Embodied Carbon Data for Timber Products

by TDUK|04 March 2620 May 26|Design, Sustainability

Although timber is classed as a low embodied carbon construction material, different timber products will have different embodied carbon values depending on the energy inputs during processing and transportation.

Setra Wood Products – Sustainability Study

by Matt Milton|02 February 2613 February 26|Supply

Setra Wood Products distributes and holds stock of high quality Scandinavian wood products throughout England, Wales and Scotland. It is part of the Swedish Setra Group and is headquartered on the docks in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

Optoppen – building upwards with timber

by Guest Author|19 January 2631 March 26|Sustainability

“Optoppen,” a Dutch term translating as “topping up,” refers to a construction method aimed at maximising the usable space in our cities through the addition of lightweight, low-carbon roof extensions. The Optoppen project promotes and facilitates the low-carbon redevelopment and extension of existing buildings.

U-Build – a DIY modular building system

by Matt Milton|19 January 2617 February 26|Build, Design

U-Build is a modular building system developed by architecture practice Studio Bark, with consultation with Structure Workshop and Cut and Construct. It is designed to be easy to construct and quick to deconstruct at the end of its useful life.

UPM Timber and Plywood Sustainability Study

by Matt Milton|18 January 2617 February 26|Supply

UPM timber and WISA® plywood are part of the larger UPM group. A Finnish materials solution company, UPM spans sectors including construction, packaging, transport, printing, publishing, textiles and others.

The zero-emissions resource pool: construction materials compatible with a realistic view of delivering zero-emissions in the UK by 2050

by Guest Author|19 October 2519 October 25|Sustainability

This summary outlines research that provides a critical review of options to supply construction materials in the UK with realistic expectations about the availability of carbon storage, zero-emissions electricity and zero-emissions transport.

Introduction to Timber and the Circular Economy

by Matt Milton|14 July 2528 August 25|Design, Sustainability

Timber In Construction Manifesto

by TDUK|18 July 2426 July 24|Policy, Sustainability

The Timber In Construction Manifesto. Rethinking our built environment. A bold plan for building higher quality, lower carbon homes, schools, workplaces and communities using timber.

Net zero roadmap for timber

by Liam Macandrew|05 February 2409 February 24|Sustainability

Our strategy for helping establish and support a clear route to net-zero for the timber supply chain by 2050. Commissioned by Timber Development UK (TDUK) in collaboration with eleven UK timber trade associations, the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap was developed following a comprehensive effort to map and measure carbon...

EPD Database

by Liam Macandrew|25 January 2424 July 24|Sustainability

A new database to provide carbon data for common timber products, allowing specifiers to make more informed decisions. To achieve national and international targets to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we need to measure, understand, and significantly reduce the embodied carbon within the buildings and infrastructure we construct....

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