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Designing for Natural Durability
by Guest Author|08 June 25|Design
The case studies in this publication demonstrate longevity and durability of untreated timber used in external instances. They show that timber can provide robust results with an unparalleled aesthetic free from chemical treatments.
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Measuring Mass Timber: proof that mass timber buildings cut carbon in half
by Matt Milton|03 March 25|Design
Measuring Mass Timber is a report - free to download - that convincingly demonstrates the many benefits of mass timber. It examines five different mass timber buildings, of varying type and purpose, in detail; working with the designers to apply rigorous, consistent analysis to each. The key takeaways are great...
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Architype Limited
by WPiMISSync|26 January 24|Design
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untreated cladding
How well does untreated timber cope outdoors?
by Matt Milton|24 August 23|Build, Design
Timber does not necessarily have to be treated to be used externally. It can provide robust results with an unparalleled aesthetic - free from chemical treatments. In this extract from TDUK's forthcoming Designing for Natural Durability, we showcase some great examples of buildings whose robust timber is weathering naturally and...
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Architype timber
A practice that puts sustainability at the heart of everything
by Matt Milton|09 February 23|Build, Design, Sustainability
Designing buildings that work for people and planet - that is Architype's ethos. This pioneering architecture practice - and TDUK member - has always championed sustainability. From its early days of self-build houses in the 1990s to its major Passivhaus projects today, Architype has thought long and hard about the...
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The Enterprise Centre
by TDUK|13 September 22|Design, Education
The Enterprise Centre, a new building on the University of East Anglia (UEA) campus, is an outstanding example of sustainability and low-embodied carbon construction. Completed in 2015, the building uses natural and bio-based materials sourced from local supply chains, including Norfolk thatch, recycled timber cladding and glulam columns of local...
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