{"id":23361,"date":"2021-11-24T13:20:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T11:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/showroom\/riihimaelle-suunniteltiin-suomen-ensimmainen-puurakenteinen-lidl\/"},"modified":"2022-12-05T18:35:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:35:21","slug":"riihimaki-received-finlands-first-wood-structured-lidl","status":"publish","type":"showroom_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/en\/projects\/riihimaki-received-finlands-first-wood-structured-lidl\/","title":{"rendered":"Riihim\u00e4ki received Finland\u2019s first wood-structured Lidl"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lidl Riihim\u00e4ki<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lidl Finland<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Sweco Rakennetekniikka Oy, Sweco Architects Oy and Sweco Talotekniikka Oy<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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overall design (architectural and structural design, building services engineering) as well as life cycle and carbon footprint calculation<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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a carbon footprint reduction of one fourth compared to steel and concrete structures; 270 solar panels<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Riihim\u00e4ki received Finland\u2019s first wood-structured Lidl<\/h1>\n

The first wood-structured Lidl in Finland was opened in Riihim\u00e4ki in November. The extraordinarily extensive use of wood required new types of construction solutions. They gave the interior a peaceful and spacious feel, and the carbon footprint was reduced by a quarter.<\/p>\n

Lidl is constantly looking for more climate-friendly ways of construction. The first wood-structured Lidl in Finland, with predetermined life cycle costs and carbon footprint, was opened in Riihim\u00e4ki in late November.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we looked at the climate impact of different construction options, the carbon footprint of the building materials of a wood-constructed store proved to be one fourth smaller than that of a steel or concrete structure,\u201d says low-carbon expert Kari N\u00f6jd from Sweco. The store only uses green electricity, recycles condensation heat and produces renewable energy with 270 solar panels. \u201cThey cover over 10% of the store\u2019s electricity needs and save 9.95 tonnes of carbon emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n

In line with its sustainability programme, Lidl also takes biodiversity into account in its construction. An ecologist mapped the plot prior to construction, and elements that promote the preservation of living organisms have been introduced into the yard. 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 next to the parking area. \u201dEnsuring biodiversity is a part of all our new projects,\u201d says Antti Isokoski, Head of Property at Lidl.<\/p>\n

The familiar customer experience remained despite the use of wood in construction
\nSweco experts used experiences from the first wood-constructed Lidls in Sweden in the overall design. Some completely new solutions were also piloted in Riihim\u00e4ki. \u201cInstead of visible glulam beams and roof elements, the store\u2019s roof was made with box elements with a 20-metre span,\u201d says Project Manager Susanna Friman from Sweco. Thanks to the large span, no load-bearing structures are visible on the store\u2019s ceiling, making the space contiguous and open.<\/p>\n

An exceptional amount of wood was used; only the substructure, floor and civil defence shelter are concrete. \u201cThe extensive use of wood was possible, because the single-storey store\u2019s loads are moderate and Lidl has a clear concept,\u201d says Friman. Strutting the building was challenging due to the large glass facade at the other end of the building. \u201cIndeed, we utilised panel walls and glulam cantilever columns in strutting.\u201d<\/p>\n

The wooden material makes everyday life in the store and further development easier. After-fixings can be implemented directly on the partition walls, and openings in the exterior wall can be made later on, if required by an extension, for example. The wooden surfaces also create a calming atmosphere in the store, even though the customer experience that our customers have come to expect remains the same. \u201cEven the unique wooden facade looks quite similar to a traditional Lidl facade from afar,\u201d Friman says.<\/p>\n

The OneSweco process was effortless for the client
\nLidl Riihim\u00e4ki was implemented as an all-in contract, because Lidl wanted to be closely involved in the design process and solutions of the pilot building. Together with the wooden element supplier, Sweco experts ensured that the solutions work. \u201cAs a client, we were left with a good feeling about how Sweco and the element supplier clearly spoke a common language,\u201d Isokoski says.<\/p>\n

The design process was extraordinarily straight-forward. \u201cAlready in the first workshop, Lidl had a clear vision of the types of structures and partners they wanted to use,\u201d Friman praises. Nevertheless, wood construction requires plenty of cooperation and co-creation. \u201cWe combined all of our structural designs with the element provider\u2019s production.\u201d<\/p>\n

From the point of view of Lidl, the project was clearly steered by one operator, as Friman also coordinated internal cooperation between Sweco designers. Any open issues were processed in advance in weekly meetings by the project group, which kept planning meetings with the client relatively short. \u201cTo us, the OneSweco operations model meant fast action, ease and clarity,\u201d Isokoski says. \u201cWe always knew whom to contact.\u201d<\/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. Next, we will be surveying user experiences to develop the concept.\u201d<\/p>\n

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