PUUSTER is a five-year interdisciplinary research project led by Tallinn University of Technology, the University of Tartu, and the Estonian Academy of Arts. The name combines the Estonian word "puu" (tree in Estonian) with the idea of boosting — reflecting our mission to give new life and value to wood resources that are often overlooked.

Together with leading industry partners, we explore how bark beetle–damaged timber, industrial by-products, and forest residues can be transformed into sustainable construction materials. Our goal is to accelerate the transition towards circular, resource-efficient building practices and strengthen the competitiveness of timber as a trusted construction material.