Fukuoka Prefecture and Forest Villa Home Sign Comprehensive Agreement to Promote Timber Use
Forest Villa Home has signed an agreement with Fukuoka Prefecture to promote the use of CLT (Cross Laminated Timber). The partnership aims to expand the use of locally produced wood and achieve a decarbonized society. The company plans to build a new 5-story headquarters using CLT.
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Forest Villa Home Co., Ltd. (President: Akira Nakayasu; Headquarters: Fukuoka City) has signed an agreement with Fukuoka Prefecture regarding the use of CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) to promote the use of locally produced wood in private buildings. A signing ceremony was held at the Fukuoka Prefectural Government office on May 11, 2026, attended by officials including Mr. Terumitsu Tokuda (Director of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department of Fukuoka Prefecture) and Mr. Akira Nakayasu. This agreement aims to realize a decarbonized society and revitalize the local community by expanding the use of Fukuoka-produced timber. As a pioneering model for timber use, the company will promote construction projects that maximize the value of local wood, starting with the construction of its new headquarters using CLT.
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What are the benefits of wooden construction in Fukuoka?
Using locally produced timber helps reduce environmental impact and contributes to the local economy.