Our Mission at HAS Brasil
At HAS Brasil, we are committed to our goal in transforming the construction industry from a carbon emitter into a carbon sink, helping the construction sector to reduce global carbon emissions by up to 50%, through renewable resources such as Mass Timber Glulam and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).
Supporting the European Green Deal and CO2 Emission Reduction
In line with the European Green Deal, which aims to cut CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, we focus on stimulating green economies through sustainable construction practices. Wood is a renewable material that sequesters carbon, making it an essential resource for achieving this ambitious target. As a result, wood-based construction is gaining momentum worldwide as a key driver of green economies and carbon reduction.
Superior Durability of Engineered Wood Structure
The growing adoption of engineered wood products in construction is driven by their exceptional qualities. These include superior durability, non-flammability, excellent insulation, and overall sustainability. Engineered wood can be used in a wide range of applications—from single-story homes to multi-story commercial buildings—offering more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly construction solutions.
Promoting Energy-Efficient, Sustainable Construction
At HAS Brasil, we advocate for energy-efficient construction that reduces waste, lowers costs, and delivers sustainable outcomes. Our solutions help create buildings that are not only environmentally responsible but also more affordable, helping to drive the construction sector toward a greener, more sustainable future.
Growing Demand for Modular & Prefabricated Wooden Construction
The demand for modular and prefabricated construction—especially in wood-based building systems—is forecasted to rise significantly in the coming years. Wood's inherent properties, including cost-efficiency and sustainability, make it an ideal material for modular construction. This trend is already evident in global markets, where the adoption of wood as a primary building material continues to grow.
HAS provides advance technological & engineering solution for complex, safe & sustainable superstructures through smart hybrid building design solutions “PREFABRICATED MASS TIMBER system" (using cross-laminated timber “CLT / XLAM” and glued-laminated timber “GLULAM”) in combination with other construction materials such as steel and concrete for the integral part of a building’s structural assemblies, to optimize structural and building performance.
HAS is committed to delivering a wide range of structural design and value-engineering solutions. Our goal is to help our valued clients achieve cost-effective and time efficient sustainable projects.
For instance, PREFABRICATED MASS TIMBER system, as a lighter assembly compared to heavy steel & concrete structures, can save a lot of foundation costs.
HAS succeeded in delivering high quality structural solution for projects focused on Prefabricated Mass Timber Structures.
“Ingenuity, Intelligence Flexibility, Innovative Approach” are our keys to anticipating global change & to overcome every challenge.
Wood is a sustainable material, that can store CO2 and due to its characteristics such as durability, non-flammability, insulation and sustainability lead to higher efficiency in construction process, especially in modular construction, where wood is a primary material used.
Engineered wood products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been called “the concrete of the future”. It delivers at minimum the same structural strength as reinforced concrete. 1 m3 of concrete weighs approximately 2.7 tons, while 1 m3 of CLT weighs 400 kg and has the same resistance. Contrary to popular belief, wood is an amazing insulator and can provide use all year round. Physically, to achieve the same degree of insulation that a 0.1 m thick CLT wall would afford, a concrete wall 1.80 m thick (1/18 ratio) would be needed.
Mass timber enables inherent fire resistance through the insulation of inner layers and due to that is considered one of the least flammable materials for construction. For example, in a fire-resistance test, 100 mm CLT wall has a burn time of 2 hours (unlike steel, CLT remains structurally stable at high temperatures). It is a sustainable type of construction that contributes to the reduction of carbon footprint both, through the carbon captured and stored in the wood products and the avoidance of alternative CO2 intensive materials.
"Contrary to popular belief, wood is a natural fire-resistant element that can remain highly stable in an event of fire by creating a protective charred layer."
When timber is exposed to heat, it goes through a thermal breakdown process and a layer of char forms on its surface. Wood has around a 10-12% moisture content and when it ignites, the moisture evaporates, and the charring process begins. This charred layer acts as a natural insulator which protects the inner core.
The surviving structure in the uncharred inner core remains relatively unaffected, maintaining its structural strength and stability. Typically, a wood structure can remain stable for up to two hours when exposed to a fully developed fire.
HAS provides advance technological and engineering solution for complex, safe and sustainable superstructures.
Provides structural analysis, feasibility studies, value engineering, computational design, and optimization. Specializes in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and building physics.
Through partnerships with top European factories, offers competitive pricing, resource availability, and high-speed production for prefabricated mass timber materials like CLT and Glulam. Ensures accurate design control and timely delivery of materials.
Offers shop and assembly drawings, site construction plans, certified mass timber erectors, and specialized tools. Provides systems for soundproofing, airtightness, weather protection, and waterproofing. Includes maintenance services, warranties, and annual contracts.
With a strong commitment to sustainable practices, we offer high-quality timber products sourced from responsibly managed forests. They cater to a wide range of clients in construction, architecture, and design, providing services from sourcing and procurement to custom fabrication and logistics.
