Fast, clean and circular construction
The hybrid residential tower consists of 30 linked and stacked wooden prefab modules around a concrete elevator shaft. The timber modules are already equipped with installations and sanitary facilities in the factory and there they are prepared for transport to the construction site. This saves construction time and storage on location. This efficient production process already saves a maximum amount of CO2 compared to traditional construction. The prefab wood module construction reduces production errors and improves the construction speed. After all, production takes place under conditioned conditions. The modules are then transported on a truck to the construction site and placed there immediately. Wood module construction is a fast and clean way of building and also completely circular. The timber modules are removable, reusable, movable and reconfigurable. The applied CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) retains residual value for a long time.

Partnership
The residential tower in Amsterdam-Buiksloterham was realized in collaboration. As a real estate developer, Coltavast is involved and responsible for the exploitation of the wooden apartments. Finch Buildings developed the product and provided the design. The engineering was taken up in co-creation with De Groot Vroomshoop, who is also responsible for production and construction.

Sustainable ambitions
Buiksloterham, located on the northern bank of the IJ in Amsterdam, is increasingly transforming from an industrial business park into a circular urban district. This wooden residential tower contributes to the sustainable ambitions for the neighborhood where living and working go together and where there is room for greenery and social facilities. The expected delivery of the seven-storey wooden residential building is in the fourth quarter of 2021. The area development in Buiksloterham to become the most circular neighborhood in Amsterdam will run until approximately 2030.