We‘re excited to launch this network together with Built by Nature.
📣BIG NEWS for Built by Nature out of Germany! Continuing our growth and geographic expansion in Europe, we proudly announce the launch of Built by Nature Germany – a network of industry leaders committed to realising the high potential and demand for timber and biobased construction materials while transforming the country’s built environment sector toward decarbonisation and sustainability. Coordinated by Bauhaus Earth and supported by grant funding from Built by Nature, the launch project establishes a robust national industry network to increase demand, foster knowledge development and exchange, and showcase exemplary projects in timber and biobased construction. ❗ It's worth pointing out that Germany is the largest market for construction materials in Europe (25% of all demand) -- representing huge potential -- and that the launch of this national network builds upon an analysis of the state of timber and biobased construction in Germany commissioned by BbN and carried out by Bauhaus Earth in 2024. The network is also supported by the BbN-funded work of the sustainability and construction consultancy BuildSystems, investigating the potential for a knowledge platform centred around the regulatory initiative for simple and experimental construction in Germany, known as Gebäudetyp-E. Built by Nature CEO Paul King says, “Built by Nature Germany represents our fifth national network in Europe. Building on the insights gained from investors, developers, designers and others active in our networks in the UK, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands – our Frontrunners in Germany will identify opportunities to innovate and overcome industry barriers, and help inform public policy that can help accelerate the demand for timber and biobased materials in construction ...A significant shift in Germany's demand can help bring about a tipping point across the continent, moving biobased materials onto a level playing field with traditional materials." Belinda Rukschcio, Bauhaus Earth Co-CEO, says “This network is in a pivotal position for advancing sustainable practices by driving timber and biobased materials. As a research institution and Think-and-Make-Tank, Bauhaus Erde will bring together key stakeholders from many fields to establish a multi-sector network." The network will prioritise multi-storey timber construction, biobased housing affordability, and critical knowledge gaps, with activities comprising regular meetings and exchanges to refine understanding of barriers, formulate actionable solutions and develop and implement three working group action plans: policy, technical solutions, and research. 👏 You'll find more details in the full announcement, and please join us in welcoming our German colleagues who are creating a built environment in harmony with nature! #GermanNetwork #timberconstruction #biobasedmaterials #sustainableconstruction