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In-situ assessment is non-destructive |
Restorative Powers
Dr John Williams, senior technical consultant with TRADA Technology, looks at how timber heritage structures can be repaired and restored
Published: 07 December, 2007
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The Savill Building gridshell |
Code of Honour
TRADA Technology Ltd consultant engineer Arnold Page, looks at Eurocode 5, the new rulebook for designing in timber
Published: 07 December, 2007
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A modest terraced house in Hannover. The PassivHaus principles cover both new and upgraded buildings and residential, educational and commercial buildings |
Passive action
UK housebuilders could learn from the German/Austrian PassivHaus standard, says TRADA codes and regulations consultant Rupert Scott
Published: 07 December, 2007
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Engineered vertical louvres installed at King’s College in London |
Strength in depth
Timbmet has developed a range of engineered components for joinery. David Pittman reports
Published: 07 December, 2007
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Tulipwood was the material of choice for a community centre at St Paul’s, where a blonde hardwood was required |
Blossoming Tulipwood
The main applications for tulipwood are furniture and interior joinery, but research into its structural potential shows it has the strength of a hardwood but the weight of a softwood. Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods reports
Published: 07 December, 2007
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CPET rates SFI-certified timber as “legal and sustainable” |
Transforming the landscape
In the third of a series on the various sustainable timber certification schemes, Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries Intelligence examines the Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Published: 07 December, 2007
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Panels being craned into position |
Supersonic Sussex Build
OSM Homes has supplied its first German-made timber houses to a small development in Lewes. Stephen Powney reports
Published: 11 November, 2007
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Flooring specialist Foresbec exhibited last year |
Well-built
The UK’s leading construction products exhibition will now become an annual event. Stephen Powney reports
Published: 11 November, 2007
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Windtight, watertight and insulated roof on both plots ready for tiling in one day |
A day's work
A new prefabricated roof system can be erected in a day, taking weeks off the build programme. Keren Fallwell reports
Published: 11 November, 2007
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The core of the building is inspired by the form of a boat |
Palliative partnership
The new Palliative Care Centre at James Paget University Hospital in Norfolk will draw on the local boat-building tradition. Will Anderson reports
Published: 11 November, 2007
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The site of Hanson Hall was formerly occupied by a Ministry of Defence munitions shed |
Across the ages
An ambitious project in Cheshire sees timber frame bridging the gap between the 17th and 21st centuries. Sally Spencer reports
Published: 05 November, 2007
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The design by Glasgow-based SMC Davis Duncan Architects is a tour-de-force of timber construction |
Sporting performance
Timber is used inside and out for Craigholme School’s new sports pavilion. Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at Napier University’s Centre for Timber Engineering, reports
Published: 05 November, 2007
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The nine-storey building features a honeycomb structure |
New heights
Cross-laminated panels are being used in a nine-storey residential building in Hackney, which, when completed will be the tallest in the world. David Castle reports
Published: 05 November, 2007
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The oak frame takes shape |
Back to nature
The third phase of the Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswolds features oak-frame houses. David Castle reports
Published: 01 November, 2007
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Architect Steven Willis and Tommy Walsh on the roof of the eco house |
The eco-house that Tommy built
Timber frame and masonry marry up in a new TV series on how to build an eco-home. Mike Jeffree reports
Published: 30 October, 2007
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The prototype building was unveiled at BRE's OFFSITE 2007 exhibition and conference in June |
Shine on self-build
A self-build package with cutting-edge green credentials that looks good, too! David Castle reports on the award-winning Lighthouse net-zero carbon home that closes the lid on soul-less boxes
Published: 30 October, 2007
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