Södra’s CLT helps reduce the carbon footprint of Nrep’s construction project

The ambitions are high, and in addition to being built with biogenic materials, the building will be nearly self-sufficient in energy through geothermal energy, a heat pump, and solar panels.

“We are very proud that our timber has been chosen for this innovative project. Our CLT is made from wood sourced from responsibly managed forests in southern Sweden, with a focus on biodiversity and nature, contributing to climate-friendly construction with a low carbon footprint and strong potential for reuse,” says Kenny Holm, Marketing Manager at Södra Building Systems DK. “And we’re pleased to be supplying our CLT to CLT Denmark, which is responsible for the design and installation of all CLT elements for the project.”

Its light weight is also valuable, resulting in fewer transports to the construction site and enabling smooth assembly, with tailor-made elements easily lifted into place. In addition to climate-friendly materials in the building, the construction phase will prioritise the use of electric vehicles for transport wherever possible.

“The new residential building is being constructed using a building system we’ve helped develop, which the construction industry can easily scale up,” says Per Thomas Dahl at CLT Denmark. “All initiatives are continuously evaluated and shared openly with the industry, so others can replicate or be inspired by the project.”

The building will span a total of 13,100 square metres, with 115 apartments, and is expected to be completed in 2026.