Open days at Blümlimattweg 15
26. Feb 2024
The BMW15 apartment building in Thun is an innovative showcase project: it stands on the first wooden basement in Switzerland, has no heating and was built entirely without concrete using TS3 technology. The doors of the apartment building will be open for viewing on Saturday, March 9, April 20 and July 6, 2024.
In the first half of 2024, interested parties are invited to visit the apartment building in Thun with Switzerland's first wooden basement over three days. The open days not only offer the opportunity to experience this innovative construction project up close, but also to gain an insight into TS3 technology and ask the residents about their experiences of quality of life after two years in a house made entirely of wood.
Program
Lecture
An experienced expert will explain the benefits and challenges of the property. From ecological aspects to technical innovations and TS3 technology in apartment buildings, there is a lot to learn.
Tour of the wooden basement
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the basement in its entirety. Sustainable building materials and innovative construction concepts were used here.
Q&A session and discussion
After the tour and the technical presentation, the team will be available for questions and discussions. Visitors will have the opportunity to find out in detail about the technologies and materials used and the entire construction process
Information
Time of day: 10.00 - 16.00 h
Location: Blümlimattweg 15, 3600 Thun
Your visit is free of charge, but we ask you to register in advance to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Arrival by public transport is recommended. There are no parking spaces available on site.
The project
First basement made of wood
What seemed impossible for a long time is now a reality: Thun is home to the first apartment building with a basement made entirely of wood. Houses without heating or air conditioning make an important contribution to climate protection. An even greater potential for saving energy lies in the choice of building materials.
Wood is already widely used in building construction. The next step is to do away with climate-damaging building materials such as steel and concrete - including in basements and floor slabs. A number of research questions need to be clarified before basements can be mass-produced from wood in the future. A research project of the Bern University of Applied Sciences together with Timbatec, TS3 and other business partners is currently addressing these questions. As a result, the company Timbase was founded as an innovative total contractor specializing in sustainable and modern basement floors made of wood. With a focus on environmentally friendly materials and innovative construction concepts, Timbase is setting standards for the future of the construction industry.