Princess Elisabeth Station

First energy self-sufficient zero-emission station

Diese energieautarke Polarforschungsstation in der Antarktis besteht zu 80 Prozent aus Holz und wurde mit LIGNO® Block Q3 Dachbauteilen konstruiert.

The Belgian polar research station, is the first energetically self-sufficient zero-emission station in the Antarctic. During its service life of 25 years, it is expected to provide important findings for combating climate change. The aerodynamically designed structure has a stainless steel outer skin and consists of 80 percent wood. This can reduce the drop in indoor humidity in the dry, cold polar air. Solar cells and wind turbines generate electricity and waste is immediately recycled on site.

Configuration overview

Components used

LIGNO® Block Q3 | Roof component
Product code: LIGNO® Block Q3_Special element
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Wood type

Various wood species are available for the visible layer. For quality reasons, individual wood species cannot be configured for all profiles; for technical reasons, surface treatments are excluded for some wood species.
Wood type
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