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Deutsche Bauzeitung: Estonia’s path to becoming an international player in wood construction

Estonia is Europe's leading exporter of prefabricated wooden houses and supplies wood products worth around 3 billion euros to the world every year. Over 50% of the country's area is forested. Photo: Jaan Roose

In Estonia, the dense forests not only shape the landscape but are also deeply rooted in the culture and identity of Estonians. Wood is much more than a raw material, it is a symbol of tradition, innovation and sustainability. This close connection to wood is reflected in the architecture, which has been transferred from the historic wooden houses of entire districts to modern architecture, according to Deutsche Bauzeitung. 

As part of an exclusive press trip from 5 to 9 August, a small group of specialist journalists from Germany was given the opportunity to experience Estonia’s impressive timber construction industry and learn about its current projects.

The focus of the press trip was on two outstanding construction projects in Estonia: the Pelgulinna School – currently the largest wooden building in the country – and the Loodusmaja, which will take over this title from the end of 2026.

Read full article HERE.

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