German Timber Construction Award
Under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development, and Construction, Holzbau Deutschland—the Federation of German Master Carpenters within the Central Association of the German Construction Industry—is announcing the 2027 German Timber Construction Award. In collaboration with other industry partners from the German timber and forestry sectors, as well as the lead partners of Holzbau Deutschland, the German Timber Construction Award will be presented on behalf of the INFO
The German Timber Construction Prize is awarded to realised buildings and building components which are predominantly made of wood and wood-based materials as well as other renewable raw materials and which exemplify the application spectrum of wood as a building material. The buildings to be submitted should be of high design quality. It is also a prerequisite that they take into account environmentally friendly and resource-saving aspects in terms of sustainability and climate protection. The competition will be held in the categories of new buildings, existing buildings and innovative planning and building concepts.
An independent jury will evaluate the projects submitted. The competition is open to architects, structural engineers and builders as well as timber construction companies that plan, develop and/or manufacture buildings or building systems.
Individuals, working groups, institutions from research, development and teaching or companies and enterprises may also submit projects for the category Components / Concepts.
The German Timber Construction Award is presented every two years. It is considered the most important award for buildings made of wood in Germany.
In 2027, the awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 13 May 2027, at LIGNA in Hannover.
The 2025 Award Winners
Four timber construction projects were honored with the prestigious German Timber Construction Award in 2025:
the Collegium Academicum student residence in Heidelberg, the Cube 68 micro-apartment building in Dinkelsbühl, the community hall in Legau, and the culture and sports hall in Alfter.
Clients, architects, structural engineers, and timber construction companies behind the award-winning projects were all honored equally. The “Gradient Density” method for metal-free, point-supported flat timber floors was recognized with a special award.
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