Blattur Götzis receives the Werkbund label 2018
...several of the award criteria. The project Blattur in Götzis is among the ten winners to receive the Werkbund Label 2018. The German Werkbund stands for critical thinking, for innovation, for public action, social responsibility and creative quality. Founded in...
Iconic Award 2018: Innovative Architecture goes to Schmuttertal High School Diedorf
Visionary architecture. Innovative products. Sustainable communication. The ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Architecture honours the best of the best. The awards are the international architecture and design competition that, for the first time, focuses on the cooperation and interaction of all disciplines...
The Gipfelrestaurant Nebelhorn wins a prestigious Baupreis Allgäu 2018
The Gipfelrestaurant on the summit of Nebelhorn and four other outstanding buildings have been awarded the Baupreis Allgäu at a ceremony on 23 February in Kempten held by the Allgäu Architecture Forum. In total 89 architects with Allgäuer projects, which...
Lecture series "Visions of Sustainable Construction"
...Thursday, 18 January 2018, 8 pm Urban Density Speakers: Christoph Elsässer, architect, West 8 Amsterdam Thursday, 15 February 2018, 8pm Energy Needs Neighbourhoods – Concepts for the Cities of Tomorrow Speaker: Matthias Schuler, Transsolar KlimaEngineering, Stuttgart Thursday, March 22 2018,...
Timber Construction Day 2019: Lecture in Oslo
This year’s Timber Construction Day will be held on September 4 at DOGA in Oslo. It is an arena which brings together the latest from the world of timber architecture including technical innovative solutions, modern use of timber and award-winning...
thomaswechspreis 2018: Recognition for Schmuttertal Gymnasium
The thomaswechspreis is the regional architecture prize from the BDA Bayern, for the region of Swabia, South West Germany. In their 9th year, the awards focus was again on the work, the client and the architect. The thomaswechprise is awarded...
Awarded 1st place in the bid for Russareal Lochau
...as a strategy, which must be pursued in the long term and realised by the community. The parking spaces along Dr.-Huber-Straße to the north must be coordinated with the urban and traffic planning of the regional authorities. Ultimately, it is...
On the way to the future - Possibilities and perspectives of wood as a modern building material
On September 26, 2018, 7 pm, Hermann Kaufmann will talk about “ The possibilities and perspectives of wood as a modern building material” in his latest work report. The lecture takes place within the framework of the theme series “On...
Breaking Ground at Illwerke Center Montafon
The frame, which is 120 meters long and 15 meters wide, will be completed by December 2012. The 30 million flagship project will be ready for use in August next year. The landscaping and construction of the new location for...
Hermann Kaufmann erhält den Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award 2010
...beauty and functionality. The award ceremony took place on September 10th at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti. The head of the jury, Professor Matti Rauttiola, wrote of the award winner; “Kaufmann’s work is part of the generations’ old tradition. He...
Wood Conference exhibition, Denmark
...the exhibition period in the Dome of Visions, the exhibition will take place at various locations and universities, including the Danish Architecture Center (BLOX) in Denmark. Wednesday 07. November 2018, 09:00 – 16:30 Dome of Visions, Inge Lehmann’s Gade, Pier...
8th International Forum on Timber Construction in Dijon France
...France is a dynamic and growing market, one that contributes to the necessary reduction of CO2 emissions. In 2018, the Macron government launched the third timber industry development plan and commissioned Adivbois with a national tender for urban construction, with...
24.-25. April | Mission: Climate-friendly timber construction culture | Lecture Christoph Dünser
...construction offensive and in cooperation with vorarlberger holzbau_kunst, Proholz Bayern and Lignum Holzwirtschaft Schweiz. Vanue: Graf Zeppelin Haus, Friedrichshafen Lecture: Christoph Dünser, HK Architects Day 2 at 11:30 | Topic: Structural building with hardwood Tickets and further information at: proHolzBW...
