Elektrilevi Technical School Building in Kiili
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Nomad Architects
The first 100% modular wooden educational building of high architectural and technical quality in Estonia.
In cooperation with the Centre of Excellence for Wood Architecture at the EAA, the WHAT IF team helped to lead a team of different experts in the technical design of the building and to apply for the building permit.
Scope
a 450 m² educational building and a 2 ha teaching field area
Character
A project created using the mass-customizable Mustermaja system, based on pre-designed elements, allows for the convenient development of buildings with different functions while simultaneously tracking the total project cost in real time. The Mustermaja system introduces a transformation to the entire construction sector, redefining the processes of building planning, design, and construction.
Challenges
Building projects based on wooden modules are not yet common in Estonia, requiring innovation in the entire design process. Since the modules are designed as detailed model components, the higher precision required also necessitated more detailed specifications compared to a standard preliminary design, which in turn shortened the overall design process while enabling higher quality with less time investment. Additionally, wooden modular buildings imposed higher requirements for fire safety and acoustic solutions, leading to the development of several innovative solutions and structural details throughout the project.
Team
Nomad Architects ⎢ EKA PAKK ⎢ WHAT IF ⎢ Projekt 363 ⎢ Rausi ⎢ Halored ⎢ Fireplan ⎢
Kajaja Acoustics ⎢ JU Projekt ⎢ Mastlop