Use Wood with a clear conscience
Sara kulturhus stands proudly like an exclamation mark in the middle of Skellefteå, a city in northern Sweden. Rising to 80 metres over 20 floors, it is one of the tallest wooden buildings anywhere in the world.
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Timber Shortage Eases in Boost for Self Builders and Home Improvers
Timber Shortage Eases in Boost for Self Builders and Home Improvers. The timber shortage has brought price hikes and delays, but there is good news as supply increases.
Grand Entrance for UC4 Glulam
Eurban were appointed as specialist timber engineers and subcontractors to carry out the design, supply and assembly of the new theatre’s CLT and glulam superstructure, after being approached by Johnathan Tuckey Design in 2016 for early specialist input on the engineered timber aspects of the project.
Australian Architects Declare Net Zero Carbon For National Building Code
AUSTRALIAN architect members of the global organisation Architects Declare are having their say on the National Construction Code updates to make sure every new home – without costing more – will raise the required standards of sustainability.
Softwood supply finally catching construction demand
These record-breaking volumes of imports reflect high demand for timber products with a strong RM&I sector and a resurgent private housing market having kept supply on allocation.
Wood Awards 2021 winners announced
The Wood Awards shortlist now announced. Nineteen structures and eleven products have been shortlisted. We have built a new 2021 website which is linked to from the main site.
The 2021 Wood Awards shortlist now announced
The Wood Awards shortlist now announced. Nineteen structures and eleven products have been shortlisted. We have built a new 2021 website which is linked to from the main site.
Hexagonal Pavilion in the Institut Suédois
Hexagonal Pavilion in the Institut Suédois
Paris Design Week – September 2021 – The Hexagonal Pavilion. A joint initiative between Swedish Wood and Swedish architects. It was conceived by Swedish architectural practice, In Praise of Shadows, in partnership with construction company, Ramboll. Made from pine, and in a hexagonal form, this space symbolises the coming together of a Swedish raw material with French savoir-faire.
Fundamentals of timber – Trees and the nature of wood
Learn with TRADA Live: Fundamentals of timber provides a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of timber and is intended as an introductory resource for newcomers to the material and those looking to construct a strong foundational layer of knowledge upon which to build with the support of a trusted authority like TRADA.
Swedish Wood Announced As BIID Platinum Partner
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) provide a Platinum Partner programme for Industry Partners wishing to work closely with the Institute and Swedish Wood have become their latest member.