Freiburg celebrates the timber construction revolution: final project in the Humboldt Hall!

Freiburg celebrates the timber construction revolution: final project in the Humboldt Hall!

Tomorrow, November 3, 2025, an exciting chapter in the field of timber construction will open in Freiburg. The project “Urban timber construction on a neighborhood scale” is officially completed and invites you to an event in the Humboldt Hall. At 5 p.m., building mayor Martin Haag welcomes the guests and promises specialist lectures on the latest innovations in timber construction. Collaboration with the city of Freiburg, which has been supported since 2022 as part of the Baden-Württemberg timber construction offensive, will also be a topic.

The event offers a platform for exchange and knowledge: Fabian Schulmeyer from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry will focus on the role of municipalities in timber construction. Stefanie Lausch and Mario Pfau will also present the current status of the new construction districts of Kleineschholz and Dietenbach. Another exciting aspect is presented by Robert Böker from Woodenvalley, who provides information about CO2 storage certificates in the construction sector.

Timber construction on the rise

Looking into the future, we can see that timber construction is currently experiencing a real renaissance, especially in urban areas. Technical innovations and the environmentally friendly character make this architectural style extremely attractive for multi-story residential buildings. The benefits of timber construction are many, and the demand for sustainable housing is constantly increasing. One reason for this could be the prospect of state and European funding programs that facilitate financing and offer an incentive for investors, housing associations and project developers.

What is particularly interesting is that the building sector is responsible for around 37% of global CO2 emissions. To achieve net zero goals, innovative approaches such as modern timber construction and sustainable forest management are crucial. This is also supported by projects such as Timber Finance, which has developed a methodology for monetizing climate-friendly services in timber construction.

Ecological and economic advantages

Wood as a building material brings with it numerous advantages that include both ecological and economic aspects. Wood is a renewable raw material that leaves a significantly lower carbon footprint than conventional materials such as steel or concrete. In addition, the prefabrication of wooden building elements enables shorter construction times and lower noise pollution during construction. These properties make timber construction not only an environmentally friendly choice, but also an efficient solution to combat the housing shortage.

There are also many creative opportunities for project developers to demonstrate innovative strength in architecture and sustainability. In addition, there is little project risk with timber construction, as prefabrication and planning make the processes much more structured. Cities and communities can also strengthen role models for sustainable construction and the acceptance of climate-friendly technologies.

In summary, it can be said that timber construction as a versatile solution for urban spaces not only offers numerous advantages for all stakeholders, but also makes a significant contribution to efficiency and quality of life in our cities. For further information about the timber construction offensive in Freiburg, visit the city's website: www.freiburg.de/holzbauoffensive.

At a time when climate protection and sustainable development are top priorities, timber construction could offer essential solutions to meet the challenges of our time. So stay tuned and follow the developments in timber construction, which will also have lasting changes in our cities.