A former timber warehouse, located in Østbirk, Denmark, has been reimagined and transformed into a vibrant innovation hub - a new workspace for Velux employees.
This pilot retrofit at Hiltingbury Junior School serves as proof of concept that outdated schools can be retrofitted using low-carbon materials (including homegrown timber) to substantially upgrade their performance.
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.
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.
Metal bearing-type connectors provide a structural connection and are an efficient, engineered solution for effectively joining timber members and transferring loads.
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.
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.
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.
This course is designed as an introduction and overview of Wood for Construction, with this module focusing specifically on Constructional Wood-Based Panels.