The technical considerations when building with wood
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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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Safeti – Safe timber construction in case of fire
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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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Regional Timber Construction Initiative
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Using Wood Well – Better Metrics for Better Use
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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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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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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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The Ramboll Foundation backs global timber construction initiative with €100,000 grant
The Ramboll Foundation, enterprise foundation and owner of the Ramboll Group, has allocated funds and resources to support the implementation of the Principles for Responsible…
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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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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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