# All-Timber Neighborhoods Henning Larsen Developed a Wooden Sustainable Community Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-community-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/13/faelledby-henning-larsen-copenhagen-timber-neighbourhood-architecture/) & [henninglarsen](https://henninglarsen.com/) Henning Larsen, in collaboration with engineers and biologists at MOE, developed a sustainable community design called Fælledby that is [entirely constructed from timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up). The low-rise housing scheme is set to be constructed on a former junkyard site just outside of Copenhagen, Denmark, and will provide space for 7,000 residents. The first-of-its-kind [all-timer neighborhood in Copenhagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skamarken) was thoughtfully developed to balance the needs of people and animals, and is said to "[place nature at its core](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes)." The structures of the neighborhood take inspiration from a rural village and will boast a reduced carbon footprint thanks to the use of timber. The 18-hectare development is set to be divided into three neighborhoods to provide a sense of community within each section, with greenery that meanders between all clusters. Image Credit: Henning Larsen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Timber Construction:** The use of timber in sustainable community design is disrupting traditional construction methods and reducing carbon footprint. - **Nature-inspired Neighborhoods:** The integration of nature into urban environments is a disruptive trend that promotes well-being and enhances community living. - **Low-rise Housing Schemes:** The development of low-rise housing schemes fosters a sense of community and provides sustainable living options for residents. ### Where This Applies - **Construction and Architecture:** The construction and architecture industry can explore innovative approaches to sustainable timber construction for residential developments. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of nature-inspired neighborhoods to create unique and desirable communities for homebuyers. - **Urban Planning and Design:** Urban planners and designers can embrace low-rise housing schemes to create sustainable, community-oriented neighborhoods that prioritize well-being and environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Ancient Construction Campus Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faroe-islands.md) - [Farm-Like Courtyard Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-erven.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Wooden Traditional Finnish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espoo-house.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Mass-Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house.md) - [Timber-Centric Non-Profit Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cleveland-foundation.md) - [Heritage Timber Rowing Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klaksvik-row-club.md)