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The west elevation of the pool, clad in English oak boards |
A forest lake in Formby
Published: 22 February, 2008
Natural inspiration helped a Lancashire swimming pool net Gold in the 2007 Wood Awards. Mike Jeffree reports
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Free space and the 'wow' factor at Sandroyd School |
Arts and craft
Published: 22 February, 2008
The bold lines of a new school performing art centre are based on a blend of traditional oak beam construction with a hi-tech, bespoke jointing system. Keith Fryer reports
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The houses are finished in a combination of renderboard and Cornish chestnut slats |
A house for all species
Published: 22 February, 2008
Sustainability is the watchword in a Brixton social housing development, to the point that it even incorporates habitats for bats and insects. Will Anderson reports
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Panels being craned in |
Magnum force
Published: 22 February, 2008
An off-site construction business based on “massive” OSB panels is taking shape on a truly grand scale in Manchester. Stephen Powney reports
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Conservation work begins |
Baby, it really is cold outside
Published: 22 February, 2008
On opposite sides of Antarctica and at opposite ends of a century, two buildings highlight the special properties of wood in construction. Mike Jeffree reports
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The Fernieside extension transforms a 1950s semi |
Adding value
Published: 22 February, 2008
Timber is proving to be an ideal material for both small- and large-scale extensions to buildings. Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at Napier University’s Centre for Timber Engineering, reports
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More than 250 candidates are registered on the UKTFA's erector training and qualification programme |
Teaching timber
Published: 23 February, 2008
There are several courses available to help architects, engineers and building professionals improve their knowledge of timber frame construction
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Steico Canaflex boasts high thermal and acoustic properties |
Warm mongers
Published: 23 February, 2008
Timber construction is renowned for its energy performance, but it makes special demands of insulation products. David Castle reports
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Organisers are expecting 20,000 visitors |
Eco expansion
Published: 23 February, 2008
Ecobuild is to double in size, with zero carbon developments a key topic for the construction masses. David Pittman reports
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CIB in the Congo has achieved FSC certification |
Turning up the heat in the tropics
Published: 22 February, 2008
Certification is developing slowly in the tropics, but it is not the only means of ensuring sustainable and legal supply. Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries Intelligence reports
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American white oak is one of the most sought after woods for joinery and furniture |
The white stuff
Published: 22 February, 2008
American white oak has been used in high-profile architecture around the world. Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods reports
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Open panel systems are more reliant on site skills |
Writing on the wall for open panel?
Published: 23 February, 2008
The Code for Sustainable Homes is billed as good news for timber building, but Chris Gaze, associate director at the BRE, contends it may not be so good for a certain type of timber frame
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This house in Belgium has used oak flooring in the lounge |
Warm to the touch
Published: 23 February, 2008
TRADA flooring expert Peter Kaczmar discusses the advantages of wooden flooring over underfloor heating
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Work on the ship has been challenging but rewarding |
Conservation under sail
Published: 23 February, 2008
A project to conserve the world’s last surviving tea clipper has had some interesting twists. Andy Pitman, manager of the Site-based Services Group at TRADA Technology reports
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There are companies specialising in the repair of historic windows |
Surviving the test of time
Published: 23 February, 2008
With proper repair and maintenance historic wood windows can have a long life. TRADA consultant architect Patrick Hislop RIBA explains
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HSE inspectors will use the UKTFA's Health and Safety Code of Practice when visiting timber frame sites |
Safety first
Published: 23 February, 2008
Jim Johnstone, chairman of the Health and Safety Committee at the UK Timber Frame Association, puts the spotlight on saving lives and livelihoods in 2008
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