Visitatore, A New Modular Timber Approach: Could It Solve the Housing Crisis?

March 2025

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Building Industry, Design and Mass Timber

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Dear Visitatore,


In January, we dove deep into the importance of details—the “small things” that can make or break a timber project. This month, we’re zooming out to tackle one of the biggest challenges in construction today: the housing crisis.


Every year, the need for safe, affordable housing grows more urgent, and it’s clear that traditional building methods alone can’t keep up.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce a brand-new concept we developed in-house: VTMB, short for Volumetric Timber Modular Buildings. 🌲🏗️


We believe this fresh approach—fusing off-site production, timber’s natural advantages 🌳, and modular design—has the potential to deliver homes faster and more efficiently than ever. But is it truly a game-changer for the global housing shortage, or just another buzzword? 🤔

We’ve tackled these questions (and more!) in our new article—and we need your feedback! 🗣️ Please click the image below to read the full piece, then join the discussion on LinkedIn.


Do you think modular timber can revolutionize the construction industry, or is it a niche solution?


I'm excited to give a dedicated speech at the Mass Timber Conference in Portland 📅, focusing on a tall timber building we're currently engineering. I’d be happy to connect 🤝 with anyone interested in discussing VTMB and other off-site solutions. Let’s tackle the urgent housing crisis together! 🌍

VTMB: Volumetric Timber Modular Buildings

We coined “VTMB” right here at Ergodomus, blending our 15+ years of timber engineering experience with the pressing need for fast, high-quality building solutions.


But technology alone isn’t enough—true success depends on close collaboration among architects, engineers, fabricators, and assembly teams.


By taking a holistic approach that coordinates design, engineering, production, and on-site assembly from day one, we can ensure each module meets the highest standards of performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Modular buildings in Trondheim!

At HeimdalsPorten, we took modular construction a step further—combining timber modules and concrete cores to create 4 high-quality hybrid buildings.


By harnessing the best properties of both materials, this innovative approach resulted in a striking, highly efficient structure. Discover how clever hybridization can redefine modular design.

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Modular buildings in Vestby!

The Vestbyen project demonstrates how modular timber construction, using a smart combination of light-frame modules and CLT shear walls, can deliver affordable, attractive housing quickly without sacrificing quality.


Through meticulous engineering and a streamlined modular approach, we turned complex design requirements into a successful, community-driven project.

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Save the date: March 25–27, 2025!


I will attend the International Mass Timber Conference in Portland. This year, I'll be speaking about one of our most exciting projects: an 11-storey building entirely made from Mass Timber!


I look forward to meeting you there!

If you think we can help you in any ways or you want to share your ideas with us, feel free to contact us!
Talking with a timber engineer is easier than you think!

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