S.I.M.M.
Holzraum System creates a Single Integrated Manufacturing Model combining structural, building fabric, energy performance, manufacturing and mechanical systems perspectives and aligns them with the project stakeholders' goals.
Holzraum System works with architects, engineers, builders and developers and connects them with our manufacturing processes and efficiencies in order to provide building envelope analysis and consulting as needed, resulting in a complete integration of project design intent, passive house principals and cost-effective offsite manufacturing. Holzraum System keeps the envelope design and planning process connected - always maintaining alignment between client, engineering and manufacturing perspectives. As we create a precise and comprehensive single 3D model of your structure, we apply our building science training and Wufi static and dynamic software tools. This eliminates thermal bridging, achieves superb air-tightness, and delivers highly vapor-open moisture profiles in our exterior wall and roof assemblies: eliminating risks of mold conditions and assembly decay and assuring the safest, healthiest indoor air quality possible.
When the S.I.M.M. is complete, a detailed set of geometry drawings is prepared and reviewed by the project's structural engineer, architect and builder to ensure the whole team agrees with design intent and fabrication strategies. Once the drawings have been approved for fabrication, Holzraum System creates machine files and factory instructions from the S.I.M.M. to ensure that every aligned perspective is manifest in the delivered panels and loose parts.
Holzraum System marries high-performance wooden building envelope design and translation for off-site manufacturing with interpretation and advocacy for designers, developers, owners, and manufacturers.
Carbon Smart By Design
MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS
Holzraum System is always looking for new ways to connect with the sustainable building community. Be sure to check out our HolzChat webcasts on a variety of high performance wooden building topics. Through this engagement we find inspiration and deeper knowledge that keeps us recharged to come up with new ideas and seek out new collaborators - further expanding our collective impact in this zero-carbon roll-out!
Holzraum is a supporter of Green Building United which fosters transformative impact in our communities through green building education and advocacy. We share a common vision of a sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment for all.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
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Recent Presentations:
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Passive House Accelerator Podcast #43 - Meleny Thomas of the South Baltimore Community Land Trust
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Passive House Accelerator Podcast #40 - Petra Wörner of Wörner Traxler Wixler
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Passive House Accelerator Construction Tech Tuesday (May 18, 2021)
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Silvergreen: Unique History Meets High-Tech Fabrication (article here)
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NESEA BuildingEnergy Boston 2021 (May 5-7, 2021)
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Passive House Accelerator Podcast #37 - Katie Faulkner of WestFaulkner
- Building Science Friday - Silvergreen Project
- Global Passive House Happy Hour - Prefab Passive House
- Passive House Accelerator Podcast #33 - Ya’el Santopinto of ERA Architects
- Passive House Accelerator Podcast #29 - Nina Sharifi and Gabrielle Brainard
Past Speaking Engagements:
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Passive House Accelerator - Prefab Summit 2 (Dec 14, 2020)
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GREEN BUILDING UNITED - 2020 Sustainability Symposium (Oct 22-23, 2020)
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2019 Annual Phius Convention - DC - Spaghetti Carbon-era
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2020 Phius Webinar - Spaghetti Carbon-era
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GREEN BUILDING UNITED/ LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE - Upper Dublin High School, PA, Project based learning curriculum
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GREEN BUILDING UNITED - New Gravity Conference - Philadelphia
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GREEN BUILDING UNITED/ LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE - Speed Dating - Philadelphia
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GREEN BUILDING UNITED - BioPhilly Conference - Philadelphia
Team Projects:
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2019 GREEN BUILDING UNITED/ PASSIVE HOUSE - Philly Passive House Project - Energy Modeling Team
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2020 JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY - Solar Decathlon Second Place - Mixed Use Winner - Holzraum System Envelope specified on Multi-family project.