Germany
In partnership with Bauhaus Earth, we drive the shift to a built environment in harmony with nature. Germany is a European frontrunner in biobased construction—a market defined by cutting-edge innovation, strong policy frameworks, and pioneering projects. This leadership creates the perfect conditions to scale timber and other nature-based materials across the sector.
17
Frontrunners
- ALAS
- Baufritz GmbH & Co KG
- BuildSystems
- Circular Structural Design
- drmm Studio Germany
- HENN Architects
- HS-Architekten BDA
- Klingelhöfer Krötzsch
- Lager Schwertfeger GmbH
- Ochs Schmidhuber Architekten GmbH
- Partner und Partner Architektur
- Rhomberg
- Sauerbruch Hutton
- Stadt Lörrach
- Stadt München
- str.ucture
- Weberbrunner Architekten
- ZRS Architekten
Our goal
Built by Nature Germany aims to accelerate the uptake of timber and other biobased materials in construction by building a strong national network of frontrunners. Coordinated by Bauhaus Earth, the network will focus on multi-storey timber construction, closing knowledge gaps, and showcasing exemplary projects, while driving collaboration across sectors to shape policy, develop technical solutions, and foster innovation for a climate-neutral built environment.
Biobased in Germany: State of the Market
Germany combines one of Europe’s largest timber stocks with a well-established tradition of craftsmanship and a growing timber construction sector. Residential timber building already accounts for over 20% of new projects, supported by strong regional clusters, advanced research networks, and innovative start-ups developing regenerative materials like hemp, straw, and clay. With ambitious climate targets and increasing demand for sustainable housing, Germany is uniquely positioned to scale nature-based construction and become a European leader in climate-friendly building solutions.
Want to know everything about the state of the German biobased construction market? Check out the Bauhaus Earth & Built by Nature Report 2024: Nature-Based Building in Germany.
Network Activities
Built by Nature Germany creates spaces for collaboration and learning through regular roundtables, knowledge-sharing webinars, and thematic sessions on overcoming industry barriers. Members can engage in policy discussions, contribute to strategic objectives, and access guidance for applying to the Built by Nature Fund. The network also showcases pioneering projects and connects frontrunners from across sectors—developers, architects, cities, and innovators—working together to scale timber and biobased construction in Germany.
For an up-to-date calendar of events:
