Our German client continuously pushes the boundaries of sustainability in construction and architecture, with a focus on the needs of 21st-century living. For this project, we developed a moisture and water leak detection system for a wooden hybrid building with underground levels, a ground floor, and a wooden structural core—where all primary building components are made of wood.
A building with a material passport
The project stands out because it includes a digitized catalog of the materials used, featuring data on their recyclability, separability, and CO₂ emissions—commonly referred to as a material passport. This passport allows for better material selection already during the planning phase, as it serves as a precise documentation and database of available materials suitable for repairs, along with deconstruction procedures.
First of its kind in Germany
This building is also the very first project in Germany to be registered in Madaster, the global online registry of materials and building products. The developer chose the SENZOMATIC system for its proven expertise in monitoring timber buildings and analyzing the negative effects of moisture on material integrity.
Our approach to the project
We equipped the building with 240 MHT sensors to monitor the moisture levels in the wooden façade. Another 141 HT sensors track humidity and temperature in kitchens, showers, toilets, and elevator shafts. The data collected by these sensors is managed by 29 central units located in data distribution cabinets.
Valuable records
We began monitoring the property during the construction phase, giving the client a complete overview of moisture levels in the wooden structural elements. All historical data collected by SENZOMATIC sensors can be integrated into the building’s material passport and prove valuable both during its operation and at the end of its lifecycle. We are currently finalizing additional commercial and public building projects in both Germany and Austria.
Installation included:
- 240× MHT sensors
- 141× HT sensors
- 29× central units
