Dutch companies Finch buildings and G3 spaces explore the market in Asia with smart wooden buildings.
AMSTERDAM, September 12, 2017 – a Finch module will be on display in Singapore next week at ' Sustainable Building Conference ' BEX Asia. This 30m2 studio apartment, built in solid wood (CLT), is a novelty for Asian builders and investors. Due to the global demand for smart housing solutions, the two companies are seeing opportunities for the Finch product in Asia.
Suitable for Asian market
"The speed with which we realize our high quality buildings, combined with an attractive price tag (through prefabrication), are characteristics that we believe this concept will hit in Asia. In addition, sustainable building and living in solid wood (FSC/PEFC Certified) buildings offers a healthy solution for people and nature, says Knijtijzer, founder and director of Finch buildings. The construction of the modules from solid wood, instead of chemical materials such as drywall and concrete, has advantages for the quality of the environment, which is considerably healthier. "We only use emission-free building materials that are not harmful to health and the environment. Our buildings do not have a building fluid, no radon gas and no fungi. " The modules remain both valuable and healthy. In addition, wood breathes and has a moisturizing effect.
In Asian Cities There has been a shift from quantity to quality. Developers also look across the border when it comes to innovative concepts and building methods *. "The Finch product fits perfectly into our strategy to put smart (living) spaces on the market. Hence the launch of Finch in Singapore, said Bas Redhead, spokesman G3 spaces.
One product, many applications
The product of Finch buildings is suitable for many target groups and applications. They can be used as studio, apartment, office, care institution or hotel. One module can be 25, 30 or 40 square meters in size. By linking them horizontally or vertically, larger areas can be created. The buildings are modular and therefore easy to adjust and move.
* Source: UN Habitat (2015)
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