PAKKu Pavilion - a test building for wood valorisation

PAKK pavilion is an experimental timber architecture research building in Tallinn city center. The pavilion combines projects from three research groups’ ongoing projects through which building materials are tested, structural systems analysed and facade system prototyped. In the test house, mycelium-based insulation panels will be monitored with sensors to gather data on their performance. The materials for the foundation and exterior wall of the pavilion will be tested. Additionally, volumetric renovation facade modules will be applied to create balconies, terraces, and accessways. In the test house we’ll initiate studies on reusing wood and exploring ways to incorporate low-value wood into building practices.