TS3 updates and innovations

Faktor Raum | Magazin zur Renggli-Baukultur Issue July 2024 – The collaboration with the overall provider Rhomberg, Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG and Timber Structures 3.0 is the basis for the success of this project. www.zelguster.ch

Holz-Zentralblatt, issue 13/2024 – Timber Structures 3.0 AG has received building authority approval for its TS3 construction method in Germany. In this construction method, cross laminated timber panels are joined together with a butt joint to form large surfaces.

Holzbauer spezial, issue 6/2024 – Vision of a city made of wood. Stefan Zöllig explains his commitment to the development of new processing and joining techniques. Building preferably only with wood. (Report in german)

Schweizer Holzrevue, Issue 4/5 2024 – A milestone has been reached! After a long development process, TS3 from Timber Structures 3.0, Thun, has received building authority approval and general type approval in Germany. (Report in german)

Schweizer Holzrevue, Issue 4/5 2024 – Thun in the canton of Bern is home to the first apartment building in Switzerland to have a basement made entirely of wood. This revolutionary building was also deliberately built without a heating system. An inspection. (Report in german)

Holzkurier, Issue 15/2024 – After more than ten years of development work, the Swiss company Timber Structures 3.0, TS3 for short, has received approval for its system solution to be used in Germany.

FIRST, Issue No. 4/2023, Building and living with wood – Two apartment buildings in Zollikerberg have been built using timber construction. The special feature: The floor slabs span unusually large areas using TS3 connection technology. Solid wood panels that can form entire storey ceilings have opened up completely new possibilities for timber construction. (Report in German)

FIRST, Issue No. 4/2023, Building and living with wood – TS3 technology has opened up completely new possibilities in the design of timber constructions. Where previously only concrete or steel could be used for structural reasons, wood can now also be used. (Report in German)

Architecture & Technology, August 23 - A sustainable building is characterized by high ecological and economic quality. Merkli Degen Architekten GmbH therefore attached great importance to these aspects during the planning and construction of the two apartment buildings in Zollikerberg.

Pro Holz Solothurn 2023 – With the new building «Kijuzu am Wald», the childcare offer with crèche, pre-kindergarten, lunch and after-school care of the municipality of Zuchwil was expanded. The single-story, functional wooden building with no basement was designed for neutral use.

Fokus Bau & Immobilien, Issue June 23 – Modern timber construction is conquering the building world. All over the world, investors are planning high-rise buildings that will reach heights of over 100 meters. Residential buildings with 300 units are already a reality in Switzerland. The high flight of timber construction is probably far from over.

Modernes Bauen, Issue 05/2023 –The new Timber Structures 3.0 technology makes timber construction a real alternative to steel and concrete - even for large projects.

Holzmagazin, Issue No. 04/2023 - The timber basement as a living space. What seemed unthinkable for a long time is now reality. Modern construction technology makes basements made of timber possible. Does the future belong to them?

Wir Holzbauer, Issue No. 2/2023 – Water in an indoor swimming pool is basically a good thing - as long as it is in the pools intended for it. In the Murten indoor swimming pool, however, there was also water in the roof: condensation and rainwater had caused damage to the ceiling formwork and the insulation of the over 40-year-old structure. The comprehensive roof renovation also served to strengthen the supporting structure.

HBA, Issue No. 4/2022 – The landmark of the new Tech Cluster in Zug is as good as completed. Named after the legendary «Hanging Gardens of Babylon» - or «Semiramis» - five geometrically complex wooden shells rise up to 22.5 m high above the site. The sculpture was produced with the aid of state-of-the-art design and manufacturing processes and will subsequently be planted in accordance with the historical model.

NZZ am Sonntag, 01.2023 – Sven Bill, CEO of TS3, is considered a gamechanger and tells why you should also build with wood today. (in German)

Schreiner Zeitung, Issue No. 10/2023 – The forest of the future also includes efficient wood products. For example «Scrimber», which is currently being developed in Switzerland and for which it received the main prize of the innovation competition from the Canton of Bern. (Report in German)

Thuner Tagblatt, Issue 27.12.2022 – The company "Scrimber" uses 90 percent of a tree as high-quality construction timber instead of the usual 30 percent. With this, it has won a Bernese innovation prize. "Use wood, protect the climate"; this is how the credo of Scrimber CSC AG, based in Thun, could be summed up. (Report in German)

Berner Oberländer, issue 27.12.2022 – The company "Scrimber" uses 90 percent of a tree as high-quality construction timber instead of the usual 30 percent. With this, it has won a Bernese innovation prize. "Use wood, protect the climate"; this is how the credo of Scrimber CSC AG, based in Thun, could be summed up. (Report in German)

