E²volution - for a sustainable and cost-efficient system for modular construction of wooden multi-storey buildings
Although the forest is Finland’s most important natural resource and almost 60 million cubic meters of wood are harvested every year, concrete has so far been almost the only construction material used to build multi-storey buildings in the country. The city of Kouvola, whose economy has been suffering from the downturn in the paper industry, has recognised the potential for wood construction. In October 2010, the city announced the international two-stage competition ‘E2’ for planning teams from architects, engineers and specialist timber contractors. The task was to develop a system for