Woodlife Sweden at Linnaeus University highlights sustainable timber construction
Linnaeus University is hosting the exhibition Woodlife Sweden – a travelling exhibition that showcases the development of timber construction and the role wood can play in the transition towards a more sustainable society.
The exhibition presents around fifty contemporary examples of timber buildings and is organised in collaboration between Swedish Wood and Linnaeus University.
“Woodlife shows how far timber construction has come and what it can contribute at a societal level. Växjö has long been a frontrunner in building with wood, which makes it particularly exciting to present the exhibition here,” says Anna Ryberg Ågren, Director of Swedish Wood.
The exhibition highlights timber buildings from across Sweden and demonstrates how material choices in construction affect climate impact and resource use. It also serves as a starting point for discussions on sustainability, architecture and industrial development and is open to the public. Alongside the exhibition, a three-week programme of lectures and discussions on timber construction will take place.
“The exhibition gives our students and regional stakeholders concrete examples to discuss and learn from. It also creates a natural forum for dialogue between academia, industry and the public sector,” says Michael Dorn, Associate Professor in Building Technology at Linnaeus University.
Linnaeus University is an important environment for education, research and collaboration within forestry, wood and timber construction. This work is gathered within the university’s strategic research area Forest Values, which spans the entire value chain – from sustainable forestry to wood-based products and buildings. The profile is further strengthened by the fact that Växjö will be designated European Forest City in 2026 and will also host the annual conference of the European Forest Institute.
“The holistic perspective developed at Linnaeus University through its research and education is valuable for driving progress and scaling up timber construction,” says Anna Ryberg Ågren.
About the exhibition
Dates: Woodlife Sweden runs from 9–30 March. Opening ceremony on 9 March at 15:30.
Location: Linnaeus University, Växjö – entrance hall of the M building.
The exhibition is produced by the Swedish Institute and Architects Sweden in collaboration with Swedish Wood, the Swedish Timber Prize and the Swedish Forest Industries Federation.
Additional programme
Several related events will take place during the exhibition period.