MODULØR, Issue No. 6/2022 – The centerpiece of the emerging tech cluster in Zug is a 22.5-meter-high wooden architectural structure whose name - Semiramis - is inspired by hanging gardens and exclusive interaction with nature. (Report in German)

Baukader, Issue No. 11/2022 – Wood construction is booming. Based on an innovative chipping technology, a new building product is to be developed. With "Scrimber", it should be possible to install almost the entire wood volume of a tree in the long term. (Report in DE, FR and IT)

Immobilien Innovation, Issue No. 10/2022 – A very special high-rise has been built on the Tech Cluster site in Zug: The Semiramis plant tower was designed with the help of a machine learning algorithm and realized with an innovative timber construction technology. (Report in german)

UND Generationentandem, Issue No. 43.2022 – Wood should not be a fuel, because it is probably the most sustainable renewable building material there is. This is what Stefan Zöllig and Regula A. Bircher believe. In an interview, they talk about their convictions and present their «house without heating». (Report in german)

Holzbauer spezial, Issue No. 2.2022 - Within a research project, scientists and engineers are looking for new ways to develop structural timber and cross laminated timber for large volumes from by-products. (Report in german)

Berner Zeitung, October 25, 2022 - Energy prices are rising massively, gas and electricity could become scarce. A visit to Bernese men and women who are striving for more independence in the crisis. Stefan Zöllig is among them with his apartment building without any heating at all.

Baubible, Issue No. 2022 - Stefan Zöllig founded Timbatec 25 years ago as a sole proprietorship. Today, he is driving timber construction forward with new developments such as TS3 technology, Scrimber, basements made of wood or Timber Finance. He wants to enable a construction industry that can completely do without steel and concrete.

Wir Holzbauer, Issue No. 6/2022 – Artificial intelligence and four robots were the master builders of the 22.5-meter-high structure that has marked the entrance to the Tech Cluster Zug site since July 6. The planted architectural sculpture consists of five geometrically complex wooden shells supported by eight slender steel columns. (Report in german)

Hochparterre, Issue No. 9/2022 – A 25-meter-high tree sculpture has stood on the Tech Cluster in Zug since the beginning of July. It bears the name of Queen Semiramis, who is said to have created the ancient world wonder of the hanging gardens. (Report in German)

VSS, Special Edition Wooden Bridges, Issue No. 7-8/2022 – Wood as a material and its wide range of products and technologies can be used not only for bridges for low-speed traffic, but also offer the potential for heavy-load traffic. Newly, long-span wooden bridges with a box girder cross-section and prestressing are to be used for heavy goods traffic. For a climate-neutral Switzerland 2050, answers from research and development are needed to show the construction industry new, efficient and climate-neutral solutions. (Report in German and French)

die baustellen, Issue No. 10/2022 - Wood as a building and construction material offers technical, ecological and economic advantages. In order to use these advantages in an ideal way, specific knowledge is required, also from architects and engineers. For these professionals, the Bern University of Applied Sciences offers the CAS Building with Wood. (Report in German)

hbs holzBaumarktSchweiz, Issue No. 4/2022 – Will we build large infrastructure structures such as highway bridges from wood in the future? Through the increased use of wood, infrastructure construction could contribute to decarbonization. Heavy-duty bridges with prestressed box girder elements would make large structures such as highway bridges and viaducts possible. A working model of this has been on display in Biel since May 9. (Report in German)

Wir Holzbauer, Issue 5.2022 – The beam ceiling is becoming flat: Researchers and engineers have found a solution for optimally replacing the concrete ceiling with wood. The first residential buildings have thus been realized and those involved are enthusiastic. (Report in German)

Wir Holzbauer, Issue 5.2022 – For timber engineer Stefan Zöllig, timber construction should continue to gain momentum - carried by research projects such as the heavy load bridge made of wood. His latest project was presented and inaugurated in early May at the fourth International Timber Bridge Conference ICTB on the campus of BFH Biel with a first bridge model. (Report in German)

Holz-Zentralblatt, Issue No. 26/2022 – Infrastructure construction is one of the largest Co₂ emitters in Switzerland. The main cause is the use of reinforced concrete. Through the increased use of wood, infrastructure construction could contribute to decarbonization. Heavy-duty bridges with prestressed wooden box girder elements could also enable large structures such as highway bridges and viaducts. (Report in German)

MODULØR, Issue No. 3/2022 – Stefan Zöllig founded Timbatec 25 years ago as a sole proprietorship. Today, he is driving timber construction forward with new developments such as TS3 technology, Scrimber, wooden basements and Timber Finance. He wants to enable a construction industry without steel and concrete. Read the interview here. (Interview in german)

Schweizer BauJournal, June 2022 – Many SMEs lack the time, money and human resources to invest in research and development. The following article shows how companies can benefit from collaboration with universities. (Report in German)

