LIFE TIMBER FOR ALL

Decarbonization through carbon storage

THE PROJECT

LIFE TIMBER FOR ALL is an EU-funded initiative with the aim of accelerating the decarbonisation of the construction sector. Buildings are responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, and concrete, alone, accounts for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions. The project proposes a scalable solution: the development of hybrid wood-concrete composite systems (ROD-TCC) that reduce the use of carbon-intensive materials while storing long-term biogenic carbon.
The project combines material innovation, structural optimization and sustainability certification to allow a higher adoption of wood in construction, especially in building typologies where the exclusive use of wood is not currently viable. It is also exploring low-carbon concrete formulations that incorporate biomass ash to further reduce emissions.
The IAAC is leading the work package responsible for developing a New European Bauhaus methodology for timber construction in Spain. This work is nourished by consultations with the main national agents in timber construction – taking advantage of the participation of the IAAC as a founding partner of the Mass Wood network – and the network of international leaders connected through the New European Bauhaus Academy.

OBJECTIVES

Develop low-carbon structural concrete using biomass ash from sustainably managed forests.
To create a family of hybrid wood-concrete systems (ROD-TCC) capable of storing carbon in the long term and suitable for industrialized construction.
Optimize the fire, acoustic and hygrothermal behavior of the systems in order to comply with EU regulations and market expectations.
Obtain European certification and deploy a Digital Product Passport that guarantees material traceability, carbon accounting and sustainable sourcing.
Support the implementation of the New European Bauhaus and promote Green Public Procurement for timber construction.
Address the economic and perception barriers that limit the adoption of wood-based structural solutions.
Promote replication, market adoption and integration of systems across Europe.

ROLE OF THE ITeC

Development and certification of the new mixed wood-concrete products Rod-Compact and Rod-Alveo. The result will be 2 new wood-concrete engineering products developed and certified with CE Marking.

PROJECT PARTNERS

PEMADE–University of Santiago de Compostela, Rodiñas Group, 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: €
3,269,514Period: 01/09/2025 – 30/09/2029
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