Timber, health and wealth: the mental and physical benefits of timber buildings

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Timber, health and wealth: the mental and physical benefits of timber buildings
by Matt Milton|01 October 26|Design
How can buildings help people to live better lives? That was one of the questions being asked last week at ‘Health=Wealth’ event, hosted by architects and TDUK members Waugh Thistleton. Kirsten Haggart, Director at Waugh Thistleton, introduced a fascinating new publication of theirs, titled simply Wellbeing Report, a part of...
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A multi-material future: how to design with a palette of biomaterials
by Matt Milton|24 September 26|Design
Timber is a robust, low-carbon building material that has been used for centuries. It’s not surprising that designers who use timber are often also interested in other biomaterials - such as hemp, bamboo or rammed earth. We hear from three ingenious designers who have found that timber works very well...
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SR Timber celebrates EPD for SRT Gold
by Jennie Ward|10 September 26|Build, Supply
SR Timber has received third-party verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SRT GOLD BS 5534 graded roofing batten. An EPD is a third-party-verified, standardised document that provides transparent data on a product’s life-cycle environmental impact, including its carbon footprint. It provides customers and partners with clear, reliable...
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Deeside brings affordable timber homes to Yorkshire
by Matt Milton|17 August 26|Design
Magna Rise is a 68-home affordable residential development in East Cowton, North Yorkshire. The scheme addresses long-standing rural housing need in a village that has experienced limited investment and population decline in recent years. Deeside Timberframe was appointed to design, manufacture and erect the full timber frame structure for all...
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Timber connections – an introduction
by Matt Milton|14 August 26|Design
A connection consists of two or more timber members joined with one or more mechanical fasteners. Connections are important in timber structures because they provide continuity to timber members, as well as strength and stability within structure. Connections are a critical factor in the design: the strength of the connectors...
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Turkey bans Oak product imports
by Jennie Ward|10 August 26|Build, Supply
Turkey has implemented a total ban on Oak product imports. The ban, which was introduced on 4 August, applies globally to all Oak product suppliers, and includes products such as red and white Oak and kiln-dried (KD) Oak timber. This means exporters are now unable to ship Oak products to...
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Exterior timber performance: durability, coating and long-term protection
by TDUK|03 August 26|Design
Timber continues to grow in popularity across exterior applications including cladding, decking, fencing and landscaping structures. Demand remains steady across both residential and commercial sectors, driven by timber’s natural good looks, sustainability credentials and versatility in design. However, long-term performance outdoors depends on more than aesthetics alone. Whether specifying timber...
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Timber transforms an end-of-terrace: Blythe Hill House
by Bryony Bodimeade|17 July 26|Design
The familiar form and look of a 1970s terraced house has been tastefully updated and upgraded, using timber and other biomaterials. When it came to the extension and renovation of his southeast London home, George Reed of TDUK members Price & Myers was in a uniquely well-informed position… We knew...
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Confidence and rising costs remain challenging, says first-ever TDUK Market Briefing
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Statistics, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published its first-ever Market Briefing, bringing together economic analysis, market data and insight from businesses across the supply chain to provide a detailed picture of the issues shaping the timber industry during the first half of 2026. Drawing on contributions from timber merchants, sawmills, manufacturers and...
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C16 campaign webinar highlights opportunities for homegrown timber
by Jennie Ward|18 June 26|Build, Supply
Greater use of homegrown C16 timber could strengthen UK manufacturing, improve supply chain resilience and support the ambitions set out in the Government’s Timber in Construction Roadmap, according to a webinar organised as part of the Trust UK C16 Timber Campaign. The webinar, which was hosted by the Institution of...
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