Glulam

by Matt Milton|29 April 2402 October 24|Design

Oak Tree House is the first certified Passivhaus to be constructed in the Tyneside area. Built beside an oak tree on a large sloping rear garden plot, it uses a breathable twin timber frame, site-sourced stone and minimises the use of steel.

Timber is the star at Eton’s pool and sports hall

by Matt Milton|14 April 2414 April 24|Design

A timber structure clad in brick, Eton Sports & Aquatic Centre has become a much-loved asset to the College that's also used by the local community. The project came to Hopkins architects after they’d made a good first impression via a previous competition entry. They hadn’t won, but it had...

The Black & White Building

by Matt Milton|28 March 2409 May 25|Design

An adaptable building is a sustainable one – that was a key concept behind the design. There are no structural internal partition walls in the Black & White building, so the workspaces are large and open. The building's structure comprises a frame made of a beech-based laminated veneer lumber (LVL),...

Roof trusses add a touch of luxury to Oxfordshire development

by Jennie Ward|14 February 2414 February 24|Build, Supply

Having successfully worked with Miller Homes to supply high-quality engineered timber roof trusses for several housing developments in the West Midlands, Scotts Timber Engineering was asked to design and supply luxury car barns for Miller Homes’ Elmhurst Chase site in Carterton, Oxfordshire. Timber is a low-carbon solution, and incorporating this...

Demountable timber housing for 370 refugees – using no concrete at all

by Matt Milton|04 February 2420 February 24|Design, Sustainability

A building that had to be erected quickly and which could also be taken down within ten years: these were the criteria for the Rigot Collective Dwelling Centre, a two-building complex providing housing for 370 refugees in Rigot Park in Geneva, Switzerland. The client was Hospice Général - the main...

Pioneers of homegrown glulam: Buckland Timber

by Matt Milton|17 November 2328 February 24|Design

Many people are unaware that glulam manufacture exists in the UK. They think that glulam has to be imported from overseas. But there are some suppliers. When Robin Nicholson set up Buckland Timber in 2013, it was precisely to make glulam using locally grown wood... "We quickly realized that it...

Making a Splash | Why timber is a great choice for a swimming pool structure

by Matt Milton|17 November 2321 August 26|Build, Design, Supply

Many people might incorrectly think that timber is a risky choice for swimming pool construction. Quite the opposite: timber is a resilient, healthy and robust material to use. It also looks amazing... 10 metre beam, used with a king post truss pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved with...

Brent Cross Pavilion by Moxon Architects

A community showcase of flexible architecture

by Matt Milton|06 September 2308 March 24|Design

Embracing larch and spruce both in its structure and frame, Brent Cross Pavilion was the first building constructed in the new 180-acre Brent Cross Town development. Aiming to create a flourishing ‘park town’, real estate developer Related Argent - in partnership with Barnet Council - pledged to create 6,700 new...

Street scene showing the corner of the Technique Building, where the lower front building meets the higher back.

Moving on up: timber takes Technique Building to new heights

by Matt Milton|14 July 2328 February 24|Design

How did mass timber add extra floors - and a whole lot of flair - to the Technique Building? We catch up with Andy Heyne, of structural engineers Heyne Tillett Steel, to find out all the details. The building at 132 Goswell Road has been many things. Once it was...

Is mass timber the future of the workplace?

by TDUK|27 June 2330 January 24|Design

The use of mass timber in the commercial sector has seen a recent flourishing in the UK, with increasing interest from investors. Here, some of the frontrunners in the industry explain why. Occupiers want healthy and sustainable workspaces Alex Dunn, research manager at Cromwell Property Group, has undertaken extensive research...

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