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Chameleon House III: Innovative wooden hybrid construction in Reinickendorf!
The Chamäleonhaus III, a sustainable wood hybrid new building with office and living space, will be built in Reinickendorf by the end of 2025.
Chameleon House III: Innovative wooden hybrid construction in Reinickendorf!
The Chamäleonhaus III project is currently being realized on Eichborndamm in Berlin-Reinickendorf. The new building uses the innovative approach of wood hybrid construction and offers office and living space on a gross floor area of around 1,300 square meters. Architects led by Pott Architects are designing a simple concept that impresses with staggered floor plans and generous window areas. Scheduled completion will take place in 2025 after construction was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. The client is Chamäleon Reisen, which wants to create modern and functional spaces with this new building.
The wood hybrid construction method used in this project combines elements of wood and concrete. The central building core and parts of the walls are made of reinforced concrete, while wood dominates the upper areas. This not only enables short construction times through prefabrication, but also ensures improved room quality and a pleasant indoor climate thanks to the high proportion of wood. In addition, sustainable environmental goals can be pursued through the targeted and resource-saving use of wood. The use of materials such as cross-laminated timber also offers high stability and excellent insulation and fire protection properties, which makes hybrid timber construction particularly attractive, as CLT-Haus describes.
Ecological approaches and construction delays
The facade of the chameleon house is made from recycled bricks and wooden elements, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. The planned canteen in the basement will be provided with daylight through an atrium and will fit seamlessly into the overall concept of the building. In order to do justice to the special features of the site, the building is laid out in terraces, which allows adjustments to differences in height.
However, the original planning already brought with it some challenges that led to construction delays. The technical planning regarding fire protection was carried out by the Hartwich Bernhardt engineers in order to meet the safety-related requirements.
The advantages of wood hybrid construction
The wood hybrid construction method is enjoying growing popularity and represents an important step towards sustainable construction. It combines not only ecological aspects, but also economic advantages. The use of FSC or PEFC certified wood from responsible forestry ensures that wood needs are met in an environmentally friendly manner. Given the increasing demand for wood as a sustainable replacement for fossil raw materials, construction projects such as the Chameleon House III are a positive signal for the construction industry.
At a time when the shortage of wood supplies due to extreme weather events and pests has become a major challenge, the project shows how innovative construction methods can help reduce CO₂ emissions and improve construction quality. According to ALHO, the targeted use of wood and the use of green steel in construction can achieve savings of up to 30% in CO₂ emissions. The cement and steel sector is one of the largest CO₂ emitters, which is why innovative approaches in the construction industry are essential.
Overall, the Chameleon House III is an example of a progressive and environmentally friendly new building in Berlin that not only meets practical requirements, but also actively contributes to climate protection.