Timber as a key building material for the development of urban areas
At a time when urban densification and climate protection are taking centre stage, timber is gaining in importance as the building material of the 21st century. Thanks to its environmentally friendly properties and efficiency in the construction process, timber construction offers an ideal solution to the challenges of modern cities and makes a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.
Efficient use of energy and climate protection in buildings
In view of the high energy consumption of buildings and their contribution to CO2 emissions, it is crucial to reduce energy requirements both during the construction phase and during the use of buildings. Thanks to its CO2-storing nature and efficient production methods, timber construction makes a significant contribution to reducing so-called grey energy.
Modernisation and renovation of the building structure
Many buildings in Germany are over 25 years old and need to be modernised and renovated in terms of energy efficiency. Timber construction offers innovative solutions here, such as adding storeys for efficient space utilisation and redensification, combined with an improved energy balance. Increasing urbanisation and rural exodus require intelligent building concepts in cities.
Urbanisation and the role of timber construction
Timber construction is proving to be the ideal solution for vertical and horizontal redensification. Thanks to its low weight and high degree of prefabrication, timber construction is particularly suitable for use in densely built-up metropolises.
Timber construction is more than just a traditional construction method – it is an answer to the pressing questions of our time regarding climate protection and sustainability. Similar to concrete and steel at the beginning of the 20th century, timber construction has the potential to solve future construction tasks efficiently and sustainably and thus contribute to a more sustainable design of our urban landscapes.