{"id":3627,"date":"2024-09-16T20:44:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T18:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/expansion-with-superelevation-and-renovation\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:50:27","slug":"expansion-with-superelevation-and-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/en\/expansion-with-superelevation-and-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Wooden extension and addition of a story to a craftsman&#8217;s workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-section-id=\"1kybidq\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"546\">Conversion of a workshop into a residence in Vetrego<\/h3>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11zomh3\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"593\">Restoring and Renovating Existing Buildings<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"773\">This project involves the <strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"686\">renovation and expansion of an existing building<\/strong>, originally used as an artisan workshop, located in <strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"772\">Vetrego (Venice)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"988\">The project involved <strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"848\">converting the building into a residence<\/strong> by improving the existing structure\u2019s energy efficiency and <strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"960\">adding a wooden upper story to the existing structure<\/strong>, which will house the sleeping quarters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1323\">Artisanal buildings constructed between the 1960s and 1980s are often characterized by simple <strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1129\">brick and reinforced concrete<\/strong> structures, with compact volumes and poor energy efficiency. However, precisely because of their structural simplicity, they lend themselves very well to <strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1322\">renovation and expansion projects using lightweight construction technologies<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5695\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5695\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vista-esterna-casa-in-legno-sopraelevazione-lato-arredi-cladding.webp\" alt=\"Renovation with an additional story\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Renovation with an Additional Story<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vyhza9\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1382\">Why Choose Wood for a Second-Story Addition<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1497\">When renovating existing buildings, one of the main challenges is the <strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1496\">weight of the new structures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1589\">Wooden structures are a particularly effective solution because they offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qvzy9x\" data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1658\">\n<p data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1658\"><strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1615\">much lighter<\/strong> than concrete or masonry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6589fh\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1706\">\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1706\"><strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1704\">Excellent structural and seismic resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e4bvvi\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1773\">\n<p data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1773\">High <strong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1771\">precision in construction thanks to prefabrication<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iyf1g\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1814\">\n<p data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1814\">extremely short construction times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2035\">Thanks to these features, it was possible to construct the <strong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1950\">new addition without overloading the existing foundations<\/strong>, while at the same time improving the building\u2019s overall structural performance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5681\" style=\"width: 1030px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5681\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tetto-in-travi-lamellari-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Laminated wood roof\" width=\"1030\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tetto-in-travi-lamellari-scaled.webp 1920w, https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tetto-in-travi-lamellari-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Laminated wood roof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2040\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1igu9ng\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2076\">A simple and practical book<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2174\">The project was developed according to <strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2173\">criteria of architectural simplicity and functionality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2201\">Today, the building features:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l0ltus\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2251\">\n<p data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2251\">a main building <strong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2251\">with a rectangular floor plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d0skcc\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2292\">\n<p data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2292\">a <strong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2292\">wooden gable roof<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16lpxii\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2383\">An interior layout designed to clearly separate <strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2382\">the living area from the sleeping area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2503\">The project maintained a compact and clean volume, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding built environment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5687\" style=\"width: 1017px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5687\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vista-esterna-casa-in-legno-sopraelevazione-fronte-giorno.webp\" alt=\"Porch on the front of the building\" width=\"1017\" height=\"678\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portico on the front of the building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1sy5rc6\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2538\">Layout of the Spaces<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2585\">The new building has two stories.