How do you restore and adapt a 17th century building to meet modern living standards? Our colleagues in MiTek Sweden have been working on an exciting new project, that uses Posi-Joist to meet high acoustic demands, contributing to an incredible restoration project in the Swiss town of Cressier. Speaking to architect Laurent Demarta, we explore
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PAMIR and Posi-Joist recommended by innovative Lithuanian company Ecodomus.
At MiTek Baltics we enjoy seeing how our products and services are used by pioneering companies in the construction industry. In Prienai we met with Ecodomus, one of the most innovative construction companies in Lithuania, to understand how they use PAMIR and Posi-Joist. Ecodomus have been designing and building modular houses for more than 20
MiTek Lectures: Supporting the industry
At MiTek Baltics, we’re always looking for new ways to champion and support the next wave of talent coming into the industry as well as continuing to support those already in it. With our latest series of academic lectures, we’re helping to educate, and introduce the industry to the next generation of engineers that
The Hobbit House: Posi-Joist holds up a unique circular roof
Here at MiTek Baltics, it’s brilliant to see ambitious and unique buildings coming to life. Over in the UK, our MiTek colleagues have been supporting an unusual project. In a secluded rural spot in the UK, tucked away beneath a sedum grass roof is an entirely circular house, complete with a circular front door and
A new path: Posi Joist helps elite skier build a unique property
Our colleagues over in Sweden have been continuing their series of interviews with clients using Posi-Joist in new, ambitious builds. Bill Impola, once a cross-country skier, is now using MiTek to forge a new path. In 2017, Bill retired from top-level competition, and decided to go into real estate. His first project was a small
Every detail matters: Posi-Joist in Stockholm Archipelago project
Over on the island of Sandhamn, a classic sailing island in the Stockholm Archipelago, Sea Club is being built – a visionary set of holiday homes designed by one of Sweden’s most renowned architects, Thomas Sandell. Detail has been a key element in crafting the homes, with Posi-Joist the material of choice for the flooring.
The power of partnerships
At MiTek Baltics it’s great to see the power of successful partnerships. When we are able to fully align with our clients, the results are incredible. Over in the UK, Pasquill, part of the Saint-Gobain group, have been working with MiTek’s Posi-Joist and machinery alongside PAMIR, WoodEngine and 3D software systems. At MiTek we enjoy
MiTek invest in the future of engineering through education
Here at MiTek Baltics we have been building on our long-term relationship with the Latvian University of Life Science and Technologies by working to support their timber engineering training courses. We’ve been working closely with the Dean of the University to help advise them as a technology provider and provide their students with the right
Posi-Joist makes lattice-framed home build possible
At MiTek Baltics, we enjoy seeing the variety of projects that use Posi-Joist. In the Ādažu district the development of a new single-story family home has been made possible with the use of the MiTek’s Posi-Joist. Design support The unique build of this lattice-framed single-story house required a creative solution. Alongside being crucial to the
MiTek Posi-Joist helps deliver six-storey timber frame apartment building
MiTek Sweden shares the first episode of a brand-new client interview series. Taking a look into the world of our clients and exploring the use of MiTek’s Posi-Joist systems in their projects. In the first episode we hear from elite skier turned property developer, Bill Impola. Bill is currently working on an ambitious 26-home timber