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As part of our series of short portraits of our members, we spoke with Labinot Pirkuqi, CEO of DMBAU AG. In the short interview, we discuss climate-friendly construction, the role of wood, and the potential of modular systems for a sustainable building future.
1. Mr. Pirkuqi, DMBAU AG stands for flexible building with a system – how does the use of renewable raw materials like wood play a role in this?
Wood is one of the central building materials in our sustainable construction approach. In modular construction, it offers numerous possibilities: high prefabrication, shortened construction times, and reduced emissions on the construction site. At the same time, it impresses with its building physics properties and its positive CO₂ balance. We specifically use certified wood from sustainable forestry to implement our projects both ecologically and economically efficiently.
2. Sustainability and reusability are important pillars of your construction concept. What considerations guide you in this – and what could be the next step towards CO₂-optimized building?
Sustainable building means taking responsibility for future generations. Therefore, we already pay attention to conscious resource management in the planning phase and design buildings to be flexibly usable and to retain their value in the long term. Reusability, durability, and careful material usage are the focus. In the future, we want to continue on this path – for example, through new, even more climate-friendly construction methods and transparent evidence of the environmental impact of our projects.
3. Your company realizes both permanent and temporary buildings. Where do you see the greatest potential for carbon storage in modular construction?
Temporary buildings offer enormous potential because they are reusable – and can thus replace CO₂-intensive new constructions. At the same time, wood elements store CO₂ during their service life. Through modular, deconstructable constructions, we can use materials multiple times and thus bind CO₂ in the long term. We pursue this principle in both temporary and permanent projects.
4. For timber buildings, there is now the possibility to certify carbon storage performance. How do you assess the added value of such approaches for builders and planners?
Certifications create transparency and measurable values – exactly what is needed to make the climate-friendly contribution of a building tangible. For builders and investors, such evidence is becoming increasingly important, especially in ESG-oriented projects. We welcome these developments and see a clear incentive to systematically use and make visible timber construction as a CO₂ storage.
5. How do you perceive the interest of builders and investors in climate-friendly construction methods and specific climate services – and how does DMBAU AG respond to this?
Interest is increasing significantly – not only out of conviction but also due to regulatory requirements and growing market expectations. More and more clients are demanding concrete evidence of CO₂ emissions and savings. We respond with comprehensive consulting, climate-friendly material concepts, and the ability to transparently display the climate performance of our buildings. In this way, we create real added value together with our customers.
6. With new locations, innovative manufacturing concepts, and a broad range of services, DMBAU AG is future-oriented. What role do sustainable construction methods and measurable climate goals play in this?
Sustainable construction methods are not an option for us but a prerequisite for future-proof building. Therefore, we continuously optimize our manufacturing, rely on digital processes, and prefer materials with low environmental impact. At the same time, we define measurable climate goals – for example, through CO₂ and life cycle assessments of our projects. Our aspiration: a flexible building system that also has a climate-positive effect – documented, verifiable, and future-proof.
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(Interview by Samara Sicardi, Head of Marketing & Communications at Timber Finance)