Case Study

Brewing the ideal cladding solution
by Jennie Ward|05 September 23|Build, Supply
A Costa Coffee drive-thru shines with sustainable Western Red Cedar cladding thanks to a partnership between International Timber, Jewson and Ascia Construction. The new Costa Coffee site is located at the Adanac Health and Innovation Campus in Southampton and will serve those working at and visiting the hospital site. The...
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Computer-cut plywood housing that smells great!
by Jennie Ward|16 June 23|Build, Design, Supply
Facit Homes designs and builds sustainable homes using plywood from UPM. Founder Bruce Bell explains why digital manufacturing techniques and BioBond gluing technology have enabled them to make computer-cut houses. Sustainability is about far more than identifying the right materials when Facit Homes plans a new low-carbon project. They assess...
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black and white building
Black & White Building takes Lathams back to the future
by Jennie Ward|08 June 23|Build, Design, Supply
TDUK member James Latham played a pivotal role in the development of the landmark Black & White Building in Shoreditch, London. The Black & White Building was completed in January 2023 as the latest in flexible workspaces from co-working provider The Office Group (TOG). Designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects and...
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Cambridge library
European oak adds warmth to Cambridge library
by Jennie Ward|02 March 23|Build, Supply
More than £300,000 of European Oak timber was used to create the new Magdalene College Library in Cambridge. TDUK spoke to timber supplier James Latham to find out more. From Niall McLaughlin Architects’ initial sketches through to the delivery, fabrication and installation of engineered timber components, the new Magdalene College...
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A roof deck on top of the newly renovated Clifford's Tower
New lease of life for Clifford’s Tower
by Jennie Ward|08 February 23|Build, Supply
Soaring timber columns create an impressive structure as part of the newly restored Clifford’s Tower in York, which was shortlisted for a 2022 Wood Award. © Dirk LindnerTimber columns support the roof deck at Clifford Tower Clifford’s Tower, once the keep of York Castle, is a scheduled monument perched on...
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