Laminated Beams in Acciona Ombú Campus | Siero Lam

Siero Lam is a leading European manufacturer of chestnut wood and other high quality Woods products prioritizing customer service and circular economy principles. Laminated beams from Siero Lam were used in the Acciona Ombú Campus, located in Madrid, Spain.

Ombú is a groundbreaking construction project that revitalizes a historic building, showcasing exemplary reusability and sustainability. It highlights the importance of wood as a structural element, particularly through its innovative use of laminated chestnut beams.

The wood comes from nearby forests under FSC® and PEFC certifications, saving 1,600 tons of CO2. The building is designed to make the most of natural light as well, reducing the need for artificial lighting.

Compared to solid beams, laminated wood offers greater strength and stiffness, enabling the creation of large unsupported spans with thinner construction elements. glulam wood's superior performance is complemented by the unique aesthetics of noble species like sweet chestnut and iroko, elevating it from a purely functional element to a decorative asset in its own right.