The model shows a five-storey timber structures with pile foundations made of reinforced concrete, which was presented at the International Building Exhibition in Hamburg. The Woodcube is impressive due to its CO₂ neutral production and operation at the level of a passive house. All materials are recyclable and biodegradable. The structural analysis and design of the pile foundation and the development core were performed in RFEM. The design was carried out by Isenmann Ingenieure (© Isenmann Ingenieure).
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Sustainable Timber High-Rise Building with Pile Foundation
Number of Nodes | 232 |
Number of Lines | 305 |
Number of Members | 39 |
Number of Surfaces | 51 |
Number of Load Cases | 15 |
Number of Load Combinations | 10 |
Total Weight | 997,566 t |
Dimensions (Metric) | 15.295 x 15.295 x 32.433 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 50.18 x 50.18 x 106.41 feet |
Program Version | 5.02.00 |

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