Timber In Construction

Timber is Rising – Denmark Embraces a Greener Future in Architecture

For decades, Danish architecture has been shaped, quite literally, by concrete. But as sustainability becomes more than just a buzzword, the shift toward timber construction is gathering real momentum.

Architects such as C.F. Møller are leading the way, drawing on extensive experience from neighbouring countries like Sweden and Norway, where wood has long been a preferred building material. Now, those insights are being applied at home, with Denmark increasingly open to timber as a low-carbon, renewable solution for the built environment.

At the heart of this transformation is documentation. Tools like EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) have become standard practice, offering architects and developers the transparency they need to make informed, sustainable choices. These third-party verified documents make it easier to compare environmental impacts across materials and support certification schemes such as DGNB and Nordic Swan Ecolabel.

It’s a professionalisation of sustainability, one that doesn’t just rely on good intentions but on hard data. And it’s a movement we at Hørning are proud to be part of. With certified hardwood floors and detailed documentation at hand, we help build the kind of architecture the future will thank us for.

Source: Breaking timber in Denmark: How, why and what next by John Jervis

Photos by: Åke Eson Lindman