Henning Larsen Architects has been commissioned to create a new university in the Faroe Islands. Described as one of the harshest campus locations in the world, the timber building is inspired by traditional local construction techniques and will feature a carefully designed overall form that the firm says will shelter students from the extreme weather, enabling them to enjoy the outdoors in the immediate vicinity for 150 days more than usual.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Henning Larsen, Building and Construction, sustainable design, cross-laminated timber
Timber university takes the sting out of harsh Faroe Islands climate
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