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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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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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Handbook for CLT Details and Mass Timber Design: 30 Reference Details for Scaling Up Timber Construction
Handboek Houtbouw in Detail is a comprehensive technical handbook that brings together real‑world construction assemblies from more than 20 Dutch timber and hybrid building projects….
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Timber construction and decarbonization of the built environment in Italy
The construction sector is undergoing a cultural shift driven by the need for sustainable processes and solutions that contribute to decarbonization. The introduction of ESG…
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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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Timber in Real Estate: Understanding Investors Perception
Summary Investors are showing growing interest in timber construction due to its environmental benefits and potential for long-term value creation. This report examines how timber…
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