Průlom ve stavebnictví: Panattoni zavádí v ČR dřevěné konstrukce i v rozsáhlých průmyslových halách

Panattoni is the first company in the Czech industrial development market to obtain a positive opinion for the use of wooden trusses and roof trusses in the construction of large-scale industrial halls for production and logistics. The decision, which was issued by the Fire and Rescue Service of the Pilsen Region, allows for an effective combination of modern construction with sustainability and brings a new standard in industrial architecture.

The first project in the Czech Republic where Panattoni has received permission to use this innovation is Panattoni Park Pilsen West III in Úherce, 14 kilometres west of Pilsen. This modern industrial park will offer more than 40,000 m² of lettable space and will pioneer sustainable design for large industrial buildings.

Wood as the main material for roof structures brings a number of environmental benefits. It is a renewable material with a low carbon footprint that contributes significantly to minimising emissions during production and processing. In addition, the use of timber trusses allows for more efficient material management and reduced energy consumption during construction.

"We have received a positive opinion from the Fire Rescue Service of the Pilsen Region for the use of wooden trusses and roof trusses in the construction of large industrial halls for production and logistics. So far, in the Czech Republic, it has been possible to use wooden roofs exclusively in residential, office and smaller industrial properties. The precedent-setting decision to use wooden roof structures in industrial halls represents a significant milestone not only for our company, but also for the entire Czech construction industry. I am thrilled that we are once again confirming our leading position in sustainable development. It is crucial for us, our investors and our clients that the permitted fire solution does not limit the use of the hall in any way compared to a concrete structure," said Pavel Sovička, Panattoni's General Manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The decision, which was issued by the Fire Rescue Service of the Pilsen Region, was the result of an intensive approval process. ARCHaPLAN and A2 Timber played a key role in it, providing technical documentation, studies and necessary supporting documents in cooperation with the Panattoni team led by Regional Sustainability Manager Pavel Fojtík. A2 Timber prepared the complete design documentation for the implementation of the project and ARCHaPLAN, using an engineering approach, designed the fire protection concept for the wooden roof structure using modern materials and in combination with modern fire safety protection elements so that the wooden structure of the hall fully complies with the general technical requirements for construction according to current legislation. On the basis of these materials and with the active participation of representatives of the Fire Brigade in Pilsen during the discussion of the technical solution, a positive opinion was issued, which opens the way for the use of wood as a roof construction material also in large industrial buildings. So far in the Czech Republic, it has been possible to use wooden roofs exclusively in residential, office and smaller industrial properties.

"I have become accustomed to the fact that our company is always trying to push the limits of wood construction design. With this project, I particularly appreciate the willingness of the Fire Department, which accepted the factual arguments, and through joint professional discussion we came to a conclusion that leads to a sustainable solution. I have long believed that if design is approached in an engineering manner, solutions that at first glance seem impassable can be safely pushed through," adds Lukáš Krbec, Structural Engineer at A2 Timber.

Panattoni brings know-how from successful projects in Germany and Austria, where timber roof trusses are already being used successfully. One of the latest examples is Panattoni Park Graz South in Styria, Austria. This project offers more than 55,000 m² of multifunctional space and combines cutting-edge design with environmental responsibility. Here, timber trusses play a role in reducing the carbon footprint and taking the circular economy to the next level.

International projects are proving that wood can be a fully-fledged material for large-scale industrial buildings, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but especially from an ecological one. Inspiration from these projects was also essential for the Czech pilot project in Úherce.

"The project of the load-bearing wooden structure of the roof of the logistics and production hall is a pilot experience for ARCHaPLAN in the field of fire protection of wooden buildings. The experience shows that the principles of modern methods of timber building assessment using Eurocodes, BIM modelling and the use of active and passive fire protection for timber-based buildings are the right way to go also for industrial construction using renewable materials. Thanks to the involvement of a comprehensive team of specialists, the project has obtained a fire safety certificate acceptable to the state administration in the field of fire protection," adds Robert Prix, Managing Director of ARCHaPLAN.

The benefits of using wood as a building material can be measured. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) report prepared by Grinity for the Panattoni Park Pilsen West III project showed that a building with a timber roof truss structure will have a 290 tonne lower carbon footprint compared to using reinforced concrete trusses. LCA is an analytical method for quantifying and interpreting flows between a product and the environment. It is used in industry to understand the environmental 'hot spots' of products in order to make improvements as efficiently as possible. It was the LCA method that helped the building designers in their efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of the building at Panattoni Park Pilsen West III.

The positive opinion of the Fire and Rescue Service for the use of timber roof structures in industrial halls represents a significant milestone not only for Panattoni, but also for the entire Czech construction industry. This step sets a new standard for sustainability and shows that environmental responsibility and innovative technology can go hand in hand. With this step, Panattoni confirms its leading position in sustainable development and opens up new opportunities for a greener future for industrial construction.

Source. Panattoni.