LIFE TIMBER FOR ALL

Decarbonization through carbon storage

THE PROJECT

LIFE TIMBER FOR ALL is an EU-funded initiative aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the construction sector. Buildings account for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and concrete alone represents around 8% of global CO₂ output. The project proposes a scalable solution: the development of hybrid timber–concrete composite systems (ROD-TCC) that redux the use of carbon-intensive materials while storing biogenic carbon over the long term.
The project combines material innovation, structural optimization and sustainability certification to enable wider adoption of timber in construction, especially in building types where timber alone is not currently viable. It also explores low-carbon concrete formulations incorporating biomass ash to further redux emissions.
IAAC leads the work package responsible for producing a New European Bauhaus methodology for wood construction in Spain. This work is informed by consultations with leading national timber-construction stakeholders—leveraging IAAC’s participation as a founding partner of the Mass Fusta networks—and by the network of international frontrunners connected through the New European Bauhaus Academy.

OBJECTIVES

Develop low-carbon structural concrete using biomass ash from sustainably managed forests.
Create a family of hybrid timber–concrete systems (ROD-TCC) capable of long-term carbon storage and suitable for industrialized construction.
Optimize the fire, acoustic, and hygrothermal performance of the systems to meet EU regulations and market expectations.
Achieve European certification and deploy a Digital Product Passport ensuring material traceability, carbon accounting, and sustainable sourcing.
Support the implementation of the New European Bauhaus and promote Green Public Procurement for timber construction.
Address economic and perception barriers limiting the adoption of timber-based structural solutions.
Promote replication, market uptake, and integration of the systems across Europe.

ROLE OF ITeC

Development and certification of the new hybrid timber-concrete products Rod-Compact and Rod-Alveo. The result will be 2 new engineered timber-concrete products developed and certified with CE Marking.

PROJECT PARTNERS

PEMADE–University of Santiago de Compostela, Grupo Rodiñas, Xilonor, 3edata, University of Granada, Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya, IAAC – Institut d’Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya, Clúster da Madeira e Deseño de Galicia, Fundación Galicia Constrúe, XERA – Axencia Galega da Industria Forestal.

Project coordinator: PEMADE–University of Santiago de Compostela
Contract number: 101213433
Funding framework: LIFE Programme – Climate Change Mitigation
Budget: 3,269,514€
Period: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029
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