The founder of Dorna EcoHouse, Vasile CHIRUȚĂ, at FERM 2025: “We have demonstrated that it is possible to build sustainably, from scratch, here in Țara Dornelor”
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Vatra Dornei, July 9–13, 2025 | Regional Economic Forum Moldova brought together, over four days, key players from local and central public administration, the business environment, academia, NGOs, and international organizations to discuss the future of a region at a crossroads.
Vasile Chiruță, founder of Dorna EcoHouse, outlined a clear vision on how local resources can be leveraged intelligently and sustainably, even in a tense economic climate. Present at the Regional Economic Forum Moldova (FERM 2025), held in Vatra Dornei, he delivered a lesson in authentic entrepreneurship and a call for fairness, innovation, and collaboration.
Founded 25 years ago in Vatra Dornei, Dorna EcoHouse is a company specialized in the production of ecological, eco-passive wooden houses, with a strong focus on exports, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Built on a solid foundation of investments from European funds, the company represents a model of sustainable and competitive regional entrepreneurship.
Directly addressing the dysfunctions of the fiscal and economic system, Chiruță delivered a powerful message to the decision-makers present at the forum.
“We would be much more satisfied if we could see that the taxes and fees we pay, and for which we struggle, perhaps 24 hours a day, were allocated more equitably for society and were visible in economic progress.”
He thus highlighted a gap between the real contribution of the private sector and the visible results at the local level, advocating for the reorientation of public investments towards productive industries and strategic areas.
The founder of Dorna EcoHouse presented the company’s journey as an example of organic and responsible development, in contrast to the systemic bankruptcy of state-owned companies in the wood processing sector:
“While state companies that had strong infrastructures were bankrupted and sold off in pieces, we demonstrated, starting from scratch, that it is possible to invest in infrastructure, buildings, and production lines, and that this natural resource can be valorized at a higher level.”
The results speak for themselves: 80% of the company’s turnover comes from exports, and Dorna EcoHouse is an ambassador of Romanian quality and sustainability in Europe. This success was not accidental: “Operating in this field for 25 years, we must maintain a very high quality level while also being competitive.”
Technology, Ecology, and Tradition: The Future of Romanian Wooden Houses
Specialized in constructing ecological and eco-passive wooden houses, the company has been involved in important European projects, especially in areas of high natural value, such as the White Mountains National Parks.
“We have valuable experience and wish to collaborate with partners and clients open to innovative ideas and sustainable projects, including in the field of quality.”
This openness to innovation is based on a sustainable development vision, where the tradition of Romanian craftsmanship is enhanced by state-of-the-art technology. Chiruță emphasized this balance:
“Our work is a balance between tradition and innovation, between craftsmanship and technology.”
The Forests of Suceava: Resource, Responsibility, Pride
In a broader context, the entrepreneur praised the efforts for certification and sustainable exploitation of forests in Suceava County:
“We treat this natural resource with respect. We are proud that 90% of the county’s forests are certified. RomSilva manages them rationally, based on a 10-year management plan.”
This approach, he says, ensures long-term sustainability and provides the local business environment with a solid foundation for green initiatives and ecological projects.
Conclusion: Entrepreneurship with Local Roots and a Global Vision
Vasile Chiruță’s speech at FERM 2025 provided a clear example of responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship, built not on opportunism but on trust in local resources and consistent work. Dorna EcoHouse proves that real economic development can start in areas considered peripheral, as long as it is based on environmental respect, smart investments, and international standards.
His call for fiscal fairness, collaboration, and valorization of productive industry is timely for the entire region. Moldova does not need miracles but models like this one: solid, proven, and engaged. When local entrepreneurs are supported and heard, sustainable development becomes possible—and visible.
