Case stories
22 June 2023
HAUT Amsterdam: PEFC-certified timber stars in the Netherlands’ tallest hybrid wooden building
Construction
With a height of 73 metres, HAUT is the tallest wooden residential building in the Netherlands, and one of the tallest timber-hybrid buildings in the world. Over 2,800 m3 of PEFC-certified timber was used for construction, storing 1,800 tonnes of CO2.
6 April 2023
ABBA Arena: unique attraction with a new approach to timber design
Construction
London’s ABBA Arena is a unique state-of-the-art building with an innovative approach to timber design. The structure of steel and PEFC-certified cross laminated timber (CLT) is fully demountable, demonstrating a sustainable, circular mindset with a view to both the building’s future reuse and carbon capture.
31 March 2023
A renewable, recyclable package that resonates with eco-conscious consumers
Packaging
Companies around the world are choosing fibre-based packaging from sustainably managed forests as alternatives to their traditional, often fossil-based materials. One of them is PEFC-certified paper and packaging manufacturer WestRock.
29 March 2023
EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin: an office building of the future
Construction
Berlin is home to one of the largest modular timber-hybrid constructions in Europe. The seven-storey office complex EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin sets new standards in sustainable construction.
16 February 2023
Växjö Town Hall and Train Station: sustainable, functional, and inviting
Construction
The iconic new railway station and public building won the Highly Commended prize for the 2022 Best Use of Certified Timber Prize, supported by PEFC.