A communal housing project with 28 rental apartments in the heart of Freistadt.
Driven by significant challenges such as resource scarcity, contemporary architecture is increasingly being called upon to adopt new positions
A Tree Structure Made of Trees
Despite this, the vast majority of new buildings are still constructed using mineral-based methods. Yet everything speaks in favor of the natural material wood, which has evolved from a traditional building material into a high-tech construction resource. Stability, fire resistance, and durability are among its most outstanding qualities.
The timber structures represents a project that demonstrates how communal housing can be implemented in a resource-conscious way—while still offering all the features of modern living that ensure high quality of life. Because: it’s the most natural thing in the world to build with the most natural material in the world.
Sustainable architecture and urban development call for a thoughtful use of materials and energy. A holistic planning approach—one that builds in an ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable way—is becoming an increasingly essential design principle.
Tp3 Architekten are committed to sustainable architecture, and therefore to a responsible, integrated planning approach that combines the many complex parameters of each building task into a rational, functional, and straightforward architectural language.
Communal Housing with Ideals
A building constructed today is meant to last for decades. As a society and a community, we are currently facing growing challenges, such as climate change and resource scarcity. For this reason, the Chamber of Agriculture of Upper Austria considers it self-evident to plan and build sustainably.
By realizing this multi-story housing project in timber construction, the Chamber is fulfilling its responsibility. The project in Freistadt is intended as a lighthouse project—showcasing how affordable housing and climate-conscious construction can be successfully combined.
This Project demonstrates that affordable housing can be done in a climate-friendly and resource-efficient way.
