What can be made out of wood

1. Experiences and
recommendations for new
product developments and
export activities
Chris Häring
December 2015

2. Wood is a renewable global resource

3. Biomass capacity from Swiss forest
2’000 spruces per day…what would this mean in Serbia - find out!

4. There is lots to do on the wooden way…
Wood is globally renewable
What is challenging in Europe:
• New products and technologies
• More efficiency in the building process
What is challenging in new markets:
• Technology transfer

7. Wood is as strong as concrete or steel
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8. Building and construction in the future

9. A simple wooden house built after two days
Family house in Fribourg

10. McDonald’s_Reinach
For instance Fast Food – Fast Wood…

11. Modular building
Modular building technologies

12. A hotel lodge after 1 week…
Hotel Rovanada_Vals

13. 2 apartment houses
Erection time – 5 days each

14. Automated processes

16. Erection procedure without scaffolding

17. Wood can cover anything under the Sun

18. …to end with Konfuzius 500 b C
• Those who know the goal - can decide
• Those who decide - find peace
• Those who find peace - are safe
• Those who are safe - may reflect
• Those that reflect - may improve

19. Thank you!
Chris Häring