circularWOOD sets new standards for circular economy in timber construction. Through innovative concepts, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact, the project aims to improve the durability and reuse of timber. The project promotes the development of efficient material loops, thus contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
The importance of circularWOOD's research for the construction industry is underlined by the prestigious recognition in the DGNB Sustainability Challenge 2024. The project is contributing to the industry's ability to adapt to environmental challenges by providing key insights for the sustainable design of future construction projects.
circularWood is a research project led by the Chair of Architecture and Timber Construction at the TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED). Research partner is the Competence Center Typology & Planning in Architecture (CCTP) at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. The project is funded by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Affairs and Construction (BMWSB) with funds from the Future Building research program.
Weitere Informationen:
- Research project circularWOOD at the Chair of Architecture and Timber Construction
- Research report “circularWOOD - Paradigm shift for a circular economy in timber construction”
- Press Release on the DGNB Sustainability Challenge 2024