ADAPTER CLUB x EKA #7: Circular Building Systems for Infrastructure and Small Buildings
This event is in Estonian
At the seminar, we will introduce Met(s)aRING, a joint research and development project by EKA PAKK (Estonian Academy of Arts) and RMK (State Forest Management Centre), which aims to develop a circular and modular construction system for RMK’s visitor infrastructure, including small-scale structures and cabins.
The project explores how infrastructure can be designed to be adaptable, upgradable, and reusable over time. The focus is on recurring standardized timber components, the use of production residues, and solutions that reduce material consumption, simplify maintenance, and extend the lifespan of structures.
The aim of the seminar is to gather practical feedback from builders and manufacturers on the applicability of the system currently under development. We will discuss how standardized or flexible a construction system should be, the opportunities for using reclaimed or lower-grade timber, and how procurement models and collaboration frameworks influence the implementation of sustainable solutions.
PROGRAMME
27 August 2026, 9:30–12:30
EKA White Building (Kotzebue 10, Tallinn)
9:30 Introduction to the ongoing research project, RMK’s long-term goals and ambitions (RMK)
9:45 Eight Design Principles for Visitor Infrastructure Design (EKA)
10:00 Introduction to the Construction System (EKA)
10:15 The Use of Underutilized and Lower-Value Timber in Construction (TalTech)
10:30 Coffee Break and Introduction to the Construction System Prototype
11:00–12:30 Workshop
