Exhibition Pavillon
“Haus des Waldes”
Stuttgart (Germany)
1993-1996
Because it functions as an exhibition (entre, the new building has an entirely transparent half. Visitors are able to observe the sourrounding forest and study the influences of seasons and weather. An arched timber structure spans delicately over the exposition area, which can therefore beused in a very flexible way. All other functions are locatedin the two levels of the adjacent part of the building. The facade of these spaces is also articulated according to different needs. Strip windows alternate with bare wood panelling. All rooms which call for lower ceiling heights are grouped together in the two-storey, highly insulated part or the building; whereas the transparent exposition hall is able to react to different seasons aod weather conditions. This contrast is the basis of a passive solar engergy concept. The heat of the sun is used directly to warm the air in the building and accounts for a large part of the annual power demand. All massive areas, especially those which are in contact with soil, help to store the gained solar energy. These two systems get support from a small air-heating unit, which reacts only to very extreme weather conditions. The 120m² roof area is covered wilh photovoltaic cells. Thermal sun collectors heat Ihe water supply of the whole complex.
- Preis 1995 „Photovoltaik in Gebäuden” des Bundesministeriums für Forschung und Technologie
- Preis 1997 „Vorbildliche Bauten in Stuttgart” der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
- Holzbaupreis Baden–Württemberg 1997
- Deutscher Holzleimbaupreis 1999
- European Glulam Award 1999
