Bremen

Handwerkerhaus Überseestadt

A project that showcases the immense carbon-saving potential of the CREE system:

The Handwerkerhaus in Bremen’s Überseestadt district was erected in a record 10 days—4 days faster than planned. In addition to the impressive construction speed, this project showcases the outstanding improvements in sustainability offered by the CREE system: 80% fewer CO2 emissions per m² and 50% less total building weight compared to using conventional construction methods.

General Facts

Project

Handwerkerhaus Überseestadt

Location

Bremen, Germany

Client

Achte GZS

Architect(s)

KEC Planungsgesellschaft GmbH, Berlin

Start of construction

March 2019

Completion

February 2020

Dimensions

Length

51.4 m

Width

17.8 m

Height

14.5 m

Number of floors above ground

4

Gross floor area (GFA)

3,663 m²

Usable floor space

789 m² (per floor)

Additional Information

Plot size

0.39 ha

Structural fire resistance

1 hr

Size of CREE system area

2,956 m²

Volume of Mass Engineered Timber

366.3 m³
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