Our patented timber-hybrid system provides up to 50% of upfront embodied carbon emissions from structural materials, depending on the project and location.

Lowering carbon emissions in the building industry is crucial for mitigating climate change. A key part of this is substituting conventional construction materials with sustainable alternatives. In CREE buildings, the total volume of concrete is substantially reduced by utilizing the structural advantages of timber. Our patented timber-hybrid system provides up to 50% reduction of embodied carbon emissions from structural materials.

Enhancing the reduction of carbon emissions during the life cycle of a building by high performance building design

By building envelopes designed to Passive House standards and combining energy-efficient building services, the operational energy demand of CREE buildings is substantially lower. Our methods are proven to reduce carbon emissions by 50% and more during the operational phase of the life cycle of a building.  This is truly huge step forward in moving the construction industry towards tangible net zero targets.

Generating less waste and reducing pollution

Standardization and systemized planning are key parts of CREE design, eliminating any inefficiencies through detailed pre-construction planning processes and digital twins. Moreover, the large amount of prefabricated components transforms the construction process. These arrive from the closest production facilities possible and mean less work need be completed on-site. This simultaneously reduces transportation emissions while substantially decreasing on-site energy demands and waste generation.

Managing resources sustainably

In CREE buildings, responsible and circular use of resources is assured by using timber from sustainably managed forests and ensuring compliant supply chains. Timber offers numerous advantages over conventional construction materials. Unlike steel and concrete, timber is acquired from renewable resources. In addition, end-of-life scenarios, with the possibility of upcycling or later energy recovery, enhance the positive environmental footprint of timber.

Creating flexible and adaptable spaces

Occupancy customization plays an important role in providing circular economy solutions and prolonging a building’s use phase and lifespan. CREE buildings offer column-free, flexible interior spaces that can be easily adapted to the changing needs of existing and future occupants, thereby reducing the demand and need for new buildings.

Enhancing occupant health and well-being

CREE buildings use sustainable construction materials and provide healthy environments to end users. Timber components of the structure are exposed, supporting the biophilic atmosphere of the building.

In a visible-wood environment, productivity increases by approximately 5%, while studies have shown reductions in sick leave by 2 working days per employee per year.

Moreover, a high degree of prefabricated components transforms the conventional construction site into an assembly site. Only little work is left to be completed on-site, significantly reducing emissions, waste, noise, and fine dust pollution. Creating a clean and safe environment during construction and deconstruction improves the health and well-being of not only building occupants but also the local community nearby.

Fostering transparency through whole life cycle building data availability

Buildings built with CREE facilitate data transparency and, consequently, better assessment and efficient company reporting thanks to data generated via digital twins, a product of integrated planning processes utilizing the Building Information Modelling (BIM) approach. Well-documented CREE buildings underpin transparent processes, ensuring compliance and helping build investor trust.

To this extent, the CREE way also helps make sustainability goals measurable and traceable, and we support disclosure within the EU’s Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).