Japik Wijnants

Co-Founder

HALM GmbH

Berlin, Germany

119 profile visitsSustainable/circular solution provider

Co‑founder of Halm GmbH, creating modular, climate‑positive wooden buildings with straw infill and exploring serial retrofitting solutions.

My organisation

HALM GmbH

HALM GmbH

Company (SME)

Berlin, Germany

At Halm GmbH, we specialize in prefabricated wooden shell construction with straw infill for residential buildings, creating a modular system for climate‑positive construction. Our approach combines natural, regenerative materials with precision prefabrication to ensure high energy performance, carbon storage, and efficient assembly. We are also developing the infrastructure for regional sustainable building, including a straw rebaler to supply certified straw bales across northern Germany. Serial retrofitting is a key focus, addressing the need for affordable green solutions in existing buildings. At Halm, we see ourselves as part of the Bauwende, contributing to a scalable, regenerative, and climate‑responsible transformation of the building sector for today and future generations.
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About me

I am an entrepreneur with a background in architecture and art, combining creative vision with hands-on execution. I have founded ventures ranging from a bicycle messenger company and a design label to a joinery studio. Today, as founder of Halm GmbH, I am rethinking construction in the spirit of the Bauwende — developing prefabricated buildings made from 98% bio-based materials to help drive a fundamental shift toward regenerative, climate-responsible building.

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Skills

  • technical planning and design
  • Hands-on Problem Solving
  • Prefabrication & Modular Construction
  • process efficiency
  • Prototyping & Product Development

Interests

  • Prefabrication & Modular Construction
  • Circular / Bio-based Material Strategies
  • Research partnerships
  • Serial retrofit

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  • Product

    Modular Climate-Positive Timber & Straw Construction System

    HALM GmbH develops prefabricated wooden shell systems with straw infill for modular, climate-positive residential buildings and scalable green retrofitting.

    • Construction & Mining
    Author

    Co-Founder at HALM GmbH

    Berlin, Germany