Mass Madera Annual Event 2025 for Industrialized Mass Timber Construction

On November 2025, Mass Madera held its Annual Event 2025 in Santiago de Compostela, bringing together the growing community driving the adoption of industrialized mass timber construction in Spain. The event took place within the Piñeiros 2025 Festival, promoted by Fundación Arume, reinforcing the strong connection between forest-based innovation and the future of the built environment.

A look at the progress and future of mass timber in Spain

The session opened with a welcome and introduction outlining the day’s goals and structure. This set the stage for an afternoon dedicated to knowledge-sharing, reflection, and collaboration across the sector.

The first part of the program offered a comprehensive overview of the most relevant developments from Mass Madera – Built by Nature and the broader Built by Nature network.

• The Mass Madera 2024–2025 update highlighted ongoing activities, key achievements, and the network’s upcoming priorities.
• The Built by Nature overview presented the organisation’s current lines of work, new strategic alliances, and emerging opportunities to accelerate the transformation of the construction sector across Europe.
• The team also introduced the updated Mass Madera Annual Report, sharing new data and insights into the evolution of mass timber construction in Spain.

The session continued with presentations of two initiatives supported by the Built by Nature, featuring teams from SUMA Arquitectura and Ecomentro, who shared the progress and vision behind their projects. This was followed by the announcement of the winning proposals from the Mass Madera Student Competition, showcasing the next generation of talent contributing to this transformation.

Debunking myths and broadening the conversation

One of the highlights of the afternoon was the premiere of the new audiovisual series “Myths About Mass Timber Construction in Spain”, developed by Mass Madera – Built by Nature. The series aims to expand public understanding and address misconceptions that continue to shape perceptions of building with wood. The screening was followed by a short discussion on its relevance and potential impact.

Participants also had the opportunity to hear from Spain’s leading producers of industrialized mass timber, fostering an open discussion on the current challenges and opportunities of the sector  with a particular focus on the Galician context, one of the most dynamic timber regions in the country.

Looking ahead

The Mass Madera Annual Event 2025 reaffirmed the strength, diversity, and collective commitment of the community working to transform the way we build. From updated data and new research to industry perspectives and collaborative debate, the event highlighted the momentum of mass timber construction in Spain and the essential role of networks like Mass Madera in accelerating this shift.