Semiramis News by TCZ, 1/2022 – A very special work of art is being built on the corner of Ahornstrasse and Industriestrasse in Zug. In reference to the famous hanging gardens in ancient Babylon, the elegant construction is called Semiramis. In five freely shaped and ingeniously arranged wooden bowls, grasses, flowers, perennials, shrubs and even trees will grow. The artwork of high-tech and nature will mark the center of the new Tech Cluster quarter. (Report in German)

Spirit Biel/Bienne 06.2022 – 25 years ago, Stefan Zöllig founded Timbatec in Steffisburg as a sole proprietorship. In the 25 years of operation, Timbatec has grown into a successful timber construction engineering firm. Since then, the company has completed over 3000 timber construction projects and recently founded new start-ups. (Report in German)

Holzbauer spezial, Issue No. 1.2022 - It is time for wood to highlight its rationally assessable facts: Wood can replace concrete, brick and steel and shows good fire behavior. In addition, wood also offers endless architectural possibilities: with a wood look or any facade cladding. However, the change of material in the construction upends the usual building processes. (Report in German)

TEC21, Issue No. 12/2022 – Where a shingle house for a family stood in Zurich Unterstrass, a multigenerational house in wood hybrid construction with eight apartments has recently been built. In a limited space - but with affordable rents - the private developer and the residents found an alternative to conventional financing, construction and housing models. (Report in German)

MODULØR, Issue No. 2/2022 - In the Zurich Oberland, the new headquarters of the Swiss electrical company Hustech Installations AG stands out from the broad mass of the industrial area - striking and representative at the same time. This is because, in keeping with the company's innovative philosophy, Rüegg Architekten, together with BGS + Partner Architekten, both from Rapperswil, have implemented a new building that, above all, draws attention to itself from afar in terms of design. Accordingly, in addition to the self-confident design, the new company headquarters including workshop embodies in particular the forward-looking and sustainable spirit of the client as well as their striving for a pleasant working environment. (Report in German)

Hochparterre, Issue No. 3/22 – In Thun, a house stands as a manifesto. It was built by the timber engineer Stefan Zöllig, who is redefining the possibilities of timber construction. One would not expect such an experiment in a prime location in the villa district above the old town.

Bärnerbär, issue 15.03.2022 – Stefan Zöllig still sees a lot of potential for new business models with wood. Can we obtain building material from 100% of the tree? (Report in German)

Immobilien Business, Issue No. 03/2022 – Timber construction: A new technology solves many of the problems previously associated with timber construction - opening up entirely new applications for wood as a building material. For example, in buildings with flexible uses. (Report in German)

Zuschnitt, Issue No. 81/2021 – The construction industry is on the verge of a radical change: With a new technology, timber construction is conquering large buildings. TS3 makes large areas made of wood possible. This means that wood can replace traditional reinforced concrete in many projects – which protects the climate. (Report in German)

Baublatt, Issue No. 2/2022 – Computer models open up new design possibilities with often surprising geometries. With the help of artificial intelligence and cooperating robots, the components for a planted architectural sculpture are created in ETH Zurich's manufacturing laboratory. (Report in German)

Wir Holzbauer, Issue 1.2022 – The hanging gardens of Semiramis of Babylon are known as wonders of the world. The new hanging gardens on the grounds of the Tech Cluster Zug should at least attract attention throughout Switzerland. At the end of November, the "Semiramis" robotics project was presented at ETH Zurich. (Report in German)

Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Issue 24.11.2021 – Among the seven wonders of the ancient world are the Hanging Gardens of the Babylonian queen Semiramis. "Semiramis" is the name of a 22.5-meter-high architectural sculpture with 100 native plant species. Researchers from the group of ETH architecture professors Fabio Gramazio and Matthias Kohler developed the plant tower using a machine learning algorithm. (Report in German)

Holz-Zentralblatt Nr. 47, 2021 – Timber construction can contribute to achieving climate targets particularly if it completely dispenses with the use of steel and concrete. A logical step in this direction is to do without these building materials in basements. Timbatec Holzbauingenieure, Thun (Switzerland), together with Timber Structures 3.0 AG and other business partners in Thun, have built Switzerland's first basement made of wood. A research project has been underway since May. (Report in German)

Thuner Tagblatt, Issue 10.11.2021 – Swiss timber construction pioneer Stefan Zöllig has built a house in Thun without heating and concrete. He has built a rather inconspicuous wooden house at Blümlimattweg 15 in Thun. It blends into the neighborhood in a way that is in keeping with the local heritage. But the building, which is practically finished, literally has its work cut out for it. (Report in German)

BZ Langenthaler Zeitung, Issue 10.11.2021 – From the outside, the house in a Thun neighborhood looks rather inconspicuous, but it holds a few surprises: Swiss timber construction pioneer Stefan Zöllig built it without heating. In addition, it is the first house in Switzerland to be made of wood right down to the basement. Zöllig lives in it himself with his family, as a kind of self-experiment. (Report in German)

