Alex de Rijke
Professor of timber architecture and practitioner known for pioneering cross-laminated timber projects and award-winning work such as the Hastings Pier rebuild and experimental CLT houses.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 17min
How modular homes are rebuilding Portugal’s ruins
Sandra Frank, founding partner at Arvet, explains large timber projects and forestry practices. Amaro Santos, shareholder at Jular, describes factory-built wooden modules and modular construction benefits. Alex de Rijke, timber architecture professor, recounts pioneering CLT projects and flat-pack houses. They discuss modular builds, CLT panels, supply limits and how timber is reshaping rural rebuilding in Portugal.
