Brickwork in Norway: tradition encounters a new age of industrial construction, 1905–1912

A rapid shift from timber frames with brick infill to all-brick and steel-reinforced structures between 1905 and 1912 at the Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site reflects global industrial construction trends. The study identifies three evolutionary phases in building systems, highlighting the incorporation of concealed embedded steel—prone to corrosion—that poses long-term structural risks. While the site's remote mountain location might suggest isolation, the technology used aligns with international advancements, placing it within a broader context of architectural and engineering history. This case study provides an initial typology of construction methods and underscores the need for further material analysis to inform conservation efforts.

Haupt, T. (2025). Brickwork in Norway: tradition encounters a new age of industrial construction, 1905–1912. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering History and Heritage, 178(1), 12–30. https://doi.org/10.1680/jenhh.23.00014