🌿 20th Lower Austria Timber Construction Award – Award for the “Energiewende Platz 1” project

Group of people with certificates and trophies at award ceremony

On September 24, 2025, the 20th Lower Austria Timber Construction Award was presented at FORUM 21 bei Blaha in Korneuburg. The office building of Windkraft Simonsfeld AG in Ernstbrunn received the award in the category of conversion, extension, and renovation.

The two-story new building adds 2,067 m² of (office) floor space to the existing building, doubling the amount of space available. The timber frame construction with cross-laminated timber ceilings and 590 m³ of wood creates maximum flexibility for future operational requirements. At the heart of the building is the centrally located atrium, which actively promotes social interaction as a communication and meeting zone.

Two rammed earth cores with thermal activation, 11 deep boreholes, and a full-surface photovoltaic system in the form of a roof covering provide an innovative energy concept that makes the building virtually energy self-sufficient.

The project was awarded the Klimaaktiv Gold certification (1000/1000 points) in 2024 and also received the Fiabci Prix d’Excellence Austria award in 2025.

We are proud to have provided significant technical support with our expertise in structural engineering, building physics, building services, and fire protection planning—a strong sign for the future of sustainable construction with wood.

🏛  Architecture: @juritroyarchitectsWood construction: @stroblbauholzbau
Project development: @moocon.gmbh
📸 Photos © Patrick Johannsen Photography

Sustainable office building of Windkraft Simonsfeld featuring modern timber architecture and expansive glass facades.
Detailed view of Windkraft Simonsfeld’s sustainable office building with a modern timber façade and green elements.
Modern office building of Windkraft Simonsfeld with sustainable timber construction and large glass surfaces for maximum energy efficiency.
Courtyard of the Windkraft Simonsfeld office building with sustainable greenery and large glass surfaces for natural lighting.
Sustainably designed courtyard of the Windkraft Simonsfeld office with lush greenery and a footbridge over a planted water feature.
Detail view of a sustainable clay and timber wall structure in the entrance area of Windkraft Simonsfeld.
Bright and welcoming entrance area of the Windkraft Simonsfeld building featuring sustainable clay and timber construction, large glass areas, and modern seating.
Detail of sustainable timber construction in the Windkraft Simonsfeld building with visible wood joints and large glass surfaces.
Bright event space in the Windkraft Simonsfeld building with sustainable timber construction and clay walls.
Modern conference room with sustainable timber construction, clay walls, and large windows for ample daylight.
Sustainable stair architecture made of timber with clay walls and a skylight for natural lighting.
Detail of a steel-to-timber connection in the sustainable timber structure of the Windkraft Simonsfeld building.
A bright corridor in the Windkraft Simonsfeld building with modern timber and glass elements emphasizing sustainable architecture.
A modern meeting room in the Windkraft Simonsfeld building with sustainable timber architecture, large windows, and stylish ring-shaped ceiling lights.
Modern event space with sustainable timber architecture, large window front, and flexible layout at the Windkraft Simonsfeld building.
Aerial view of the Windkraft Simonsfeld building with a green courtyard and extensive photovoltaic systems on the roof.
Evening aerial view of the Windkraft Simonsfeld building with illuminated courtyard and extensive rooftop photovoltaic system.