The Netherlands
Our home base, The Netherlands 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.
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Frontrunners
- a.s.r. Real Estate
- Achmea Real Estate
- Achterbosch
- Alliantie
- AM
- Arcadis
- Archi3o
- Arup NL
- ASN Bank
- Ballast Nedam
- BAM
- Being
- BLOC BV
- BoKlok
- Boom Buildsv
- Bouwnovum
- CHRITH Architects
- Circle Wood
- De Nijs
- Dura Vermeer
- ECO+BOUW
- Finch Buildings
- Gemeente Amsterdam
- Hamlet
- Home.Earth
- LEVS architecten
- Lingotto
- Lister Buildings
- Local
- Lotta
- Lüning
- Maatworks
- Marc Koehler Architects
- Meerhout (Waal)
- MEI architecten
- Moos
- Narrativa
- Natrufied
- Nice Developers
- ORGA architects
- Paul de Ruiter Architects
- Redevco NL
- Respace
- SeARCH
- Startblock
- Studio Marco Vermeulen
- Sustainer
- Synchroon
- Tala
- Team V
- Tonko architecten
- Treetek
- Urban Climate Architects
- Venhoeven CS
- Venhoeven CS
- Woody Builders
Our goal
With the Dutch network, we aim to accelerate the uptake of timber and other biobased materials in construction by building a strong national network of frontrunners. 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 The Netherlands: State of the Market
Biobased and timber construction is moving from niche to mainstream in the Netherlands. Nationally, the Nationale Aanpak Biobased Bouwen sets bold targets for 2030, while Amsterdam leads the way with its ambition to build 20% of new homes in timber by 2030. Progress is visible: timber homes in the Amsterdam region have grown tenfold since 2021, with thousands more in planning. Iconic projects like HAUT show timber’s potential for sustainable, high-quality urban living. This ambition is reinforced by the new MRA Timber Construction Pact 2026–2030, supported by Built by Nature, which commits over 100 partners to accelerate timber adoption. Timber and biobased projects across all typologies are being realised around the country.
Network Activities
The Dutch Network 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 the Netherlands.
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