Sustainable residential property design

With HAUT, Arup contributed to the design and engineering of the tallest timber-hybrid residential building in the Netherlands. Standing 21 stories tall, HAUT stands as one of the world's tallest timber-hybrid structures. Moreover, it earned the prestigious BREEAM Outstanding certification, a distinction awarded to only a select few high-rise residential buildings globally. 

Bio-based building is gaining global momentum as more and more people embrace the natural qualities of timber. While atmosphere and acoustics are a factor, the most important driver for the increase of timber in residential buildings is the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions. In HAUT, more than 2000m3 of timber was used, giving a total reduction of 50% of sequestered carbon compared to conventional buildings, storing some 1,800 tonnes of CO₂. HAUT is a powerful example of how innovative sustainability can contribute to the future of buildings, where zero carbon and nature-inclusive design will be the norm.