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Presenting: the new timber construction map!

It's here; the new timber construction map! This map displays all timber construction projects (completed and under construction, residential and utility buildings) in the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

It's here; the new timber construction map! This map displays all timber construction projects (completed and under construction, residential and utility buildings) in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. Hedgehogs Mees Eringa & Imme Groet presented the map last week during the Annual Summit of Built by Nature.

Mapping the progress of timber construction

Mees: "With this new map, we can clearly show how much and where timber construction is already happening in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. The map also provides inspiration for parties in the sector who want to start with timber construction. Timber construction is suitable for all types of projects, as can be seen in the diverse examples presented on this map."

impression of the map

Take a look at the map here; https://www.convenanthoutbouwmra.nl/kennisbank/mra-houtbouw-kaart-2024

Presentation during the Annual Summit of Built by Nature

The theme of the Summit was “a celebration of innovation in new materials and the investment and policy possibilities shaping a timber and biobased future.”

Mees & Imme stood on stage in the afternoon among other interesting presentations from:

  • Tim den Dekker, Oliver Schofield & James Souter about their Commercial Timber Buildings Guidebook, a guide that addresses the challenges of fire safety and insurance regarding timber construction.
  • Fabienne Robert on the French SAFETI project: a plan where research is conducted on the most efficient solutions in case of fire, meeting the safety needs of residents and emergency services.

Thanks to Built by Nature for organising this wonderful event!

Is your timber project not on the map yet? Let us know! You can do this via the website or send an email to Mees@hhc.earth.

Frequently asked questions

The new timber construction map is a resource that displays all timber construction projects, including both completed and under-construction residential and utility buildings, within the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

The main purpose of the map is to clearly show the progress and location of timber construction in the Amsterdam area, while also serving as a source of inspiration for other companies in the sector looking to start similar projects.

To get your timber project included on the map, you can submit the details through the convenanthoutbouwmra.nl website or by sending an email directly to Mees Eringa of Hedgehog.

The map was officially presented by Hedgehog's Mees Eringa and Imme Groet during the Annual Summit of Built by Nature, an event themed around ‘a celebration of innovation in new materials and the investment and policy possibilities shaping a timber and biobased future’.

The map shows a diverse range of projects to demonstrate that timber construction is suitable for all types, including both completed and in-progress initiatives, as well as residential and utility buildings.

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