Kinskofer timber & clay house: sustainable building with natural materials

Anyone who attaches great importance to ecological aspects and the absence of harmful substances when building a house will find a consistently natural building concept in the timber and clay house from Kinskofer. At Heim und Handwerk in Munich, the company explained how traditional building materials can be combined with contemporary planning.

Wood-clay construction for a balanced indoor climate

The wood-clay construction method focuses on diffusion-open walls that support the natural moisture balance in the building. Clay earth acts as a regulating building material on the inside of the room and makes a significant contribution to the quality of the indoor air. Moisture can be absorbed and released again as required without the need for technical systems to intervene. At the Heim+Handwerk trade fair, it is clear that this construction method is not a compromise, but a consciously chosen solution. Each house is individually planned and implemented as a turnkey project, resulting in architecturally independent buildings.

• Open diffusion wall construction
• Loam as a building material on the room side
• Individual planning instead of a standard house

Multi-layered wall construction with natural insulating materials

The wall structure is complex, but follows a clear logic. The timber stud construction forms the load-bearing structure, while the space in between is filled with natural insulating materials such as jute, hemp or grass. These materials are open to diffusion and support the moisture balance in the building. A wood glue-free board is used for airtightness. On the outside, a thick layer of soft wood fiber boards is attached, also processed without gluing. The exterior façade design remains flexible and can be finished with wood or plaster.

• Timber frame construction as supporting structure
• Insulation with jute, hemp or grass
• Soft wood fiber boards without gluing

Building without concrete as a design and ecological concept

At the trade fair, Kinskofer will also be showing buildings that have been constructed largely without concrete. Instead of traditional floor slabs, screw foundations and a wooden floor slab are used. Some of the houses are built on stilts to minimize the impact on the ground. This construction method not only reduces the use of materials, but also opens up new architectural possibilities. The house stands visibly on a lightweight structure, while the building envelope is made entirely of natural materials.

• Screw foundations instead of classic concrete slab
• Floor slab made from wood
• Partial construction on stilts

Materials tested for harmful substances for healthy living

A central theme is the consistent absence of harmful substances in the materials used. All building materials are tested and specifically selected to avoid emissions in the living space. This concept is aimed in particular at building owners who attach great importance to good indoor air quality. At Heim+Handwerk, it will be emphasized that this quality is not achieved selectively, but consistently - from the wall structure to the insulation. This creates a living environment that is also suitable for sensitive users.

• Tested, pollutant-free building materials
• Consistent avoidance of problematic materials
• Focus on long-term living quality

Target group and unique selling point

The target group are builders who want to build ecologically and are looking for a high quality of living. People with sensitive requirements regarding indoor air and materials in particular will find a suitable solution in the wood and clay construction method. The combination of natural construction, freedom from harmful substances and individual architecture represents a clear unique selling point.

• Ecologically oriented building owners
• Focus on a healthy indoor climate
• Individual architecture instead of standard solutions