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Biobased construction with CLT: The Urban Woods, Delft (NL)

Functions: Housing/Public functions

Client: The Urban Woods

Year: 2023—2026

Gross floor space: 6,500 m2

FSI/GIS/OSR: 5.39/0.90/0.02

Houten hoogbouw van 10 verdiepingen in Delft, volledig opgetrokken uit biobased CLT, een baanbrekend voorbeeld van circulair en low-carbon bouwen.

Biobased construction with CLT: Wooden high-rise buildings for a sustainable future

Commissioned by The Urban Woods, Urban Climate Architects, together with CLT-S and Arcadis, is developing a groundbreaking project in timber construction. This 10-story low-carbon residential building will be built entirely with Cross-laminatedTimber (CLT), with no concrete or steel at its core. This marks a revolutionary step in biobased construction and scalable circular wood structures.

Net-zero and circular: building with natural materials

The building breathes and grows back: a fully biobased shell, with inner walls made of flax and wood fiber as insulation material. We aim for a net-zero impact by combining sustainable materials and energy efficiency.

Flexible and demountable: the future of timber construction

Thanks to smart design, the spaces can be easily adapted. Does the layout need to change? No problem. At the end of their lifespan, almost all materials are reusable or biodegradable. This makes circular timber construction an essential part of the future.

https://www.theurbanwoods.com/nl/duurzaamheid/

Timber construction as the new standard for urban living

With this innovative CLT project, we are setting a new standard for biobased high-rise buildings. Do you want to live in a sustainable wooden apartment? Discover The Urban Woods and experience the benefits of low-carbon, circular living.

https://www.theurbanwoods.com/nl/locations/delft-appartementen/

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Biobased construction with CLT in Delft: The Urban Woods as a new standard

A wooden residential tower that changes the city

On the Tweemolentjeskade in Delft, The Urban Woods is creating a new way of living. Here comes biobased construction along with urban ambition. Not a traditional residential tower, but a living building where sustainable construction, health and community are key.

Check out the project:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/projects/biobased-bouwen-met-clt-the-urban-woods-tweemolentjeskade-delft-nl

Timber construction as a carrier of sustainable architecture

Sustainable construction only really gains strength when we opt for biobased construction and smart, circular solutions. That's why we embrace timber construction: from CLT construction Netherlands to build solid wood and engineered timber buildings NL.

If timber construction architect we are designing an entirely wooden residential tower here. The use of CLT ensures CO₂ storage, fewer emissions and a light, efficient construction.

More about our timber construction vision:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/onderzoeken

International developments in timber:
https://www.archdaily.com/tag/mass-timber

Urban densification with quality of life

The Urban Woods shows how urban densification and quality of life go hand in hand. Smart construction within the existing city creates space without expanding to the countryside.

Read more about our vision on densification and construction:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/duurzaam-bouwen-met-houtbouw-transformatie-en-optoppen

Also projects such as:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/projects/ringpass-sportcomplex-delft-nl
show how we strengthen the city and its surroundings.

Nature-inclusive and healthy living in wood

In The Urban Woods, well-being is key. Natural materials, lots of daylight and greenery contribute to a healthy living environment.

This is in line with nature-inclusive construction and climate-adaptive design, in which buildings actively contribute to biodiversity and comfort.

More inspiration about biobased construction:
https://www.biobasedeconomy.nl

A new generation of urban living

The Urban Woods is more than just a building. It is a vision of how we want to live in the future: sustainable, connected and healthy.

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CLT Delft residential tower: sustainable building with wood and community

Living in a building that stores CO₂

With The Urban Woods, we are taking a new step in sustainable construction and biobased construction. This wooden residential tower in Delft shows how architecture can actively contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions.

Check out the project:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/projects/biobased-bouwen-met-clt-the-urban-woods-tweemolentjeskade-delft-nl

CLT builds the Netherlands as an engine for innovation

Inside CLT construction Netherlands the demand for scalable, sustainable solutions is growing. The Urban Woods proves that timber construction is also possible at heights.

With engineered timber buildings NL and mass timber creates a building system that is light, fast and circular.

Learn more about the CLT Handbook:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/onderzoeken/handboek-voor-clt-details-en-mass-timber-design-30-referentiedetails-voor-opschaling-van-houtbouw

And international knowledge sharing:
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Circular construction and smart material choices

In addition to timber construction, it plays circular construction in the Netherlands an important role. Materials are chosen consciously, with attention to reuse and minimal impact.

See how we apply circular strategies:
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And:
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In this way, we not only build new ones, but also strengthen the existing city.

Community and encounter as part of design

Architecture is more than just building. The Urban Woods encourages encounter and connection.

Shared spaces and a strong relationship with the environment create a place where people feel at home. This is the power of sustainable architecture Netherlands: adding social and ecological value.

More about urban development:
https://www.pbl.nl

The future of timber construction starts here

The Urban Woods shows that timber construction is not only sustainable, but also attractive, scalable and forward-looking.

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