SWG production plant: Start of pre-production of the timber structure
...manufacturer of screws for the construction industry based in Waldenburg. The joinery work on the new production facility has begun. The carpentry firm Schlosser is currently running the pre-production of up to 80 m long timber beams in Baubuche. ...
Fernpassstraße Munich Receives Recognition at the German Building Award 2013.
...bearable costs in building, but also to the long-term viability of their investments. This requires quality awareness in the layout, choice of materials and the overall appearance. The ability to manage the multiple changes during a development process a vital,...
European Architecture Award 2015: IZM – Illwerke Zentrum Montafon receives an accolade
...Europe, with more than 10,000 m² of floor space. The surroundings of the 120 meter long structure, a narrow Alpine valley, allow the building to mimic the landscape. With the modular hybrid construction of wood and concrete, and the use...
Exhibition Berlin Bauen mit Holz – Wege in die Zukunft (building with wood – ways into the future)
...a long time, steel, glass, brick and concrete were the epitome of modern architecture. But now timber has returned to be the construction material that enriches today’s architecture. The renaissance of modern timber construction began at the beginning of the...
New building in Neubaugasse
...buildings with 2-, 3- and 4-room flats + common room Number of storeys: E+3 (house A, B), E+2 (house C) 38 flats, 38 underground parking spaces Special features: Exterior walls + facade in wood Heating system: groundwater heat pump with...
Experts discuss the very best Timber has to offer
...who wants to move towards more timber construction and is looking for initial contacts. Participation is free of charge. Since the number of participants is limited to 150, it is important to register here quickly, but no later than March...
1st prize for a proposed development of the former Spicher school
...appearance of the building corresponds to the request for a residential building in timber, and is rated positively. The building maintenance and building operation, due to the large number of detached houses requires effort. Lanes between the building units must...
Hermann Kaufmann receives the Toni Russ Prize
...in front of an audience of over 400 guests at the Bregenzer Festspielhaus, with the 34th Dr. Toni Russ Award. “What is extraordinary is the great number of excellent architects and the depth the reputation has penetrated into the region....
The Olpererhütte Ginzling receives the Best Architects Award 2009
The “Best Architects 09” award received the highest number of entrants since the awards were founded. 189 outstanding projects were submitted to the award. This year’s jury found it particularly difficult to select the best of the best. A total...
The most beautiful books in Austria 2008: Hermann Kaufmann Woodworks
...considered excellent. With 211 submitted publications, from more than 100 publishers and designers, this year saw the largest number of entries. The competition “The most beautiful books in Austria” is annually published by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Arts...
Brock Commons phase 1: structure completed
On September 15, 2016, the completion of the solid wood structure, and facade, was celebrated at the UBC dormitory Brock Commons. The world’s tallest wooden building with, 18 storeys, was completed ahead of schedule. The structure was completed in...
Hermann Kaufmann Wins the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture 2007
An international jury, chaired by the photographer Yann Arthus Bertrand, presented the first “Global Award for Sustainable Architecture” to Austrian architect Hermann Kaufmann at the Villa Savoye in Poissy (Yvelines) on Monday, September 24. Also receiving a special award, for...
Ground-breaking ceremony for residential complex in Feldkirch, Heldenstraße
The Austrian region of Vorarlberg plans create 500 non-profit apartments per year until 2019. This year’s ambitious program will be expanded by an additional 150 apartments. On September 12, 2016 the ground-breaking ceremony for the first residential project from this...
Opening of a new exhibition: Architecture in the Allgäu 2006-2015
...exhibition in the Architekturgalerie München shows 14 selected models and project displays, giving a great impression of the buildings of the last ten years and the lively Allgäu architecture scene. Thursday 08. November 2018, 7 pm ARCHITECTURE GALLERY MUNICH Türkenstraße...
Symposium: Circular Economy in Construction
A contribution to sustainable construction There is a high demand for raw materials in the construction industry. Increasing resource efficiency is therefore an important step towards sustainable material consumption and use techniques in the construction industry. The guiding principle here...
