Sustainable Building Made in Austria

Austria stands at the forefront of green and sustainable building technologies, spearheading advancements in high-quality windows, passive ventilation, biomass heating, and solar energy systems. With a legacy of over 200 years in innovative construction, Austrian expertise has shaped global standards, including the development of the first passive houses.

Rooted in a commitment to responsible resource usage, reduced energy consumption, and long-term cost savings, Austria's construction innovations, such as the revolutionary thermal insulation bricks introduced in 1819, exemplify our dedication to sustainability and competitive excellence. Embracing Building Information Modeling (BIM), Austria continues to revolutionize planning, design, and management in the building sector, ensuring efficiency and precision at every stage.

Recognizing the interconnectedness of economics, ecology, and society, sustainable construction, Austria addresses pressing challenges in the EU, where the building sector accounts for 40% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Austria not only promises substantial savings but also plays a crucial role in comprehensive climate strategies alongside renewable energy sources.

With a focus on multifaceted planning, appropriate materials, and professional execution, Austria has emerged as a global leader in building technologies over the past two decades. Our comprehensive approach include state-of-the-art windows, doors, ventilation systems for passive houses, automatic biomass heating, solar systems, and rigorous building certifications, reflecting our unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Binderholz is specialized in crafting meticulously planned solid wood solutions, guaranteeing responsible resource management from seedling to utilization with a zero waste approach. 

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee

In Nashville, Tennessee, a two-story office building made of solid wood was built for a local non-profit organization that supports charitable associations. It was built with Binderholz CLT BBS and Binderholz glulam. The exposed wood promotes well-being and regulates the humidity inside the building. The building was completed in May 2023. The sustainable properties of the construction support the foundation's mission to care for the environment as well as the community. The exposed wood promotes mental and physical well-being and regulates the humidity inside the building.

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CREE BUILDINGS – an international construction collective for regenerative building solutions. Dedicated to sustainable and healthy buildings using prefabricated timber-based components, CREE has developed the CREE System: proven, reproducible, and constantly evolving solutions for multi-story timber-hybrid buildings.

Utilizing this unique system, CREE's global network of partners builds smartly and sustainably, sharing knowledge and collaborating through the CREE Platform. From Europe to Asia to North America, they are revolutionizing the construction industry.

EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin

The largest timber-hybrid A-class commercial office building in Germany. Part of a larger re-development trend in Berlin’s “Schöneberger Linse,” this attractive two-building complex houses Vattenfall’s headquarters, among others. In addition to heightened sustainability due to timber-hybrid building materials, a central aim of the project was to provide employees with various environments to choose from during their time at work. The flexible interior planning opportunities of the CREE System were especially advantageous here, facilitating a mix of open and informal meeting areas to complement more conventional office spaces. 

The 32,000 m² EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin building has achieved the highest WELL certification, WELL Platinum, in addition to DGNB Platinum with the highest score to date and DGNB Diamond for architectural quality! The prestigious award by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recognizes our commitment to providing a healthy and comfortable work environment for the building’s occupants.

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EGGER is a family business with headquarters in St. Johann in Tirol, Austria. Since 1961, they have developed into an internationally leading manufacturer of wood-based materials. As a full-range supplier for furniture and interior design, wood construction, and wood-based flooring, EGGER is a reliable partner for the furniture industry, wood and flooring retailers, and DIY stores.

The HOTEL TIROL LODGE, Ellmau, Austria

With mountains at its doorstep, the hotel Tirol Lodge is a perfect holiday destination featuring EGGER Building Products and compact laminate. The hotel was completed in just one year using modular wooden construction and high prefabrication levels. All elements, including fittings, windows, flooring, and furniture, were installed at Saurer's production plant, with modules only needing to be placed and connected on-site. EGGER OSB 4 TOP boards dictated the module sizes, while EGGER DHF boards were used for structural stability and a healthy, ambient climate. The bathrooms feature striking EGGER Compact Laminate with a black core and decor F311 ST87 Anthracite Ceramic, complementing the rustic character of the hotel's design.

