Glulam

The Glulam Handbook Vol. 3
by Swedish Wood|26 July 24|Design
This publication is the first of the four-part Glulam Handbook, and contains facts about glulam and planning guidance.
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The Glulam Handbook Vol. 2
by Swedish Wood|26 July 24|Design
This publication is the first of the four-part Glulam Handbook, and contains facts about glulam and planning guidance.
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The Glulam Handbook Vol. 1
by Swedish Wood|26 July 24|Design
This publication is the first of the four-part Glulam Handbook, and contains facts about glulam and planning guidance.
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Glued Laminated Timber Glulam
Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam)
by Edinburgh Napier University|10 June 24|Design
Glued Laminated Timber, commonly referred to as glulam or GLT, comprises several layers of dimensioned, strength-graded timber bonded together with structural adhesive to increase structural performance. It is one of several systems that connect a series of smaller timber elements together to form larger panel or beam products.
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Glued Laminated Timber Glulam Properties
Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) Properties
by Edinburgh Napier University|10 June 24|Design
Glued Laminated Timber, commonly referred to as glulam or GLT, has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. It is comparatively light, and as such can generate economies in foundations costs when used efficiently.
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Designing with Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam)
by Edinburgh Napier University|10 June 24|Design
Glued Laminated Timber, commonly referred to as Glulam or GLT, comprises several layers of dimensioned, strength-graded timber bonded together with structural adhesive to increase structural performance.
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Post and beam was used for London's award-winning Black and White Building; © Waugh Thistleton architects
A beginner’s guide to Post and Beam
by Matt Milton|27 May 24|Build, Design
In this extract from Timber Typologies - TDUK's handy introduction to the main timber construction methods - we take a look at post and beam construction. Combining MMC Category 2 and 3 products, and evolving from lightweight timber frame construction, post and beam systems rely upon the load-bearing capabilities of...
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Technique Building extension retrofit glulam CLT exterior
The Technique Building
by Matt Milton|30 April 24|Design
The Technique Building received a new lease of life by a superstructure of glulam column-and-beam frame, and new storeys (with solid CLT floor slabs) added to the top. The building's six storeys feature high ceilings and generous open volumes.
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Lower James Street
by Matt Milton|30 April 24|Design
This rooftop extension of a 1920s office building used pre-fabricated CLT to create a dramatic double-height office space with a mezzanine floor and angled rooflights.
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WorkStack
by Bryony Bodimeade|29 April 24|Design
Located at the periphery of the Charlton Riverside industrial area in Greenwich, WorkStack provides an exemplary new model for building high density, affordable, urban workspaces.
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