Welcome to WoodWave – ride the wave of timber construction in the GR!
Here you will find information and contacts along the value chain of timber construction in the Greater Region (DE, LU, FR, BE). Browse through the different regions and get to know them from a timber construction perspective!
The Greater Region – an area for cross-border cooperation in the heart of Europe
The platform was launched as part of the Interreg WAVE project. The project aims to promote the entire value chain of timber construction in the Greater Region (GR). This platform is intended to help bring the industry closer together. It aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and information between regions and contribute to cross-border thinking and the joint further development of timber construction – from the forest to the finished construction project. In this way, everyone can benefit from a strong and networked local timber industry.
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News & Events
Here you will find the latest information on events, projects, technical developments, and publications in timber construction. Stay up to date on industry trends!
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Knowledge
The “Knowledge” section provides a concise overview of forests, the timber industry, and timber construction in the Greater Region—from the forest to the finished construction project. In addition to our own articles, you will find research results, current developments, and useful content from other institutions. Topics such as wood mapping highlight regional characteristics and potential. This gives visitors a quick and clear insight into the practice, technology, and trends of timber construction.
Network
In this section, you will find a network of planning offices, timber construction companies, architects, suppliers, and related companies with many years of experience and expertise in timber construction. Here you can learn more about their involvement in innovative projects and promote cross-regional exchange—for successful collaboration in timber construction.
Projects
Here we present flagship projects from various regions and showcase best practices in different categories. Discover inspiring timber construction projects with images, planning details, and information about those involved in the projects—as a guide to innovative and sustainable construction methods.
Crèche de Roodt-sur-Syre
The Crèche de Roodt-sur-Syre is a sustainable energy-plus building made from regional, natural materials – a joint showcase project for ecological and inclusive construction.
Cloef-Atrium: Visitor and Conference Center
The Forest Spa House is a transparent timber and glass building that blends harmoniously into the woodland and serves as a visitor and event center.
KITA Folsterhöhe, Saarbrücken
Name: KITA Folterhöhe, Saarbrücken Client: Landeshauptstadt Saarbrücken –Die Oberbürgermeisterin; 66111 Saarbrücken, Germany Architect: NKBAK Architects Structural design: merz kley partner ZT GmbH Timber construction: Kaufmann Bausysteme GmbH Completion: 2021 Kita Saarbrücken-Folsterhöhe The two-story childcare center was built as a timber modular construction on a solid concrete slab. Wood defines the structure, design, and atmosphere of both the interior and exterior spaces. On the side facing the residential area are staff and parent meeting rooms, storage rooms, and a stroller parking area. Facing the park are the light-filled group rooms, complemented by a movement room and dining hall on the ground floor, as well as four group rooms on the upper floor. A grid of larch wood slats serves as fall protection, privacy screen, and design element. The floor plan departs from the rigid grid of the modules through rotations and offsets, allowing the spaces to open outward in a free and playful way. The project was nominated for the Vorarlberg Timber Construction Award 2023. Pictures: Hirsch Benedikt Sources of content:see links below Project Location Project Photos 20251007_152207-HIR-1-scaled.jpg 20251007_152302-HIR-1.jpg 20251007_152302-HIR2-1-scaled.jpg 20251007_152411-HIR-1.jpg 20251007_152511-HIR-1.jpg 20251007_152623-HIR-scaled.jpg 20251007_152752-HIR2-1-scaled.jpg 20251007_152756-HIR-1.jpg 20251007_152823-HIR-1.jpg 20251007_152913-HIR-1-scaled.jpg Load More End of Content.
Generatiounscampus Wobrecken, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Wobrecken school campus in Esch-sur-Alzette is a CO₂-neutral energy-plus building with a modular timber construction and was awarded the Eifel Timber Construction Prize in 2024.
Workshop and research hall, Campus Diemerstein
Die neue Werk- und Forschungshalle in Diemerstein ist Auftakt des Holzbau-Campus der RPTU und nach Kreislaufprinzipien vollständig wiederverwendbar.