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Timber unitised façade system

Deploying our low-carbon hybrid unitised façades (HUF)

The façade industry has a key role to play in reducing CO2 emissions, given that buildings currently account for 40% of all energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU.

We are committed to playing our part. Our innovative Hybrid Unitised Façade (HUF) system exemplifies this commitment by replacing high-carbon materials with low-carbon alternatives like timber. This system can reduce embodied CO2 by up to 70% compared to a standard aluminum unitised façade. For every linear metre of framing required, 65kg of embodied CO2 is saved.

Timber façade for eco-friendly projects

The HUF system features mullions and transoms made of timber, which significantly lowers the carbon footprint and enhances interior aesthetics with a warm, natural look. Fully unitised, the HUF system is ideal for the rapid enclosure of large-scale projects, ensuring superior quality through indoor factory production.

Key sustainability benefits of our HUF

  • Lower embodied carbon

    Timber load-bearing frames save 1.3 kg of CO2 stored in every 1 kg of GLULAM wood used instead of aluminium.
  • Use of recycled materials

    Aluminium adaptors are made from recycled aluminum, reducing embodied carbon from 8 kg to 2.3 kg of CO2 per 1 kg of aluminum.
  • Significant carbon reduction

    Up to 70% reduction in embodied carbon for profiles with high levels of recycled material compared to standard unitised aluminum façades.
  • Improved thermal performance

    Timber provides 1,700 times better thermal insulation than aluminum. Timber is 400 times better than steel, 15 times better than concrete, and superior to brick in thermal performance.

HUF – A low-carbon system born from international research

The HUF system was developed as part of the €5.3 million Staticus Care R&D initiative, supported by Norway Grants and carried out in collaboration with SINTEF, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), and Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet).

This project focused on creating a low-carbon, automated timber façade system integrated with building control systems – marking a major step toward more sustainable construction across Europe.