Berner Zeitung, Issue 10.11.2021 – Swiss timber construction pioneer Stefan Zöllig has built a house in Thun without heating or concrete. It is also the first house in Switzerland to be made of wood right down to the basement. (Report in German)

Berner Oberländer, Issue 10.11.2021 – Wood construction pioneer Stefan Zöllig has built a house made entirely of wood from the basement to the roof – and without heating. How does that work? (Report in German)

Anzeiger Frenkendorf, Issue No. 15-2021 – This year, the Fasanenhof was the first Minergie-P-apartment building in Frenkendorf. What also makes this building a special lighthouse project is the climate-friendly and forward-looking use of wood instead of concrete. (Report in German)

Wir Holzbauer, issue 7.2021 - Dark on the outside, light and transparent on the inside: In the new company building of an electrical firm, the open architecture is intended to support constructive and respectful teamwork. A good team spirit already prevailed on the construction site. The woodwork was done by two woodworkers working together.

Holzbauer spezial, 2021 - Often ceilings give the feeling of falling on your head. Not so with the roofing of the lido in Brunnen. Thanks to end-to-end connection of the plywood panels, it seems to be about to take off. (Report in german)

Der Bund, 20.09.2021 - On 26.09.2021, the population of the Canton of Bern will vote on a climate protection article - Timbatec says YES. Because: building with wood makes a significant contribution to climate protection. In today's edition of "Der Bund" Stefan Zöllig explains why we have to stop building with steel and concrete.

Nachhaltigkeitsguide, Edition 09/2021 - If you want to build sustainably, build with timber. With the new TS3 technology, you can build in a climate-friendly way and create natural rooms with a high level of comfort - without any additional planning effort.

Holz-Zentralblatt, Issue No. 26 - In order to avoid steel and concrete almost completely in building construction, basements would have to be eliminated - or built in timber. In Thun, the first basement completely in timber in Switzerland has been built.

Holz-Zentralblatt, Issue No. 25 - Schilliger Holz AG delivered around 250m³ of large-format cross laminated timber (CLT) panels in spring. These were used to roof the service and changing room buildings of the new lido in Brunnen on Lake Lucerne in the canton of Schwyz. (Report in German)

BlickPunkt, Issue 2/2021 - TS3 enables large areas to be made of wood. This means that wood can replace traditional reinforced concrete in many projects. In Frenkendor, the first four-story column-and-slab construction using TS3 technology is under construction. The people involved are enthusiastic.

Mikado, June 2021 - The Austrian retail company Handl has had a new gastro service hall built in Pians. The special feature is the huge wooden ceiling with an area of 650 m2. The roof was created through teamwork between industry and science.

Wir Holzbauer, Issue No. 4.2021 - Wood offers many possibilities for energy-efficient new buildings and energy-efficient refurbishment of solid buildings: With innovative solutions, not only the operating energy but also the total energy demand of the buildings can be significantly reduced. Summer thermal insulation also requires new approaches, because climate change will exacerbate the problem. (Report in German)

Together with Timbatec and other business partners, Timber Structures 3.0 AG has built Switzerland's first cellar made of wood in Thun. Here you can see how the house is built.

NZZ am Sonntag, January 2021 - Stefan Zöllig, founder and co-owner of Timbatec, has made a name for himself with record-breaking timber buildings. For him, however, the digitalization of construction planning lags far behind other industries. The timber construction engineer explains why the days of concrete and steel are numbered. Read the exciting interview in German in the NZZ am Sonntag.

Outlook 2021 Sunday newspaper, issue 12/2020 - TS3 enables large areas to be made of wood. This means that wood can replace traditional reinforced concrete in many projects. This protects the climate and makes investors happy. (Report in german)

Holz-Zentralblatt, Issue No. 1/2021 - The "Timber Structures 3.0" technology (TS3) of Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG enables biaxial load-bearing flat slabs made of wood with a column grid of up to 8x8m. This means that wood can be used in many construction projects in the same way as reinforced concrete. The special feature here is the blunt, face-side bonding of the timber components used. In Frenkendorf in Basel-Land (Switzerland), the first four-story building using TS3 technology is currently being built, the Fasanenhof apartment building with 15 apartments. (Report in German)

Baukader.ch, Issue No. 11/2020 - The construction industry is facing a radical change: With a new technology, timber construction is conquering large buildings: "TS3" enables large areas of wood. Wood can thus replace traditional reinforced concrete in many projects. (Report in german)

Lignatec, Issue No. 32/2020 - The TS3 technology is available to users worldwide in a licensing system. The first apartment building with this technology was built in 2019. (Report in german)