03 Engineering and planning in timber construction

From concept to viable solution

Good architecture requires an equally sound technical foundation. In timber construction, this means understanding complex requirements at an early stage, planning with precision and considering every detail.

Indeed, it is only through coherent design that an idea is transformed into a functional building.

The foundation of every successful project
Construction drawings and what comes next
Understanding and resolving interfaces
Design with an eye to implementation
Digital design as the key
Requirements considered holistically

Structural engineering and construction form the foundation of every timber construction project. Our specialists have a thorough understanding of timber’s potential as a building material and know how to make the most of it.

It is not just about dimensioning. It is about developing systems, combining materials sensibly and finding the best technical solution for every project.

Construction drawings form the basis for the build. They describe the building as a whole and define what will be built and how the various skilled workers will interact.

In timber construction, however, this is not enough.

For this reason, we perform workshop design and assembly planning stages in which every element is developed down to the smallest detail, defining the actual methods of construction.

This includes, among other things

Material lists and production data
Detailed drawings and construction solutions
CNC data for production
Assembly procedures and loading plans.

This creates an integrated system linking design, production and assembly.

A decisive factor for success in timber construction is the management of interfaces.

Timber construction combines the structural shell, finishes, façade and prefabrication. Many requirements converge and must be precisely coordinated.

We consider these interface points holistically and integrate them from the earliest stages of design. In this way, we avoid conflicts on site and create clear procedures.

Our design does not stop on paper. It is always geared towards optimally preparing for subsequent production and assembly.

For this reason, we consider issues such as

the division into elements and the dimensions of the components
assembly sequences
site logistics
production concepts

Through regular coordination meetings and workshops, we work with all stakeholders to develop a solution that works from a technical, economic and organisational perspective.

Modern timber construction projects are born in digital form.

Thanks to BIM, 3D models and simulations, we ensure transparency and reliability at every stage of the project. Complex geometries become comprehensible, processes can be planned, and decisions can be made with full knowledge of the facts.

The result is a design that is not only correct but also works.

Timber construction must meet many requirements simultaneously. These are integrated into our design from the very start.

These include, among others