Ceremonial inauguration of the Schmuttertal High School in Diedorf
After two years of construction, the Schmuttertal Gymnasium was inaugurated on October 21, 2015. It was planned and built with an integral and future-oriented approach, as a nationwide unique lighthouse project. It was necessary to combine economic, ecological and social...
Hermann Kaufmann Wins Contract for Illwerke Centre Montafon
...the region of Vorarlberg. This position, the shaping of a clear structure, also offers the possibility of fulfilling the clear requirements of the stakeholders. In this way, the long building is characterised by a defined front and rear, thus providing...
klima: aktiv Gold for Multi-Apartment Construction in Sulzberg
...aktiv Bauen und Sanieren” found an absolute winner in this project. The multi-family dwelling achieved 979 points, the highest point number of all multi-family buildings in Austria so far and therefore exceeding the requirements of 900 points, making it a...
Hermann Kaufmann Awarded Bezau Assisted Living Development
...the different levels. The elevator provides accessibility. The opening of the central corridor provides orientation in connection with the structure and, allows for a reduction in the number of access points. Another result of this central corridor is an attractive...
Energy and Climate Protection: Particularly climate-friendly constructions honored – such as the project Unterstein, Langenegg
...Bau” – partly in collaboration with “Wohnbauselbsthilfe” with 10 projects – are the developers presenting the highest number of certified buildings this year. Among the honored buildings are also the last two winners of the State Prize, the office and...
Role Model Recycling Centre in Langerringen - Germany
The Augsburg district will halve the number of recycling centers by 2035, particularly affecting smaller municipalities. One of the winners of the new distribution concept is Langerringen, where a modern environmental competence center is set to be established next year....
Smart Bauen is now published
Architectural and technical strategies for energy-optimised buildings, neighbourhoods and cities. The book Smart Bauen was published on 27 July after four years of research and focused work. The wide range of topics in the field of sustainable building has now...
LCT ONE - LifeCycle Tower Receives a Commendation Award at Constructive Alps 2013
...one to the the LCT ONE – LifeCycle Tower. The Alpine Museum in Berne will show the nominated projects in the ‘Constructive Alps Exhibition’ on 29 September 2013. The architectural magazine Hochparterre also documents these projects in a themed booklet....
Energy-Efficient Construction: Practice Well Advanced Compared to Regulations - Appeal by Hermann Kaufmann
As demonstrated by the example provided by Günter, it is clear that practice has already advanced significantly beyond the regulations governing construction. Today, it is entirely feasible to construct energy-positive buildings without incurring substantial additional costs. For instance, we built...
Book - Public buildings: Orientation. Protection. Identity. Insights into the project B&O wooden multi-storey car park, Bad Aibling
Ground-breaking ceremony for the residential complex in Schnifis
Opposite the cable car station in Schnifis, 15 residential units will be built, grouped together in two three-storey buildings. The two buildings contain 15 residential units, which are designed as 2-, 3- and 4-room apartments with between 48 and 92...
Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen visits Provost Residence St Gerold
On the occasion of its 800th anniversary Feldkirch hosted the 68th Austrian Cities Day. On June 7th a formal party including, Governor Markus Wallner and Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen visited the Grosses Walsertal. The visit to the biosphärenpark.haus...
Wood Design Special Jury Award for Brock Commons Tallwood House
Wood Design Special Jury Award for Brock Commons Tallwood House. The Brock Commons Tallwood House has been awarded the Wood Design Special Jury Award for Technical Innovation by the Canadian Wood Council. The Wood Design Award’s program is an opportunity...
Insight into the exciting YKK project in Japan - exclusive interview with the project team
...sustainability in 2018, Mr. Yoshida, the Managing Director, YKK EUROPE, has visited our offices in Schwarzach to find out more about our work and our capabilities. YKK has made a vast sustainability commitment and saw an alignment with our philosophy....