Timber Structural Engineering & Mass Timber

Design, calculation and optimisation for Passivhaus and high-performance projects

We develop efficient, safe and industrialisable timber structures, integrating advanced structural calculations, building physics and Passivhaus criteria.

  • CLT, GLT and LVL

  • Lightweight lattice

  • Hybrid systems

  • CTE and Eurocode 5

  • PHPP integration and hygrothermal analysis

Consultancy

What is included in our
structural timber engineering

  • Structural calculation and dimensioning

    • Complete calculation according to CTE and Eurocode 5
    • Limit state verification (ELU / ELS)

    • Comprobación y justificación a fuego

    • Joint design and verification

    • Wind and seismic actions

  • Technical modelling and optimisation

    • Modelado estructural 3D (Cadwork / Timbertech)

    • Generation of manufacturing drawings

    • Optimisation of sections and meetings

    • BIM coordination with architecture and facilities

    • Design for industrialisation and prefabrication

  • wood engineering

     Passivhaus integration and hygrothermal control

    • PHPP analysis by structural typology

    • Calculation of structural thermal bridges

    • Hygrothermal simulation (WUFI)

    • Continuity of sealing design

    • Compatibility with Passivhaus and EnerPHit standards

Benefits

Benefits of the wood engineering

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  • Advanced structural calculation

  • Mass Timber and structural systems

  • Passivhaus integration

  • Industrialisation

  • Expert technical team with +20 years of experience

Work

Who we
work with

  • Architectural studios

  • Engineering

  • Technical promoters and self-promoters

  • CLT and Lightweight Framing Manufacturers

  • Specialist timber construction companies

  • Preliminary analysis and risks

  • 3D structural modelling

  • Complete structural calculation

  • Technical optimisation

  • Coordination with manufacturer

  • On-site support

Why

Why choose
Zepassiv?

  • International experience in Passivhaus projects and high efficiency buildings

    More than two decades working in Spain, UK and Portugal, with residential, public and private projects.

  • Specialists in Mass Timber and Lightweight Framing

    Multidisciplinary team proficient in PHPP, WUFI, Flixo/THERM, TM59, comfort analysis and building physics.

  • Fully collaborative approach

    We work closely with architects, engineering and construction companies, facilitating technical decisions at all stages of the project.

  • Risk reduction by design

    We identify thermal bridges, damp, overheating and construction problems before they appear on site.

  • Cost and performance optimisation

    We propose viable, efficient solutions aligned with energy objectives, regulations and certification (Passivhaus, EnerPHit, AECB, Net Zero).

  • Trilingual service (ES / EN / PT)

    We facilitate communication in international teams or cross-border projects.

Portfolio

Some of our
recent projects

Find out how to Zepassiv accompanies professionals on the
development of sustainable projects
and Passivhaus certificates.

Accredited vocational training to transform the sector.

As certified consultants and trainers, we believe that training is key to driving real change. Our programmes help professionals to successfully apply Passivhaus principles in their projects.

Discover our training

Testimonials

What they say
OUR CLIENTS

  • With Zepassiv we were able to certify our first Passivhaus project in an agile and uncomplicated way.

    Architect


    United Kingdom
  • Its bilingual team greatly facilitated international coordination.

    Promoter


    Spain
  • Its bilingual team greatly facilitated international coordination.

    Architect


    United Kingdom

FAQs

Frequent
questions

Yes, we provide technical support throughout the project.

Yes, we liaise directly with manufacturers.

Yes, we work on both the structure and energy efficiency at the same time.

Yes, in accordance with CTE and Eurocode 5.