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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Redirecting and cascading EU27+UK wood flows to maximise carbon storage potential in Europe

Maximizing the carbon storage potential of wood – Redirecting and cascading EU27+UK wood flows is a report developed by Metabolic Institute and Stichting Probos for…

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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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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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Update in LCA Data for Cross Laminated Timber – From Tree to Panel: Data for Accurate and Transparent Assessment

Update in LCA Data for Cross Laminated Timber – From Tree to Panel: Data for Accurate and Transparent Assessment

The update in LCA data for cross-laminated timber provides more accurate and transparent information for environmental assessments. This improvement helps designers, manufacturers, and policymakers make…

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Measuring Mass Timber – A mass timber whole life carbon and quality of life method

Measuring mass timber whole life carbon and quality of life provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating sustainability and wellbeing in construction. This study, led by…

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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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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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Roof structure using sweeping longspan timber-steel hybrid arches. Sustainable construction materials in Europe and North America

Promoting sustainable building materials and the implications on the use of wood in buildings

This report explores how policies and market initiatives promoting sustainable building materials influence the role of wood in construction. It looks at opportunities for timber…

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Safeguarding against harm in climate smart forestry

Environmental and social safeguards to prevent harm and encourage benefits of forestry. Climate-smart forestry aims to balance carbon benefits with ecological and social responsibility. This…

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The CircuLaw Platform

A knowledge platform to better harness laws and regulations for the mass timber and circular transition.   CircuLaw is a knowledge platform dedicated to enabling the…

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“The Knowledge Hub is designed to be a valuable platform that brings together leading experts and groundbreaking ideas in timber and biobased construction. We hope that by fostering collaboration and sharing cutting-edge insights, we're shaping a future where our built environment works in unison with nature.”

Paul King – CEO of Built by Nature