Facades and Building Envelopes with a Timber Frame System
Efficiency. Versatility. Foresight.
Wooden building envelopes are much more than simple façades. They represent high-performance systems that seamlessly integrate design, construction, and building physics. Architecturally flexible, technically sophisticated and economically viable.
As prefabricated elements in timber frame construction, solutions are created with high precision and clearly defined properties. In this way, building envelopes become an integral part of the design process, not just an outer layer.
At Rubner, we develop tailored solutions for new constructions and renovations. Our focus is on efficiency, design freedom and precise technical implementation. Our aim is to create building envelopes that function reliably over the long term and blend harmoniously into the overall concept of a building.
Why choose prefabricated timber-frame façades?
Planning certainty and architectural freedom for your building envelope
Large-format, prefabricated elements enable precise and reliable installation. They enclose the space, provide thermal insulation, are airtight, and contribute to a balanced indoor climate. At the same time, they serve a protective function and, depending on the project, can also be designed to be load-bearing.
A key advantage lies in the high degree of prefabrication. The elements are manufactured under controlled conditions and delivered ready for assembly. Features such as mullion-transom structures, special glazing, windows, sun protection, ventilation systems and components to meet fire safety requirements are already integrated at the factory.
This makes processes more predictable, reduces interfaces and ensures security throughout the entire process, whilst offering a high degree of design freedom.
Slim structures for greater space efficiency
Wood offers high load-bearing capacity with a small cross-section. This results in slender structural elements and more usable space within the same building dimensions. At the same time, the structural mass is reduced, which brings particular benefits in densely built-up urban areas or when adding storeys.
Industrial prefabrication for precision and on-time delivery
Our exterior wall elements are manufactured under controlled conditions, unaffected by weather conditions and with a high degree of dimensional accuracy. This results in building envelopes with clearly defined characteristics in terms of fire and sound insulation, as well as functionality.
Windows, technical installations, and cladding are integrated directly from the factory, ensuring efficient processes and high execution quality on the construction site.
Building envelopes with integrated technology
Today, building envelopes serve far more than just a protective function. Technical components can be specifically integrated and tailored to the requirements of each individual project.
These include, amongst other things, sun protection, ventilation systems and solutions for smoke and heat extraction. This reduces the coordination workload on site and helps ensure a smooth construction process.
Sustainable timber building envelopes
Timber is a renewable raw material and stores CO₂ throughout its entire lifespan. As such, timber construction makes an important contribution to resource-efficient building practices.
At the same time, industrial prefabrication helps to use materials efficiently and reduce waste on the construction site. Requirements from national regulations such as RE2020 in France or GEG in Germany can also be specifically addressed.
Requirements for modern building envelopes:
- Thermal performance – achieved through energy-efficient, thermal bridge-optimised building envelopes with precisely coordinated insulation layers and consistently high energy performance values.
- Sound insulation – provided by multi-layered, acoustically decoupled façade constructions that reliably meet project-specific requirements in urban and commercial environments.
- Fire protection – through tested, standard-compliant façade systems with validated partition and connection concepts in accordance with national and international regulations.
- Durability – through robust, weather-resistant and low-maintenance surface materials, as well as structurally well-thought-out detailing.
- Design versatility – through flexible combinations of timber, glass, fibre cement, render substrates or hybrid façade elements for bespoke architectural concepts.
Are you planning the building envelope of tomorrow?
Let’s discuss transforming your idea into a convincing economic and technical solution.
