Material Cultures on transforming woodland waste into sustainable sheet materials20 January 2025IntelligenceNew biomaterials research shows the potential of bark and other timber byproducts in ply, composites and claddingNew biomaterials research shows the potential of bark and other timber byproducts in ply, composites and claddingRegion: LondonMore: BiomaterialsMaterial CulturesSustainable materialsEnglish Woodland TimberWoodBarkTimber
Will there be enough sustainable timber to go round?16 December 2024IntelligenceAs the construction sector turns increasingly to timber to achieve net zero, forestry may be unable to keep paceAs the construction sector turns increasingly to timber to achieve net zero, forestry may be unable to keep paceRegion: United KingdomMore: Sustainable architectureTimber constructionWaugh ThistletonStephen CousinsDesign construction & technologyCross-laminated timberLaminated veneer lumber
Mass timber construction joins the conservation sector4 November 2022ProductsMass timber insertion is part of Walworth Town Hall restorationMass timber insertion is part of Walworth Town Hall restorationRegion: LondonMore: Feix & MerlinWalworthSouthwarkEnglish HeritageConservation & heritageTimberTimber constructionJan-Carlos Kucharek
Breaking timber in Denmark: How, why and what next27 November 2024IntelligenceThe motivations and issues of designing in timberThe motivations and issues of designing in timberRegion: EuropeMore: Design construction & technologyCF MøllerJohn JervisSustainable architectureDenmarkStructural timberRob MarshCOP29Bio-based constructionTimberCLT
Demystifying beginner's guide aims to boost appropriate use of timber19 June 2023ProductsWidespread misunderstanding threatens carbon reduction targetsWidespread misunderstanding threatens carbon reduction targetsRegion: United KingdomMore: Waugh Thistleton ArchitectsStructural timberStephen CousinsMMCDesign construction & technologyTimber Development UKRIBA 2030 Climate ChallengeClimate emergency
Timber frames reach higher: Waugh Thistleton’s Black & White Building26 September 2022IntelligenceThe UK’s first six-storey office with an entirely timber superstructureThe UK’s first six-storey office with an entirely timber superstructureRegion: United KingdomMore: Waugh ThistletonTimberTimber frameAndrew PearsonDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureClimate action
In association with MetsaWoodTimber gains in stature8 May 2017ProductsWhat is the future for engineered timber? Ask the expertsWhat is the future for engineered timber? Ask the expertsRegion: United KingdomMore: TimberTall buildingsDesigning & building itExpertsInnovationMaterials
Is Paris’s Wood Up a template for future timber housing projects?3 January 2025BuildingsLAN Architecture’s 16-storey tower, Wood Up, is the tallest timber building in FranceLAN Architecture’s 16-storey tower, Wood Up, is the tallest timber building in FranceRegion: EuropeMore: LAN ArchitectureParisTimber constructionHousingDesign construction & technologyBio-based constructionCLT
Keep your timber local4 January 2018IntelligenceKeep your timber localKeep your timber localRegion: WalesMore: TimberMaterialsProcurement & contractsLocalismSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
How to make timber buildings viable15 August 2022IntelligenceInsurance, risk and hybrid structures – making mass timber buildingsInsurance, risk and hybrid structures – making mass timber buildingsRegion: United KingdomMore: TimberMaterialsCLTLVLGlulamFireSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyLegal regulatory & statuary complianceStephen CousinsWaugh Thistleton
How timber helped SUMA step up to the top26 April 2024CultureInterview with the Spanish architect of Gabriel García Márquez LibraryInterview with the Spanish architect of Gabriel García Márquez LibraryRegion: EuropeMore: SUMA ArquitecturaeuMies Award for Emerging ArchitectureeuMies Award for ArchitectureBarcelonaMadridSpainDesign construction & technologyJan-Carlos KucharekTimberStructural timberLibrarySustainable architecturePlaces planning & community
In association with IROBSW launches IRO range of heat-treated architectural timbers13 November 2018ProductsIRO heat-treated timber offers alternative cladding solutionIRO heat-treated timber offers alternative cladding solutionRegion: United KingdomMore: FacadesInteriorsBSW TimberIROArchitectural timber