Inspirational timber architecture, buldings and interiors, locking away CO2 in wood fibre, brought to you by the UK's Timber Trade Federation.

London, UK
Joined January 2020
The Serpentine Pavilion in London removes 31 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere, mainly due to the use of timber & cork in its construction, offsetting its carbon-intensive materials, like concrete. Feel this was a missed opportunity to use more wood. dezeen.com/2021/06/16/carbon…
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Small Projects Finalist in the #PHTawards2021, Larch Corner is a timber triumph. Matching Passivhaus levels of efficiency with low carbon materials, this rural detached home truly strives for #netzero aspirations. #architecture #design passivhaustrust.org.uk/proje…
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Finalist for the #PHTawards2021, King’s College new student accommodation reinforces that Passivhaus projects can come in various shapes and sizes. Made from CLT, the building is low-carbon, comfortable and well-insulated. Perfect for studying ✍️. 👉passivhaustrust.org.uk/proje…
Imagine living in this beautiful Passivhaus block by the South Devon Coast 😍. Finalist for the #PHTawards2021, Seaton Beach, is the first multi-block in the UK to be certified as "Passivhaus Plus" and uses timber frame for its beautiful penthouse suite. passivhaustrust.org.uk/proje…
Do you think your timber design is award worthy? Entries are now open for the @woodawards 2021. There is no entry fee. Projects must be UK-based & have been completed in the last two years. Deadline is Friday 25 June. Click to see amazing past winners 👇woodawards2020.online/winner…
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We welcome @TimberTradeFed as the latest Registered Signatory joining @BSFCharter making a commitment to putting people’s #safety first, #buildingasaferfuture. Join the Charter #community here tinyurl.com/y63ut3dk #bsfcharter #buildingsafety #builtenvironment #construction
Builders, if your builders’ merchant says the timber is ‘green treated’, the first question to ask is: 'what Use Class application is that suitable for?' Read the blog to know what questions you should ask to get the right treated timber➡️fmb.org.uk/resource/question…
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East London House was the 2012 Private winner. There are only five weeks left to enter this year's competition. Enter via woodawards.com
Wood delivers on: 🏠Innovative design ⚡Speed 🌎Low carbon The correct choice of product, good design and the help of technology means that there are wood-based solutions for almost any form of construction. You can learn more here: ttf.co.uk/technical/ #architecture
The 2021 @woodawards entries are now open! The Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product #design in wood. You can see some of the incredible winning projects on our TimberWorks page: ttf.co.uk/timberworks/ #architecture #architect
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As our #builtenvironment accounts for 40% of the UK's carbon emissions in 2019, we need to reassess the way we build by focusing on the materials of our buildings. Building with timber: 💚 Stores carbon 🌎 Carbon negative 🌳 Sustainable dezeen.com/2021/04/22/archit… #architecture
Rye Apartments is a stirring reminder that wood stands at the forefront of #sustainabledesign and #construction. The CLT superstructure of the building provides thermal efficiency and has stored an incredible 227 tonnes of carbon dioxide. #TimberWorks woodawards2020.online/shortl…
Lewisham has secured planning approval for its first #Passivhaus #housing scheme. The scheme exemplifies we can build affordable, sustainable houses that contribute to the battle against #climatechange to create a home where people are proud to live. ⬇️ phoenixch.org.uk/news/green-…
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These six beautiful timber designs demonstrate how advanced applications of this age-old material have become reengineered and reimagined in everything from interior finishes to skyscraper structures, while reducing our carbon footprint. #architecture archpaper.com/2021/04/timber…
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Our latest #MeetingOurCertifiedCompanies interview is out! Today, we hear from Kevin Hill, CEO of Venturer Timberwork, as he talks about #sustainability in #construction and the meaning of PEFC certification to him and his customers. treee.es/venturer
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"Without Great Architecture We Are Nothing": Behind the Scenes with Edmund Sumner dlvr.it/RwZgjm
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Listen to this podcast from 28 mins where Dale Vince, of @Ecotricity and chairman of Forest Green Rovers, recognised as the world’s greenest club discusses his new stadium design in terms of fire safety and carbon emissions lnkd.in/ghrry7t
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#wood and theater, a historical relationship that continues today 😀 #buildings #Construction #architecture #timber #KnoWood #WorldTheatreDay
An historic milestone for the construction of #TheShakespeareNorthPlayhouse in #Prescot has been reached as the installation of the timber frame theatre has begun. This will create the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the building. orlo.uk/nhIKP @KnowShakespeare @McCurdyAndCo
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📢 Architects support the Climate & Ecological Emergency Bill!! 📢 We went back to our spiritual home on #WaterlooBridge to drop a banner in support of the #CEEBill Read more and ask your MP to support: ceebill.uk 🌍🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
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