The timber construction.

An interplay of architecture, craftsmanship and ecology.

The use of wood in modern residential construction is much more than a stylistic feature of architecture. Timber construction combines one of the most sustainable formulas in the construction industry: architecture, craftsmanship and ecology. As our Managing Director Thomas Krämer is himself a trained carpenter and master builder, we fully support this approach! But what makes timber construction so attractive? We will enlighten you!

Wood binds CO2, especially in the long term in wooden buildings

Materially used wood extends the carbon storage from the forest and contributes to the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere. One cubic meter of wood binds around one ton of CO2, a single-family house made of wood binds around 40 tons of CO2, which corresponds to the average CO2 emissions of a car over 26 years. The longer wood is kept in the cycle of use, the longer the CO2 sink effect achieved by the carbon storage is maintained. This is why it makes sense to use wood for as long as possible - especially building with wood.

Wood ensures a relaxed feel-good atmosphere - and low heating costs

Wood is as comfortable as it is valuable. In living areas in particular, it gives rooms a special sense of comfort. This is not only due to the natural look, but also to the special properties of the building material. Wood heats up very slowly, keeping the heat outside in summer and the warmth inside in winter. Timber construction therefore not only ensures a relaxed living and working environment, but also helps to reduce your heating costs in the long term.

Timber construction is durable

Wood is also characterized by its durability. High-quality timber construction can easily withstand the weather and the small and large demands of everyday life. With good care, timber as a building material easily retains its qualities over a service life of 100 years. And even much longer, as wooden houses from all over the world prove.

In terms of quality and durability, modern timber construction is therefore in no way inferior to conventional forms of construction. In the long term, it even offers a significant advantage: timber construction is easy to repair and any extensions can be carried out with little effort and correspondingly low costs. In many cases, conversion work can even be carried out so quickly and selectively that you can use your property almost without restriction even during repair or renovation. The fact that timber houses burn more easily is also by no means correct: when planning a timber construction, the same fire protection requirements must be met as for all other types of construction.

Many of our projects have been created as modern timber constructions and are characterized in particular by the staged craftsmanship. For example, the highlight of the extension in the Stubai Valley is the exposed roof beams, which reflect the structures of a mountain landscape with angular rock structures and curved valley floors.