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The west elevation of the pool, clad in English oak boards |
A forest lake in Formby
Natural inspiration helped a Lancashire swimming pool net Gold in the 2007 Wood Awards. Mike Jeffree reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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Free space and the 'wow' factor at Sandroyd School |
Arts and craft
The bold lines of a new school performing art centre are based on a blend of traditional oak beam construction with a hi-tech, bespoke jointing system. Keith Fryer reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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The houses are finished in a combination of renderboard and Cornish chestnut slats |
A house for all species
Sustainability is the watchword in a Brixton social housing development, to the point that it even incorporates habitats for bats and insects. Will Anderson reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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Panels being craned in |
Magnum force
An off-site construction business based on massive OSB panels is taking shape on a truly grand scale in Manchester. Stephen Powney reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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Conservation work begins |
Baby, it really is cold outside
On opposite sides of Antarctica and at opposite ends of a century, two buildings highlight the special properties of wood in construction. Mike Jeffree reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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The Fernieside extension transforms a 1950s semi |
Adding value
Timber is proving to be an ideal material for both small- and large-scale extensions to buildings. Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at Napier Universitys Centre for Timber Engineering, reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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More than 250 candidates are registered on the UKTFA's erector training and qualification programme |
Teaching timber
There are several courses available to help architects, engineers and building professionals improve their knowledge of timber frame construction
Published: 23 February, 2008
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Steico Canaflex boasts high thermal and acoustic properties |
Warm mongers
Timber construction is renowned for its energy performance, but it makes special demands of insulation products. David Castle reports
Published: 23 February, 2008
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Organisers are expecting 20,000 visitors |
Eco expansion
Ecobuild is to double in size, with zero carbon developments a key topic for the construction masses. David Pittman reports
Published: 23 February, 2008
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CIB in the Congo has achieved FSC certification |
Turning up the heat in the tropics
Certification is developing slowly in the tropics, but it is not the only means of ensuring sustainable and legal supply. Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries Intelligence reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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American white oak is one of the most sought after woods for joinery and furniture |
The white stuff
American white oak has been used in high-profile architecture around the world. Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods reports
Published: 22 February, 2008
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Open panel systems are more reliant on site skills |
Writing on the wall for open panel?
The Code for Sustainable Homes is billed as good news for timber building, but Chris Gaze, associate director at the BRE, contends it may not be so good for a certain type of timber frame
Published: 23 February, 2008
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This house in Belgium has used oak flooring in the lounge |
Warm to the touch
TRADA flooring expert Peter Kaczmar discusses the advantages of wooden flooring over underfloor heating
Published: 23 February, 2008
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Work on the ship has been challenging but rewarding |
Conservation under sail
A project to conserve the worlds last surviving tea clipper has had some interesting twists. Andy Pitman, manager of the Site-based Services Group at TRADA Technology reports
Published: 23 February, 2008
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There are companies specialising in the repair of historic windows |
Surviving the test of time
With proper repair and maintenance historic wood windows can have a long life. TRADA consultant architect Patrick Hislop RIBA explains
Published: 23 February, 2008
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HSE inspectors will use the UKTFA's Health and Safety Code of Practice when visiting timber frame sites |
Safety first
Jim Johnstone, chairman of the Health and Safety Committee at the UK Timber Frame Association, puts the spotlight on saving lives and livelihoods in 2008
Published: 23 February, 2008
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