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"14g0hov\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2602\">Ground floor<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2741\">The ground floor is the result of <strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2684\">the redevelopment of the former artisan workshop<\/strong>, which has been completely renovated in terms of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2791\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kpeht3\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2757\">\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2757\">energy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r6xfp\" data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2775\">\n<p data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2775\">plant engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vguyzo\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2791\">\n<p data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2791\">distribution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2927\">Adjacent to the building, a <strong data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2869\">separate utility room<\/strong> has been created to house all the main systems:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3097\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6uquls\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2948\">heat pump<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wed33l\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2983\">\n<p data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2983\">domestic hot water storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ajnlix\" data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3007\">\n<p data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3007\">inertial reservoir<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1si4vpn\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3047\">\n<p data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3047\">photovoltaic system inverter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ekohw3\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3097\">\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3097\">circulation pumps and control systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11oxu4e\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3141\">First Floor \u2013 Wooden Addition<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3225\">The new wooden structure houses the <strong data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3211\">sleeping area of the home<\/strong>, which consists of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3270\">\n<li data-section-id=\"i8wija\" data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3246\">\n<p data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3246\">bedrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r2za3v\" data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3256\">\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3256\">bathrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vj071l\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3270\">\n<p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3270\">laundromat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3385\">This solution allows you to <strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3353\">naturally separate the different areas of the home<\/strong>, enhancing comfort and privacy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5685\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5685\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vista-esterna-casa-in-legno-sopraelevazione-fronte.webp\" alt=\"Evening view of the portico\" width=\"965\" height=\"643\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Evening view of the portico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3390\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3wwrpu\" data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3441\">Relationship to the Garden and Sun Exposure<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3555\">One of the key elements of the project is its <strong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3554\">direct connection to the garden and the surrounding landscape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3695\">On the south side, a <strong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3631\">large sliding glass door<\/strong> has been installed, directly connecting the living area to the outdoor space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3739\">The choice of focus is not random:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mgjofo\" data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3837\">\n<p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3837\">The <strong data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3792\">living area and kitchen face south<\/strong> to make the most of the natural light<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sza0yj\" data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3900\">\n<p data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3900\">The large windows allow you to enjoy the view of the greenery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4076\">On the south facade, a <strong data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"4003\">lightweight portico with a depth of less than 1.5 meters<\/strong> was also constructed; according to current zoning regulations, this <strong data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4075\">does not count toward the building\u2019s volume<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4081\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1g40cmb\" data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4126\">Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4247\">The windows and doors are made of <strong data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4199\">high-performance laminated wood<\/strong> and feature double-pane glass with high thermal insulation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4284\">The main features are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4403\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ackg0h\" data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4325\">\n<p data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4325\"><strong data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4325\">triple air-tight sealing system<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5q0wxs\" data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4362\">\n<p data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4362\"><strong data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4362\">high-efficiency double-pane glass<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19cnzji\" data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4403\">\n<p data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4403\">low-emissivity wood profiles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4596\">To control summer sunlight, a system of <strong data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4500\">adjustable exterior venetian blinds<\/strong> has been installed, which allows for the regulation of solar radiation and improves indoor comfort during the hottest months.