Renewable raw materials for less CO2
Due to its ecological and economic advantages, timber construction is once again gaining prominence in residential building. Wood binds large quantities of CO2 , is highly recyclable, and even compostable. As a renewable resource, wood is permanently available, and centuries-old timber-framed houses demonstrate its longevity and stability. The low weight of wood not only facilitates transport and handling, but HOWOGE also utilizes this property extensively as a structural advantage when adding stories to existing buildings. As with many other new HOWOGE construction projects, the timber-hybrid construction method is also used on the roofs. This method leverages the strengths of different building materials, for example, a concrete and steel frame structure combined with prefabricated timber-frame facade elements. Thanks to the construction and the insulating properties of the material itself, walls can be thinner than in solid construction – creating more living space on the same footprint.
