The Tegel Matrix is the evaluation system driving sustainable procurement for Berlin's Schumacher Quartier, Europe's largest urban wood construction project. It assesses bids based on ecological and economic criteria to achieve 20–25% cost savings and 80% CO₂ reductions.

Following the initial introduction of the Value Chain Digital Model (VCDM) developed by Bauhütte 4.0, the DiKieHo project presents its latest evolution with the exhibition in BAU 2025 in Munich, deepening the connection between digital innovation and regional bio-based construction. In close collaboration with Fraunhofer IPK, Fraunhofer WKI, Technische Universität Berlin, Max Holzbau, and Playze Timber, this new iteration reinforces the role of Kiefer (pine wood) as a locally

Produced by Orozco Munoz, Sebastian Reinders, Johannes In the age of climate urgency and digital transformation, sustainability in architecture must move beyond surface-level solutions. The Value Chain Digital Model (VCDM) is an emerging approach that aims to do just that by exposing the hidden layers, flows, and constraints that shape how materials, labor, energy, and value interact throughout a building's lifecycle. Developed as part of the Bauhütte 4.0 initiative and partn