Prefabricated timber construction continues to outperform other building methods in Germany, with approvals for new single- and two-family homes reaching record levels.
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In the first half of 2025, 6,362 prefabricated houses were approved, representing 26.2% of all newly authorised homes, up from 25.4% in the same period last year and 26.1% for the full year 2024, according to the German Prefabricated Construction Association (BDF). This marks the highest proportion of prefabricated timber homes ever recorded.
The growth is significant compared with earlier years: in 2020, the rate was 22.2%, and at the turn of the millennium, just 13.5% of new homes were prefabricated.
BDF highlights that this trend reflects sustained strong demand for prefabricated housing despite a challenging market environment, and the method's efficiency and appeal are driving higher adoption among families and prospective builders across Germany.
The association continues to promote events such as "Model Home Day" and advocates for policies supporting faster residential construction, reinforcing prefabricated timber homes as a key solution in the housing market.
Source: www.moebelmarkt.de
