Using Kerto LVL to maximise living area in Utrecht
Four-storey wooden building has been constructed on a tight spot. The visually appealing building has been designed to be sustainable, safe and material-efficient. Metsä Wood’s Kerto LVL S-beams and Q-panels have been used in floor elements and load-bearing walls. Kerto LVL requires less space for wall structures while still remaining rigid, allowing more room to be used for living. Additionally, prefabricated Kerto LVL elements save time on the construction sites, which is crucial in the inner city locations.
Sustainability has been one cornerstone of this building. A significant effort has been made to make the building as climate-neutral as possible. Heat pumps are used for heating, the building’s own solar panels largely supply the electricity demand and wooden components will act as carbon storage for the building’s lifetime.