Miriam: Pioneering CLT on the Faroe Islands
Nestled on the rugged coastlines of the Faroe Islands, the Miriam project stands as a landmark achievement. This is not only our first venture in this spectacular archipelago but also one of the very first CLT structures ever built in the region. Surrounded by the untamed beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, the project presented unique challenges that required meticulous planning and advanced engineering.
Tackling the Ocean’s Fury
The Faroe Islands’ coastal winds, notorious for their ferocity, posed the greatest challenge to the structure. With wind speeds reaching extreme levels during storms, our team conducted an in-depth analysis to ensure the building could withstand these forces. The connections—both timber-to-timber and timber-to-concrete—were designed with precision, focusing on durability, robustness, and safety.
Our Scope of Work
Here, you’ll find the engineering foundation behind this structure.
Engineering Resilience
This project exemplifies the potential of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in extreme climates. By combining modern engineering techniques with local environmental knowledge, we ensured the building’s stability and performance. It serves as a testament to timber’s versatility and resilience, even in the face of nature’s harshest elements.
Timber’s Journey to New Horizons
Miriam is more than a project—it’s a pioneering step towards introducing sustainable timber construction to the Faroe Islands. It reflects our dedication to pushing boundaries, applying our expertise to adapt timber solutions to new terrains and climates.