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The HASSLACHER group is a globally active innovation leader in the field of intelligent and integrated system solutions for modern timber construction. The family-run enterprise has had its roots for generations in the use of wood as a wonderfully renewable raw material and for more than 120 years has stood for a pioneering spirit, performance, quality, sustainability and social responsibility.

Together with its 2000 employees, the HASSLACHER group produces innovative products in the areas of sawn timber, profiled timber, glued laminated timber, cross laminated timber and structural finger jointed solid timber for the European and international market. True to their motto “From wood to wonders."

40ten Canton Baltimore, Maryland

The four-storey office building 40Ten is located in the Canton district of Baltimore, US. 40Ten is part of "The Collective", a mixed-use project developed by 28 Walker.

At the time of completion in 2022, it was the first building to be constructed with mass timber in the city of Baltimore. 

The three upper floors were built as a post and beam construction using glued laminated timber of the wood species spruce and larch, supplied by the HASSLACHER group. 

Further information: https://www.hasslacher.com/40ten-canton-baltimore

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KLH Massivholz GmbH operates internationally, with its large-format KLH® solid timber boards being used not only in Europe but also across the globe as wall, floor, and roof elements in structural timber construction. The company is fully owned by Johann Offner Unternehmensgruppe, a traditional family business with a history of more than 250 years.

Ascent Tower, Milwaukee, USA

The world's tallest mass timber hybrid building in Milwaukee, USA, impresses with a height of 86.5 meters and 25 floors, 19 of which are of solid wood construction. It offers 259 apartments and a pool on the sixth floor. The timber construction process, which began in June 2021, utilized prefabricated ceilings, columns and beams with factory-integrated connectors, making it approximately 25% faster than conventional methods. Upon completion, KLH delivered 31,000 m² of CLT, storing an impressive 4,431 t CO₂ eq. Remarkably, the timber used for KLH® - CLT during the construction of Ascent, was re-grown in the Austrian forests in just 93 minutes - a true testament to the sustainable power of mass timber construction.

This innovative approach highlights the energy-efficient and sustainable nature of mass timber construction, offering a lighter carbon footprint compared to steel or concrete while meeting the same performance and safety standards.

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MAYR-MELNHOF HOLZ is a leading European timber company that specializes in the processing and distribution of wood products. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Mayr-Melnhof Holz offers a wide range of timber products for construction, packaging, and other applications. The company is known for its high-quality products and commitment to environmental stewardship.

Hoho Vienna, Austria

HoHo Vienna is Central Europe's tallest timber-hybrid high-rise located in Vienna's Seestadt. XC® timber concrete composite element were used on the ceilings of the 24-storey building rising 84 metres into the sky. The innovative ceiling elements that allow for mostly dry installation without the need for falsework and can be structurally loaded immediately were produced by MMK, a joint venture between Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding and Kirchdorfer Fertigteilholding. Apart from the XC® ceiling elements, MM crosslam cross-laminated wall elements and pre-fabricated concrete elements were also used.

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WIEHAG is a company that has a deep passion for timber. With a pioneering spirit in engineering, they continuously push the boundaries of what is possible with timber, inspiring architects, builders, and investors to create a sustainable future.

The company places great importance on the sustainability of the value chain, from forest stock to forestry management, timber transport, production processes, and the finished product. As a fifth-generation company with over 170 years of experience in timber construction, Wiehag continues to build on its legacy of excellence in the industry.

Ascent Tower Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The city's first office building in timber hybrid construction is being built in the centre of the financial district in Frankfurt. Sustainable materials, careful use of resources and energy, and sophisticated building services make the Timber Pioneer a smart and climate-friendly building.

The new building in the heart of Frankfurt's Europaviertel takes sustainability and well-being in the workplace to a new level. The total area of over 15,000 m² offers space for individual office rooms and a 1,000 m² retail area on the ground floor. The landscaped courtyard and roof terrace is not only a place of recreation, but also improves the urban microclimate.

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