PEMADE presents LIFE Timber for All during institutional visit
On Tuesday, 10 February, representatives of the Galician Regional Ministry of Rural Affairs visited the facilities of PEMADE and the Polytechnic School of Engineering of the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela to gain first-hand insight into the laboratory’s main areas of work and the progress achieved within the LIFE Timber for All project.
During the visit, several initiatives related to sustainable construction, innovation in structural timber, and strategies supporting the decarbonisation of the construction sector were presented, highlighting the role of renewable materials in shaping future construction solutions.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to showcase the objectives and achievements of LIFE Timber for All, a project focused on developing hybrid timber–concrete structural systems and implementing approaches aligned with the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB).
Participants exchanged views on key challenges and opportunities related to collaboration between research institutions, the forestry sector, public administration, and policy development aimed at promoting a more sustainable built environment.
Visits such as this strengthen collaboration between scientific research, institutions and industry stakeholders, helping facilitate knowledge transfer and supporting the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient construction sector.