Kindergartens and schools
A healthy learning environment for future generations
Let's build a learning environment for the future. Wooden kindergartens and schools are one of the most effective ways to provide a healthy, calm, and climate-smart environment for children and students.
Numerous studies show that learning in wooden buildings contributes to better concentration, lower stress levels, and higher creativity compared to conventional buildings.
Solid wood construction combines sustainability, rapid execution, and proven well-being benefits, making it particularly suitable for educational infrastructure.
Construction of kindergartens and schools with CLT
The construction of kindergartens and schools with CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) is a modern method of solid wood construction. The system uses large-format wall and ceiling elements made of cross-laminated layers of wood, which provide high structural stability and excellent performance characteristics.
CLT buildings are constructed using prefabricated panels with high load-bearing capacity. All components are designed and precision cut in the factory, including window and door openings. On-site assembly is quick, and interior surfaces can be left exposed and fully finished—an aesthetic and healthy alternative to exposed concrete.
Key advantages of wooden schools and kindergartens
Healthy indoor climate
Wood naturally regulates air humidity and creates a "breathable" building with a balanced microclimate. The warm texture and natural aroma of wood have a calming effect, making it a suitable material for learning and play environments.
Fast and quiet construction
Thanks to the high degree of prefabrication, the building envelope can be constructed within days or weeks. This minimises construction noise, dust, and disruption to the surrounding environment and neighbouring neighbourhoods.
More usable space
CLT walls are often thinner than masonry or concrete with the same structural strength, resulting in more usable interior space—an important advantage for learning and play environments.
High safety
CLT structures offer excellent earthquake resistance and predictable, controlled behavior in the event of fire. In the event of fire, the outer layer of the wood gradually charred, protecting the load-bearing core.
Protection from summer heat and overheating
Due to the high mass of solid wood, rooms heat up much more slowly during the summer months compared to lightweight building systems, ensuring a more comfortable learning environment.
Sustainability and low carbon footprint
Wood captures and stores carbon dioxide during its growth. One cubic meter of CLT stores approximately one ton of CO₂ for decades. The production of CLT requires significantly less energy compared to concrete or steel, which reduces the carbon footprint at the construction stage.
Renewable and recyclable resource
With sustainable forest management, the wood used is continuously replenished. At the end of its life cycle, wood can be reused or used for energy production without leaving harmful residues.
Proven benefits for children and students:
Studies show that spending time in an environment with visible wood has a measurable effect on children's well-being and behavior.
Better concentration and academic performance
Students in wooden classrooms often show lower stress levels, better concentration, fewer conflicts, and higher academic performance.
Lower stress levels
Scientific studies show that spending time in an environment with visible wood can reduce cortisol levels by approximately 7.5%, indicating a strong relaxing effect.
Stimulation of creativity
Spaces with natural materials such as wood and stone have a higher potential for stimulating creativity compared to artificial surfaces. Scientific summaries of these effects have been published in specialized studies, including a white paper prepared by a research team at the Technical University of Munich.
Solid wood – new opportunities for educational construction
Modern solid wood products such as CLT, LVL, and GLT enable the construction of strong, stable, and lightweight structures with large spans and new architectural possibilities.
Thanks to precise design and prefabricated elements, shorter construction times, less waste, lower noise levels, and higher resource efficiency can be achieved. The result is a sustainable, safe, and inspiring learning environment with long-term benefits for children, teachers, and society.