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W‑AKU® partition wall system

The W‑AKU® partition wall system is a wood construction product innovation developed by AINS Group that simultaneously improves space efficiency, acoustic performance, and the implementation of circular economy principles in buildings.

W‑AKU® partition wall system

The solution is designed to address the key challenges of timber‑framed partition walls in both new construction and renovation projects. The W‑AKU® partition wall connector enables timber structures that are up to 40% thinner. Product development was carried out in close cooperation with Würth. The solution is suitable for both new buildings and renovation projects and offers particular benefits for spatial reconfigurations, such as converting offices into residential units. W‑AKU® is an example of engineering expertise that brings together a digital laboratory, an experimental culture, and multidisciplinary stakeholders around a shared goal. The innovation demonstrates how a seemingly small detail can have a very broad and measurable impact in the construction industry. Compared to conventional single‑stud timber partition walls, the connector improves airborne sound insulation by up to 10 decibels. This performance is based on point fixings and a flexible yet load‑bearing connector that decouples the board layers from the studs. In fire situations, the connector also reduces heat transfer between the studs and the boards.

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Completion
2025

Services
Acoustical engineering
Fire safety engineering
Structural engineering
Acoustic product development

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