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5693\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5693\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vista-esterna-casa-in-legno-sopraelevazione-retro.webp\" alt=\"Rear View\" width=\"965\" height=\"643\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rear view showing the entrance courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4601\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"425tf5\" data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4638\">Thermal Insulation of the Building<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4751\">One of the project&#8217;s main goals was to bring the building up to <strong data-start=\"4713\" data-end=\"4750\">contemporary energy standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4856\">Both the existing building and the addition have been clad with a thick layer of insulation:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4960\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1y0a5y\" data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4899\">\n<p data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4899\"><strong data-start=\"4860\" data-end=\"4899\">20 cm of rock wool insulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"571sdz\" data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4960\">\n<p data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4960\">Internal lining with <strong data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4959\">5 cm of additional insulation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"5092\">The total thickness of the new walls is approximately <strong data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5030\">38 cm<\/strong>, ensuring a high level of thermal and acoustic comfort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5094\" data-end=\"5236\">The addition is constructed using <strong data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5167\">structural X-Lam panels<\/strong>, clad externally with insulation and internally with drywall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5683\" style=\"width: 984px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5683\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vista-esterna-casa-in-legno-sopraelevazione.webp\" alt=\"Contextualization\" width=\"984\" height=\"1477\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Integration into the context of the elevated building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5241\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1sncrd8\" data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5274\">Ventilated wooden roofing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5276\" data-end=\"5395\">The roof was constructed using <strong data-start=\"5312\" data-end=\"5353\">a load-bearing structure of laminated wood<\/strong> and a high-performance insulation system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5420\">The roof consists of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5633\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jlghpq\" data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5454\">\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5454\">laminated-timber structure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v4m4kc\" data-start=\"5455\" data-end=\"5478\">\n<p data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5478\">beadboard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"114e77x\" data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5540\">\n<p data-start=\"5481\" data-end=\"5540\"><strong data-start=\"5481\" data-end=\"5538\">20 cm of high-density rock wool insulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16vu0du\" data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5588\">\n<p data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5588\"><strong data-start=\"5554\" data-end=\"5586\">roof ventilation<\/strong> system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q19c91\" data-start=\"5589\" data-end=\"5633\">\n<p data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5633\"><strong data-start=\"5613\" data-end=\"5632\">zinc sheet<\/strong> roofing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5635\" data-end=\"5767\"><strong data-start=\"5667\" data-end=\"5692\">Solar panels<\/strong> are installed on the south-facing roof, which help generate renewable energy for the building.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5772\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"qgl50a\" data-start=\"5774\" data-end=\"5814\">Exterior Finishes and Natural Materials<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"5888\">The facades were designed to blend in with the local surroundings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2437\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2437\" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Tetto-in-costruzione-e1577987752896.webp\" alt=\"Roof under construction\" width=\"965\" height=\"1286\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roof under construction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"5890\" data-end=\"5935\">We have implemented two main solutions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5937\" data-end=\"6103\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pq5lpp\" data-start=\"5937\" data-end=\"6027\">\n<p data-start=\"5939\" data-end=\"6027\"><strong data-start=\"5939\" data-end=\"5970\">light-colored mineral plaster<\/strong>, in keeping with the region\u2019s traditional building practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tqq4sn\" data-start=\"6028\" data-end=\"6103\">\n<p data-start=\"6030\" data-end=\"6103\">Ventilated cladding made <strong data-start=\"6056\" data-end=\"6087\">of natural larch battens<\/strong> on the south-facing side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6194\">This combination of materials strikes a balance between <strong data-start=\"6161\" data-end=\"6193\">tradition and modernity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6199\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"47pf3s\" data-start=\"6201\" data-end=\"6238\">Energy Systems and Performance<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7135\" style=\"width: 964px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7135 \" src=\"https:\/\/lignodesign.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dettaglio-3d-scaled-e1577985591516.webp\" alt=\"3d detail\" width=\"964\" height=\"645\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exploded 3d detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6328\">The building was designed to achieve <strong data-start=\"6286\" data-end=\"6327\">very high energy efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6330\" data-end=\"6365\">The building services system includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6367\" data-end=\"6493\">\n<li data-section-id=\"f3ma6c\" data-start=\"6367\" data-end=\"6423\">\n<p data-start=\"6369\" data-end=\"6423\"><strong data-start=\"6369\" data-end=\"6423\">heat pump for heating and cooling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14rfrzq\" data-start=\"6424\" data-end=\"6447\">\n<p data-start=\"6426\" data-end=\"6447\">solar power system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u119yr\" data-start=\"6448\" data-end=\"6493\">\n<p data-start=\"6450\" data-end=\"6493\">thermal storage for domestic hot water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6495\" data-end=\"6681\">Thanks to the quality of the building envelope and the generation of renewable energy, the home easily achieves <strong data-start=\"6604\" data-end=\"6628\">energy class A4<\/strong>, coming close to <strong data-start=\"6664\" data-end=\"6680\">passive house<\/strong> standards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6683\" data-end=\"6797\">The building is completely <strong data-start=\"6710\" data-end=\"6722\">gas-free<\/strong>, resulting <strong data-start=\"6740\" data-end=\"6796\">in CO\u2082 emissions that are virtually zero<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6799\" data-end=\"6802\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xfguj3\" data-start=\"6804\" data-end=\"6855\">Wooden Additions: A Sustainable Strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6996\">Projects like this show how it is possible <strong data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"6995\">to transform existing, energy-inefficient buildings into modern, sustainable homes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7137\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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