Lervig Brygge facade elements
Energy-Efficient Timber Wall Elements for High-Rise Buildings in Norway
Timbeco has successfully completed the largest manufacturing project in its history — producing prefabricated timber external wall elements for three apartment buildings in Stavanger, Norway. The tallest building reached 18 stories, accompanied by 13-story and 8-story towers.
According to Timbeco’s Project Manager, the project posed unique engineering challenges:
“Our greatest task was to design the structural connections between the timber wall elements and the concrete load-bearing frames. These connections had to enable the main contractor to weatherproof the buildings quickly while ensuring maximum energy efficiency and meeting stringent Norwegian fire safety standards.”
Early and close collaboration allowed the team to carefully design and refine these components. This thorough planning ensured efficient on-site installation and optimal sealing of the façade elements.
A highlight of the project was the smallest building, Lervig Brygge B8 (8 stories), where airtightness testing produced an air change rate (n₅₀) of just 0.41 1/h — surpassing the Norwegian Passive House Standard. Such performance is exceptional for a multi-storey residential building.
- Building type: 3 apartment buildings (18, 13, and 8 stories)
- Product supplied: Prefabricated timber external wall elements for concrete load-bearing structures
- Total volume of prefab elements: 8,600 m²
This project demonstrates how high-rise construction can successfully combine timber technology, energy efficiency, and fire safety — even in demanding Nordic conditions.
