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The Garzón School is a pioneering educational campus in Maldonado, Uruguay, that combines an innovative pedagogical approach with sustainable construction based on the Mass Timber system. The architectural design was developed by Rosan Bosch Studio, a renowned international studio specializing in flexible, playful educational environments that are in harmony with nature. The project was carried […]

At Enkel Group we know that the best way to expand knowledge and raise awareness about sensitive issues such as new technologies and ways of building is by providing quality information. That is why together with Arboreal and Rothoblaas we traveled the country with training combined with lectures and exhibitions about the Mass Timber Construction

Enkel was responsible for the development of the new Moorlands School building in Los Olivos de los Horneros, an educational project of 2,000 m² of interior surface and more than 3,000 m² of exterior spaces. Under the turnkey modality, taking charge of the management of subcontractors and tasks, Enkel was in charge of the assembly

Microsoft is building two new data centers in Virginia that incorporate CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) as one of the main components of its buildings in an effort to reduce reliance on steel and concrete and thus reduce the carbon footprint of its facilities. Source: https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/sustainability/microsoft-builds-first-datacenters-with-wood-to-slash-carbon-emissions/ What is CLT and how is it used? CLT is a

What is FSC and how does it work?   The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that sets global standards for responsible forest management. Its main objective is to ensure that forestry is carried out in a sustainable manner, respecting environmental, social and economic criteria. The FSC develops and promotes certifications that

The new Apple store in Miami, Apple Miami Worldcenter, marks a before and after in sustainable and environmentally friendly construction. This impressive wooden building is the brand’s first to extensively incorporate the Mass Timber construction technique, setting a precedent in store architecture for one of the world’s most recognized brands. Designed by an internal Apple

CLT transforms the construction sector in Uruguay. Two recent events have boosted wood construction in our country: 1- The installation of a Mass Timber plant in Uruguay: Arboreal plant in Tacuarembó. 2- The government’s announcement of a “road map” for the construction of social housing with wood structures. The installation in Uruguay of the largest

We received the visit to the Arboreal plant, members of MEVIR and Ministry of Housing, along with Matias Abergo (President of Arboreal and CEO of Enkel Group), who visited and toured the progress of the installation of the largest scale Mass Timber plant in South America, installed in our country. They were present: Architect Pier

Uruguay is emerging as a leader in wood construction in the region. This means the opening of new horizons in construction, having wood as the protagonist. Arboreal is the largest pine (Pinus taeda) sawmill in the country, capable of producing approximately 185,000 m2 of construction materials. The plant will manufacture cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels up

The Mass Timber Academy was held in October and November. We were in Tacuarembó, Melo, Paysandú, Fray Bentos, Punta del Este and Montevideo sharing our knowledge about Mass Timber construction. Speakers specialized in this construction system were present: – President and CEO. Matías Abergo (Arboreal and Enkel Group). – Operations Manager Gustavo Percivale (Enkel Group).