What is the Mass Timber Greece Network?
The Mass Timber Greece network was established to promot e innovative and sustainable building solutions using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). For comparison, a structure made of reinforced concrete requires 30.6 kWh/m³ of energy, whereas the same building made with CLT only uses 4.5 kWh/m³. This results in an 85% reduction in the energy footprint, achieved simply by switching the material of the load - bearing structure and infill elements — without compromising the building ’ s aesthetics or functionality. Additionally, construction times are three to four times faster .
Theodoros Sotirios Tountas
Architect, Energy Consultant