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Plus, Auburn partners with the Air Force on mass timber barracks and three construction companies announce executive moves.

Tate + Co designs treehouse to replace Wandsworth roundabout billboard

The Architects’ Journal Tate + Co designs treehouse to replace Wandsworth roundabout billboard Tate + Co has submitted plans for a treehouse-like timber structure to replace the large digital advertising billboard at Wandsworth Roundabout in south-west London The post Tate + Co designs treehouse to replace Wandsworth roundabout billboard appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

New CEO for STA

The Structural Timber Association has appointed Iain McIlwee as CEO, replacing Andrew Orrisss. McIlwee will take up the role from November.

McIlwee takes up role as timber association boss

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as chief executive, with the former Finishes and Interiors Sector boss taking up the role on 2 November. McIlwee will succeed Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down after leading the association on an interim basis. McIlwee… The post McIlwee takes up role as timber association boss appeared first on Construction News.

From Single-Use to Reusable: The Future of Exhibition Stand Construction

The post From Single-Use to Reusable: The Future of Exhibition Stand Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When people think about sustainable construction, exhibition stands probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But step inside a major exhibition hall during build-up and you’ll see just how much temporary construction takes place. Timber and MDF walls are built, surfaces are painted or finished with laminates, sub-floors and floor coverings are laid, […]

Belinda Carr - How to Stop Thermal Bridging with T Studs

Wood is a conductor or a thermal bridge. It allows heat to flow easily from the exterior to the interior or vice versa. To solve this problem, a company in the States, called US Engineered Wood, has invented the T-Stud, a framing member that improves the energy efficiency of buildings by acting like a thermal break instead of a thermal bridge.

Forterra - Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), 16022022

Forterra is a Washington-based nonprofit that enhances, supports, and stewards the region’s most precious resources — its communities and its ecosystems. Forterra conserves and stewards land, develops innovative policies, and supports sustainable rural and urban development. In its more than 30-year history, Forterra has helped conserve more than 275,000 acres.

The Office Group - Structural Changes - Constructing The Black & White Building, 04042022

TOG and Waugh Thistleton Architects talk through the design and construction of the "Black and White building" which was constructed with cross laminate timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL). By building with timber the structure 'trapped' 945 tonnes of embodied carbon

WoodSolutions - Can Timber Buildings Fight Climate Change, 15022022

Two guest speakers provide their insight into the significance of reducing embodied carbon in buildings in the current market environment, and the state-of-the-art approach to designing for sustainability and wellness, with timber structures. They are joined in the final Q&A session, by Engineers involved in 2 case studies mentioned in the CEFC report; 25 King Street, Brisbane and Latrobe University Student Accommodation, Victoria, Australia

CTBUH - The State of Tall Timber: A Global Audit, February 2022

A PDF copy of CTBUH's study of Tall Timber buildings is attached below. It provides a complete list of mass timber buildings worldwide, that are eight stories and higher. These buildings are completed or 'under-construction' as of February 2022 The buildings are also shown under the following classifications: - All timber - Concrete-Steel-Timber Hybrid - Concrete-Timber Hybrid - Steel-Timber Hybrid

Barrel Baths by Mirna Mora

Barrel Baths by Mirna Mora blends age-old boatbuilding techniques with modern wellness to create handcrafted wooden hot tubs and ice baths from reclaimed wine barrels. Every bath is unique—crafted in Victoria using 100-year-old French oak, showcasing elite workmanship and enduring quality. These aren't mass-produced tubs; they are timeless wellness pieces built with integrity. Whether you're after a rustic hot tub for your Airbnb or an ice bath to supercharge recovery, our barrels are engineered to last. We also supply half wine barrels and repurposed wine barrels in Tasmania. Built for beauty, performance, and the Australian climate. Barrel Baths by Mirna Mora Address: Brighton VIC 3186, Australia Phone: 0429318953 Website: https://barrelbaths.au/

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