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Timber frame requires 20% fewer on-site labour days than masonry construction |
Timber's top 10 hits
Speed and cost are just some of the reasons why housebuilders should look to timber, says Bryan Woodley, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association
Published: 12 January, 2007
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Pavilions in the landscape
Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at the Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University, reviews the visitors' centres at Alnwick Castle Garden and Broughton Hall
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Green grocer
Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, has chosen timber for its first eco-store. Keren Fallwell reports
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Initial artist's impression of the warehouse, a clear statement of Adnams' environmental intent |
A sip of the sustainable stuff
East Anglia has a new flagship of UK eco-architecture and it's used for storing beer. Mike Jeffree reports
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Brighton beach ware
A beach sports venue on Brighton's seafront is part of a plan to regenerate the eastern side of the Palace Pier. Will Anderson reports
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Keeping a cool head under fire
It was predictable the UK's anti-timber frame lobby would capitalise on the fire at the Beaufort Park development in north London in July, writes Timber Building editor Mike Jeffree.
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Fashion floorshow
Timber flooring has enduring popularity, not least because it can adapt to changing trends. David Castle looks at what's in vogue
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Hybrid homes
Platz Haus is bringing its prefabricated houses, blending post and beam and closed panels, to the UK. Stephen Powney reports
Published: 12 December, 2006
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The Savill Garden gridshell uses 20km of locally sourced larch lathe |
Going for gridshell gold
The biggest timber gridshell in the UK has won prizes and popular approval. Mike Jeffree reports
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Green grocer
Tesco, the UKs largest supermarket chain, has chosen timber for its first eco-store. Keren Fallwell reports
Published: 12 December, 2006
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The diagrid roof at Alnwick Castle Garden's visitor centre |
Pavilions in the landscape
Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at the Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University, reviews the visitor centres at Alnwick Castle Garden and Broughton Hall
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Designs on Flooring
As the pressure on land continues, many property developers are looking to squeeze as much accomodation into the smallest are possible.
Published: 12 December, 2006
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Reclaimed oak and pine boards are ideal for restoration projects LASSCO |
Fashion floorshow
Timber flooring has enduring popularity, not least because it can adapt to changing trends. David Castle looks at what's in vogue
Published: 11 December, 2006
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Platz Haus expects the Komfort design to be popular in Britain |
Hybrid homes
Platz Haus is bringing its prefabricated houses, blending post and beam and closed panels, to the UK. Stephen Powney reports
Published: 11 December, 2006
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Oak walkway at software company SAS Ltd headquarters near Marlow Brocklehurst architects ltd |
All decked out
Timber decking continues to be popular in public and private applications. TRADA consultant architect Patrick Hislop RIBA examines trends and highlights points of good practice for design, installation and maintenance
Published: 10 December, 2006
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Wood flooring can add so much to the interior of a building |
Dry measure
TRADAs flooring specialist Peter Kaczmar advises against an over-simplistic approach to moisture content when a wood floor has been specified
Published: 10 December, 2006
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CIB collaborated with a wide range of organisations to help raise its environmental performance |
Making concessions
Achieving Forest Stewardship Council certification is no small challenge for a tropical hardwood producer. Rupert Oliver explains the lengths that CIB went to in the Congo Republic
Published: 10 December, 2006
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FSC-certified ash was specified for Foster's Sage Gateshead |
A timber of two halves
American ash is the ideal hardwood for anything from construction through to joinery and furniture. Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods explains
Published: 10 December, 2006
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MiTeks Posi-Joist system |
Joist Choice
Engineered flooring systems are proving their worth in property developments where speed, reliability, strength and flexibility are all important factors. David Castle reports
Published: 10 December, 2006
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Overall winner was Edward River House a country home in Deniliquin |
Winners of Oz
Australia's Timber Design Awards featured a host of projects using wood. Stephen Powney reports
Published: 10 December, 2006
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Prien Swimming Pool in Bavaria has a low mass to overcome problems with foundation conditions |
Olympic challenge
The 2012 London Olympics are an opportunity for timber to show off its aesthetic and sustainability credentials. Charles Trevor of wood for good reports
Published: 10 December, 2006
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