LKR Innovation House – a 1990s timber warehouse transformed
A former timber warehouse, located in Østbirk, Denmark, has been reimagined and transformed into a vibrant innovation hub - a new workspace for Velux employees.
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Hiltingbury School – a model for industrialised retrofit
This pilot retrofit at Hiltingbury Junior School serves as proof of concept that outdated schools can be retrofitted using low-carbon materials (including homegrown timber) to substantially upgrade their performance.
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Croydon Smile Hub – a reassembled CLT pavilion
A fantastic example of timber reuse, this project proves that a whole CLT building can be unproblematically disassembled, transported and reassembled elsewhere to fulfill a useful - and entirely different - new purpose.
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Lignoloc Sustainability Study
Planks and panels made of solid timber, wood-based materials or gypsum fibre can be attached to wood building materials using its wooden nails; and connections can be made with it to produce bracing and load-bearing wall diaphragms.
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Bearing-Type Connections
Metal bearing-type connectors provide a structural connection and are an efficient, engineered solution for effectively joining timber members and transferring loads.
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Special Connections
Special connections for timber construction can provide solutions for situations where using standard off-the-shelf connectors is not a viable option.
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Environmental Impact of Timber Adhesives and Coatings
Adhesives, finishes, and preservatives are a significant factor in the strength, durability, and appearance of timber products. However, their use can impact human health and the environment, requiring care in their specification.
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Energy Retrofit with Timber
External timber doors must work in a demanding environment – directly exposed to varying weather and extremes of heat and cold externally, while contending with a much more temperate climate internally.
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Timber in Swimming Pool Construction
External timber doors must work in a demanding environment – directly exposed to varying weather and extremes of heat and cold externally, while contending with a much more temperate climate internally.
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Constructional Wood-Based Panels
This course is designed as an introduction and overview of Wood for Construction, with this module focusing specifically on Constructional Wood-Based Panels.
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