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Lead Partners
John
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According to Timetable
we should, during august 99, report on Background & Methodology. Research
& Market definition.
In order to found the basis of the
report we have designed a concept on SNOW, WIND & NOISE FENCING (SWAN-F)
that aims to be optimal, considering both economy, aesthetics and easy
handling.
Background & Methodology
Our purpose is to present an object
consisting round poles that can be produced by smaller industrial companies
located close to the Saw Mills and others using timber in larger amount.
Through discussions with producers we should be able to optimise the qualities
of undressed round poles for different use by ordinary people as well as the
establishment.
The product should be easy handling
and also easily adaptable in the environment, adjustable to different terrain
formation.
Research & Market Definition
Noise fencing in Norway is an
issue/task for the authorities, while snow and wind fencing is partly regarded
to be a private matter.
The noise fencing may therefore be
given a slightly more "robust" design than the snow and wind fencing
where as the buyers/users should be able to easily move the fence in situ to
find the optimal positions for the purpose.
Our experience on the local climate
tells us that wind fencing during the summer often is opposite to the needs
for snow fencing during the winter.
Through discussions with possible
producers we have agreed on the fact that transportation of raw material is
one of the greater cost parameters.
We have been in contact with the head
organisations of the forest owners (Norges Skogeierforbund) and the
manufacturing companies Norske Skog/Forestia and Trelastindustriens
Landsforbund, who all expressed their support to everything that could
increase the use of timber.
The local Forest Owners Organisation
tells us the they could produce more of the round poles if they were better
paid. Due to the price level of today, they are not delivering sufficient raw
material for their closest partner, Målselvbruket, who produces fence poles
as impregnated and calibrated poles.
We have been talking to the
management of Målselvbruket, and they are willing to support us in the making
of a test model probably at low or even no costs.
Preliminary Sketches
The sketches are based on three main
concepts.
- Using non-impregnated horizontal
poles as wind and snow fencing in private gardens etc.
- Using non-impregnated vertical
poles as staves as used in ancient Norwegian structures.
- Using non-impregnated horizontal
poles as noise fencing.
Besides the use of round pole, the
concepts (A & C) is partly based on aluminium profiles, and regarding this
issue we have had discussions with a local industrial company, Tromsø
Stålindustri. They are also finding the concept interesting, and we will go
on with further detail-oriented talks with them.
We hope to have a model of the wind
& snow fencing ready for in situ testing during the late autumn and
winter.
The same concept as used in alt. B is
also shown further developed as shelter for buss-stops and as shelter for
bicycle parking.
9259
Tromsø, den 31. august 1999,
John
Kristoffersen Arkitektkontor AS
Postboks
932 - Strandgata 24 - 9259 Tromsø - Tlf. 77 68 48 46 - Fax 77 68 07 43
E-Post:
Jkarkit@Online.No – Org. Nr. No 951 873 527 Mva - Bankgiro 9731 . 05. 10649
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