Sustainable timber

cover of Sourcing Timber Sustainably, a Knowledge Sheet from TDUK

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Supply, Sustainability

Obtaining certification for sustainably sourced timber is vital to reduce the environmental impacts of construction. Certification aids in achieving sustainability certifications for construction projects and requires a robust chain of custody system, which involves proper training and management of procurement, production, and storage of certified materials.

Sustainable Timber Use

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2309 May 25|Supply, Sustainability

The need to preserve natural resources for future generations has led to increasing interest in the use of timber as a building material. Timber is sustainable due to its inherent properties and characteristics, including its ability to absorb and store carbon for extended periods of time.

Timber and Embodied Carbon

by TDUK|01 November 2308 May 25|Design, Sustainability

Utilising sustainably sourced timber can help to reduce the embodied carbon emissions in buildings while also storing CO2e out of the atmosphere.

Lowfield Timber Frames assists Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry

by Jennie Ward|27 June 2327 August 23|Build, Supply, Sustainability

Lowfield Timber Frames has hosted the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee as part of the inquiry on Sustainable Timber and Deforestation. The inquiry is examining the sustainability of timber in the UK and the UK’s contribution to global deforestation. The inquiry will investigate how the UK, which imports most...

Sustainable timber

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