Regional value creation in the district
With the construction of a joint information and advice centre at the exhibition centre in Ried im Innkreis, the Upper Austrian Chamber of Agriculture and the Fleckviehzuchtverband Inn- und Hausruckviertel have sent out a clear signal for innovation, openness and sustainable construction.
The building not only serves as a functional centre for Counselling and Service but symbolises the development of a modern, future-orientated Agriculture. In the midst of a heterogeneous development of halls and event areas, the new building forms an independent building block within the exhibition centre.
Architecturally, the centre presents itself as a prime example of modern timber construction. The building is made entirely of wood - with solid wood ceilings that allow generous spans and thus permit flexible room design. The façades are structured by filigree, circumferential wooden louvres, which are not only a design element but also provide structural sun protection.
The heart of the building is two differently designed, atrium-like open spaces, which bring light, air and a natural atmosphere into the interior of the building and promote a pleasant working and consulting environment.
Realised by:
Building owner / client
District Chamber of Agriculture &
FIH Innviertel-Hausruckviertel
www.ooe.lko.at/
www.fih.at
Architect
Fink Thurnher ZT GmbH
www.fink-thurnher.at/
Picture credits:
© Plan9: Simon Bauer
" We made a conscious decision in favour of the most sustainable construction method possible for the construction of the joint office of the Chamber of Agriculture and the Fleckviehzuchtverband in Ried im Innkreis. The construction of the building in timber was just as natural for us as the heating of the building with a wood chip heating system and the insulation with ISOLENA sheep's wool insulation. "
DI Dr Josef Miesenberger
Managing Director
Fleckvieh Breeders' Association Inn- and Hausruckviertel
Consistently with the Choice of material on Regionality and Sustainability Untreated fir wood - from the region - characterises the walls, ceilings, windows, doors and furnishings.
For the Insulation came exclusively ISOLENA Sheep's wool is used, whereby
16 904.2 kg CO2-eq could be saved. A natural product from agriculture, which was used in this project for the Circulatory thoughts stands: A building for agriculture, constructed with materials from agriculture.
The information and advice centre combines functionality with ecological responsibility and creates a pleasant atmosphere with plenty of daylight, natural materials and an open room structure. Feeling from Freedom, Transparency and Proximity to nature - a strong expression of future-oriented, sustainable agricultural architecture.
