Minister Hauk visits state-of-the-art wood hybrid building in Karlsruhe

Minister Hauk visits state-of-the-art wood hybrid building in Karlsruhe

Minister Hauk praises innovative wood hybrid construction in Karlsruhe

The new building of the "Karla" administrative and education center in Karlsruhe was recently visited by the Minister of Nutrition, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection, Peter Hauk. This new building is an important step in the timber construction offensive of the state of Baden-Württemberg and is considered one of the highest wood-hybrid buildings in Europe.

Minister Hauk praised the district of Karlsruhe for its commitment in sustainable building and emphasized that such a large wooden hybrid building would have been unthinkable a few years ago. The country's timber construction offensive has the goal of conveying experts the necessary knowledge for the construction of large-volume and multi-storey timber buildings. With educational measures such as the “Building on wood” platform, over 23,000 experts have already been trained.

Hauk emphasized the importance of specialist knowledge for the success of sustainable building and modern timber construction. He explained that the construction sector had to be more open for building with wood in order to be economically competitive. However, projects such as the administration building in Karlsruhe showed that Baden-Württemberg was on the right track to act as a pioneer for sustainable building with wood.

The Baden-Württemberg timber construction offensive aims to position the country as a model region and impulse provider for climate-friendly timber construction. With funding programs, educational measures and the support of research projects, the transformation of the construction sector is promoted and the increased use of renewable raw materials is promoted.

The visit by Minister Hauk in Karlsruhe and the recognition of the innovative timber construction project "Karla" show the importance and relevance of sustainable building with wood in today's world. Through such pioneering projects, Baden-Württemberg can consolidate its position as a pioneer for climate-friendly timber construction and serve as a model for other regions.