Hybrid Timber Tower in Amsterdam Reaches Completion
HAUT takes shape as what could be the Netherlands‘ tallest timber-hybrid residential building designed by British architecture firm Arup. Standing 22 stories tall, the project was conceived as part of the country’s commitment to becoming climate neutral by 2050.
According to the architects, in 2021, more than 80 Dutch companies signed the Green Deal Covenant Houtbouw of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means that the city is engaging in the goal of constructing at least one in five buildings using timber as the main material, from 2025 onwards. Utilizing timber is one of the most effective ways of accelerating decarbonization, as the production of this bio-based material doesn’t emit any CO2.
In collaboration with developer Lingotto, team V Architectuurand timber specialist Brüninghoff Arup has developed the residential tower spanning 73 meters in height. HAUT utilizes timber where possible, in addition to glazing surfaces, and concrete and steel when necessary. This way, more than 2,000 cubic meters of timber were used obtaining a reduction of 50 percent compared to a conventional building. The foundation, basement, and elevator core are made of concrete, providing stability to the main supporting structure and also contributing to the fire safety of the building.
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