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East Africa Sustainable Timber Construction Supply and Demand Study
This study explores the potential for sustainable timber and mass engineered timber (MET) to support the decarbonisation of East Africa’s rapidly growing construction sector, with…
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Wood & Wellbeing: Exploring the health effects of timber buildings
Wood & Wellbeing is a comprehensive evidence review developed by ORGA architect and funded by Built by Nature, examining how timber buildings influence human health…
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Lessons from 30 years of African Commercial Forestry Investments
This report was published in February 2024 by Gatsby Africa and draws on research developed in collaboration with Criterion Africa Partners (CAP) and Wellspring Development….
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Building from England’s Woodlands
This research project, led by NMITE and delivered in collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, BE-ST, Ecosystems Technologies and dRMM Architects, explores how timber grown in…
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UK Roadmap for Fire Safe Mass Timber
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) partnered with researchers from The University of Edinburgh in a research project funded by Built by Nature This research…
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Building Sustainable Neighbourhoods: an analysis on various construction methods in Nieuw-Legmeer
LEVS architecten, in collaboration with ProsperVitae, Finch Buildings and the TU Delft created a case-study analysis on the CO₂ impact of various construction methods in…
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National study of timber construction costs 2025 (France)
This national cost study analyses the construction costs and performance of timber buildings in France, covering both residential and tertiary projects and benchmarked to January…
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Low carbon loan guidance for building developments
This guidance document draws on perspectives from funders, developers, and contractors to demonstrate that low‑carbon development loan products can be delivered within existing finance frameworks,…
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Built-in benefits: why timber is becoming a strategic asset class
Timber is increasingly recognised as a material that supports climate goals and offers competitive advantages in real estate portfolios. Its ability to store carbon, reduce…
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A practical guide to moisture for timber construction
Moisture is one of the greatest risks to timber construction, but it’s also one of the most manageable. This practical guide, developed by the Danish…
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A literature review on the health impacts of wood and mass timber building
The health impacts of mass timber buildings go beyond aesthetics and sustainability. Timber construction improves indoor air quality, reduces stress, and creates spaces that support…
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Minimising greenhouse gas emissions in structural timber construction
This technical position paper from the Institution of Structural Engineers outlines strategies for minimising greenhouse gas emissions when designing and specifying timber. By looking at…
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