Schönbuchturm Holzbauwerk in Herrenberg

Schönbuchturm Holzbauwerk in Herrenberg

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The Schönbuchturm is a lookout tower east of Herrenberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This walk-in wooden structure draws attention to the construction with wood. Notably is the use of regional wood (larch heartwood). The industry involved in the construction also comes from the area.
The main goals of the project are:
Regional added value / value chain
Architecture & wood usage
Public visibility

Drawing attention to the possibilities of wood construction and architecture as well as regional sustainable value chain

Region of origin
2953481
Type of wood
Stemwood
Origin of wood
Forest
Mobilization Potential
Public visibility
Kind of wood concerned
Larch heartwood
Sustainability Potential
Positive / promotes construction with wood
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Negative

Ease of implementation
Medium
Economic impact
Low
Job effect
Positive, as local companies were involved
Income effect
Low
Specific knowledge needed
Knowledge about construction with wood
Key prerequisites

N.A.

Domain
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Wood construction industry
Digital solution
No
Innovation
No
Country of origin
Germany
Region of origin
2953481
Scale of application
Local
Start and end year
2018 -
Contact data
Owner or author
References and Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood