Expertly Built Wooden Houses, Outdoor Spaces & Renovations in Portugal

As a leading Portuguese building company, we specialize in high-quality wooden houses in Portugal, combining expert craftsmanship with sustainable construction. With experience gained in New Zealand’s harsh climate, we apply advanced timber framing techniques, including NZS 3604 regulations, to enhance durability and efficiency. Wooden houses in Portugal offer a perfect blend of natural aesthetics, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly living—ideal for those seeking a sustainable and stylish home.

Key benefits of timber frame construction for wooden houses in Portugal

Strength and Stability

Modern timber frame systems are engineered for exceptional strength and stability. When constructed according to NZS 3604, timber frames withstand substantial loads, including lateral forces such as wind and earthquakes. This makes timber frames not only a durable choice but also one that provides peace of mind in regions prone to environmental challenges.

Comfortable Living Spaces

Timber-framed homes are known for their natural warmth and charm. Wood inherently helps regulate indoor temperatures, creating a cozy atmosphere in winter and a cooler environment in summer. This natural insulating property enhances the overall comfort of your living space, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling systems.

Humidity Management

One of the unique advantages of timber is its ability to absorb and release moisture. This "breathing" quality helps maintain healthier humidity levels within the home, preventing issues like condensation and mold. Properly treated and constructed timber frames ensure a balanced indoor climate, improving air quality and overall well-being.

Speed of Construction

Timber frame construction is significantly faster than traditional masonry methods. Pre-fabricated elements can be assembled quickly on-site, reducing construction time and labor costs. Faster project completion not only minimizes disruptions but also allows homeowners to enjoy their new spaces sooner.

Sustainability

Timber is a renewable resource, making it an excellent choice for environmentally conscious construction. When sourced responsibly, it has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to other building materials. Timber also promotes energy efficiency by providing natural insulation, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling in wooden houses in Portugal.

Aesthetic Appeal

Beyond its sustainability, timber offers timeless aesthetic appeal, adding warmth and character to any home design. The natural textures and rich tones of wood create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both traditional and modern architecture. Whether used for rustic cabins or contemporary wooden houses in Portugal, timber enhances the overall charm and elegance of a home.

Built with Expertise

At Tuiwood Projects, we blend traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to construct timber-framed homes that are strong, stable, and tailored to your lifestyle. Inspired by the rigorous standards of New Zealand’s NZS 3604, we bring a proven methodology to Portugal, ensuring every project is built to last.

Whether you’re considering a new home or a renovation project, timber frame construction offers the perfect balance of functionality, comfort, and beauty.

Contact us to learn how we can bring your vision to life using this remarkable building method.

Wood houses

Discover the timeless beauty and eco-sustainability of wooden houses. We bring the natural charm of wood to modern architecture. Our wooden houses combine the strength of traditional construction with the benefits of energy efficiency and contemporary design. Each home is unique, reflecting your connection to the environment and providing a truly welcoming space to call home.

Keys in your hand wooden Houses

Tuiwood projects is a small company run by innovative, inventive, energetic and ambitious young people from a range of different countries. Our background ranges from furniture and cabinet making to camper van building to full sized house constructions. With experience in the industry in Germany, New Zealand and Australia. We moved to Portugal, basing ourselves in Vila Praia de Âncora; a typical Portuguese coastal town, situated right below the northern Portuguese and Spanish border. It is a very suitable location for our chosen lifestyle, The area allows us to be close to nature, become part of a friendly community and have a fit and healthy lifestyle which benefits our craftsmanship.

Explore the convenience and fulfilment of having your wooden house in Portugal. We offer a complete approach to building your dream home, taking care of every detail, from design to key delivery. Our experienced and dedicated team ensures that your vision is turned into reality, giving you peace of mind throughout the process. Discover how the this experience makes building your wooden house an exciting and hassle-free journey.

Modern Wooden House

Imagine a home that harmonizes the natural aesthetics of wood with contemporary style. Our modern wooden houses are the ideal fusion between tradition and innovation. Every detail is carefully designed to create an elegant and functional environment where comfort meets sustainability. Whether it's a serene getaway or a primary residence, our approach to building modern wooden homes redefines the concept of living, bringing wood into the modern day.

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Compact living is something we at Tuiwood love. Having a small, functional home that uses very little energy is in our eyes the way of the future. Wether it be a house for that special holiday or something to live in for life with that special someone. We build tiny houses that are made to last.

Campervans

Custom camper vans is something that we love, having a unique hand built space to call home on the road can be a very special thing. Our vans range from a a simple well lined and insulated van with a sofa-bed to a fully kitted out van with a full kitchen, shower, toilet and sound system.Some of us started out as house builders and some of us as van builders. Bottom line is if you want a comfortable place to call home anywhere you are or want to travel far and wide while enjoy ing many of the comforts of being at home in your cosy functional small living space then get in touch today and we can make a quote.

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UX process whose sole objective is to design a system that offers a great experience to its users. Thus UXD embraces the theories of a number of disciplines such as user interface design, usability, accessibility, information architecture, and Human Computer Interaction.

Ecological house

Embracing a sustainable lifestyle starts with our approach to building green homes. Each home is designed to blend in with the environment, using natural materials and earth-friendly practices. From energy efficiency to waste reduction, our green homes are a commitment to a brighter future.

Our story

Tuiwood projects is a small company run by innovative, inventive, energetic and ambitious young people from a range of different countries. Our background ranges from furniture and cabinet making to camper van building to full sized house constructions. With experience in the industry in Germany, New Zealand and Australia.

We moved to Portugal, basing ourselves in Vila Praia de Âncora; a typical Portuguese coastal town, situated right below the northern Portuguese and Spanish border. It is a very suitable location for our chosen lifestyle, The area allows us to be close to nature, become part of a friendly community and have a fit and healthy lifestyle which benefits our craftsmanship.

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What our clients say

"I wanted a rustic style cabin for my land and I got in touch with Tuiwood. they came out and built it for me in a few months and it was exactly what I wanted at this point in my project. A warm comfortable, well designed space with plenty of light and holds its heat on those cold winter nights, but also is a nice cool space in winter to get away from the heat. I was impressed with their attention to detail and ability to find the best solutions for my choices on the project."

- Carine

I bought a Mercedes van from the guys at Tuiwood, I am very happy with my van. It has a lot of space good and places to put all the things I travel with. It is great for me to be able live inside my van for as long as I want and It always feels like home. I also really love the the way they chose where to put the different patterns on the wood in different parts of the van, it is like art work!

- Herman