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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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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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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Understanding biogenic carbon accounting in wood EPDs

Biogenic carbon accounting plays a critical role in understanding the climate impacts of wood-based construction materials. This knowledge item explores how biogenic carbon is treated…

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Bridging the gap between construction and forestry: The IMPACTT project

Bridging the gap between construction and forestry is essential for scaling sustainable timber solutions. The IMPACTT initiative connects these sectors to improve transparency, strengthen collaboration,…

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Building constructed of wood. Valuing Construction Stored Carbon

Valuing Construction-Stored Carbon

Construction-stored carbon (CSC) valuation is gaining traction in the real estate industry and among policymakers at various levels as a potential incentive for using timber…

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Looking at the sky through trees. highlighting the build environment as a climate solution.

Short films showing the increasing focus on our built environment as a climate solution

We are proud to support a new trilogy of short films showing the increasing focus on our built environment as a climate solution, documenting Spanish…

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Building Materials and the Climate: Constructing a New Future

This report explores the critical role of building materials in contributing to climate change and outlines pathways to decarbonize the sector. It emphasizes a life-cycle…

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People in orange hi-viz vests in front of large cut logo. 100 Projects UK, utilising cross-laminated timber

100 Projects UK CLT. The growing adoption of CLT in various sectors

The book 100 Projects UK CLT provides a comprehensive overview of 100 construction projects in the UK utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT). Produced by Waugh Thistleton…

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Paul King – CEO of Built by Nature