{"id":22733,"date":"2021-11-24T12:02:42","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T10:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/ajankohtaista\/press-releases\/suomen-ensimmainen-puurakenteinen-lidl-avautuu-riihimaelle\/"},"modified":"2022-12-05T18:35:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:35:21","slug":"finlands-first-wood-structured-lidl-to-open-in-riihimaki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/en\/insight\/news\/finlands-first-wood-structured-lidl-to-open-in-riihimaki\/","title":{"rendered":"Finland\u2019s first wood-structured Lidl to open in Riihim\u00e4ki"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Finland\u2019s first wood-structured Lidl to open in Riihim\u00e4ki<\/h1>\n

On 25\u00a0November, a second Lidl store will open in Riihim\u00e4ki, which will also be the first wood-structured Lidl store in Finland. The abundant use of wood gives the interior a peaceful and spacious feel, and the carbon footprint was reduced by a quarter. Naturalness and climate resilience are also reflected in the design of the yard area.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lidl is constantly looking for more climate-friendly solutions in construction and actively investing in renewable energy, minimising electricity consumption and using construction products with the lowest possible carbon footprint. Opening in Riihim\u00e4ki on 25\u00a0November, Finland\u2019s first wood-structured Lidl store will serve as an example of low-carbon construction.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe timing of the construction of the new store in Riihim\u00e4ki was good in many respects,\u201d says Antti Isokoski<\/strong>, Head of Property at Lidl. In addition to the excellent location for business, the site is suitable for piloting a wood-structured concept store. \u201cWe wanted to be closely involved in the design process and solutions for the store.\u201d<\/p>\n

Construction products with a 25% smaller carbon footprint<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lot of research went into the design of the wood-structured Lidl, and Sweco calculated the store\u2019s carbon footprint and lifecycle costs even before the design. \u201cThe carbon footprint of a wooden store is a quarter less than that of a steel and concrete store,\u201d says low-carbon expert Kari N\u00f6jd <\/strong>from Sweco. The store only uses green electricity, recycles the condensation heat generated and produces renewable energy with 270\u00a0solar panels. \u201cThey cover over 10% of the store\u2019s electricity needs and save 9.95\u00a0tonnes of carbon emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project was designed drawing on experience from Sweden. \u201cWe were also involved in the design of Sweden\u2019s first wooden Lidl stores in Visby and Sigtuna,\u201d says Project Manager Susanna Friman<\/strong> from Sweco, which was responsible for the overall design of the project.<\/p>\n

In Riihim\u00e4ki, some completely new solutions were also piloted. Instead of visible glulam beams and roof elements, the store\u2019s roof was made with box elements with a 20-metre span. \u201cThanks to the large span, no load-bearing structures are visible on the store\u2019s ceiling, making the space contiguous and open.\u201d<\/p>\n

The use of wood was exceptionally extensive. Only the substructure, floor and civil defence shelter are concrete. \u201cThe extensive use of wood is supported by Lidl\u2019s clear concept that is easy to adapt to different materials,\u201d says Friman. The wooden structure also provides benefits later on. \u201cAs an adaptable material, wood allows for easy expansion of the store.\u201d<\/p>\n

The familiar Lidl customer experience with a new flavour<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the starting points for the design of Lidl Riihim\u00e4ki was to maintain the familiar customer experience. The unique wood-panelled facade is recognisable from afar as a Lidl, and the wood material mostly adds a calming flavour to the store. \u201cCustomers are greeted by a cosy atmosphere at the front door, as they step under the wooden entrance canopy,\u201d says Friman.<\/p>\n

In line with its sustainability programme, Lidl also takes biodiversity into account in its construction. The plot is planted with pine trees, the maintenance building has a green roof and the yard has down wood structures and insect hotels. A butterfly meadow is also growing between the parking area and the pedestrian and bicycle lane. \u201cEnsuring biodiversity is part of all our new projects,\u201d says Antti Isokoski from Lidl.<\/p>\n

He says that Lidl Riihim\u00e4ki has been an encouraging experience. \u201cThe pilot strengthened our aim to make wood construction a real alternative to other methods of construction. Our next step is to gather user experience that can be used to develop the best possible wood construction concept.\u201d<\/p>\n

The opening of Lidl Riihim\u00e4ki will take place at 7\u00a0am on 25\u00a0November\u00a02021 at Etel\u00e4n Viertotie 8. See you there!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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