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Sustainable and Flexible Living in the CLT Building — Circular, Green and Future-Proof in Deventer (NL)

Functions: Housing, Public Functions

Year: In design

Gross FloorSpace: 6,400 m²

Innovatief CLT-gebouw met een focus op duurzaamheid en CO2-opslag, ontworpen voor een groenere toekomst

This concept provides more than just a home. Thoughtfully designed communal spaces foster social interaction and the creation of real connections. From tranquil spots for relaxation to gathering areas for meeting new people, this is a place built to support genuine relationships.

A Building to Heal

This concept is designed not only to provide sustainable housing but also to contribute to a healthier world by reducing CO₂ emissions and supporting urban biodiversity.

Heart of Wood

We aim for net-zero ambition and circularity: a timber frame, interior walls made from flax, and wood fiber for insulation. Entirely biobased—the building grows back naturally. And it breathes. “Circular: disassemble and reuse.”

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

Modular Design

The buildings are adaptable and can be disassembled, allowing layout adjustments as needs change. Future-proof. End of life? Nearly everything can be reused.

Now this is living: The Outdoors Feeling in the City

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CLT construction in the Netherlands & flexible living in timber construction

In Deventer, we are designing a future-oriented residential building in which CLT construction Netherlands, biobased construction and sustainable construction come together. If timber construction architect Netherlands we are creating a place here where flexibility, comfort and circularity reinforce each other.

This is living in a building that moves with life — and with the future.

Building solid wood for a healthy living quality

With building solid wood creates a warm, natural living environment. CLT ensures a pleasant indoor climate and actively contributes to low-carbon architecture.

The benefits are immediately felt:

  • a healthy and comfortable indoor climate
  • fewer CO₂ emissions due to biobased materials
  • fast and efficient construction processes

👉 Read more about our knowledge in timber construction:
https://www.ucarchitects.com/onderzoeken/handboek-voor-clt-details-en-mass-timber-design-30-referentiedetails-voor-opschaling-van-houtbouw

Flexible living in response to changing housing needs

The building was designed with flexibility as a starting point. Living changes — and architecture moves with it.

Smart plans and adaptable structures create a living environment that is suitable for different phases of life and target groups. This makes the project future-proof and valuable.

Timber construction as an accelerator of sustainable housing

With timber architecture Netherlands we show how housing can be built faster, more sustainable and more qualitative. Timber construction offers opportunities for scalable solutions within the existing city.

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Curious about what timber construction can do for your housing project?
We are happy to help design flexible and sustainable living environments.

Circular construction, nature-inclusive design & future-proof homes

The residential building in Deventer shows how circular construction in the Netherlands and sustainable construction come together in an integral design. Here, not only the building is central, but also the way in which materials, energy and nature work together.

If circular design architect and timber construction architect we are building a living environment that continues to innovate.

Biobased construction and reuse as a starting point

With biobased construction and smart material choices, we limit the impact on the environment. Materials are deliberately chosen for reusability and low CO₂ emissions.

This approach reinforces:

  • reuse of building materials
  • a circular economy
  • long-term value of the building

Nature-inclusive construction and climate-adaptive design

The project actively contributes to a healthy city. By nature-inclusive construction and climate-adaptive design creates an environment in which greenery, water and buildings are in balance.

Think about:

  • green integration in and around the building
  • water storage and infiltration
  • a pleasant living environment for people and nature

Smart urban densification with quality

Inner-city housing requires smart solutions. With timber construction and circular strategies, we achieve urban densification without sacrificing quality of life.

This creates space for living, meeting and connecting.

Building tomorrow's living together

Urban Climate Architects is working on projects in which sustainable construction, CLT construction Netherlands and circular strategies come together.

Curious about how we make your housing project future-proof?
We are happy to think along — from the first sketch to realization, with circular construction and timber construction as a basis.