Robin Dodyk of Oregon Timber Frame found an intriguing mix of traditional and modern wood building techniques on a fact finding tour of Japanese construction. Anne McDonald reports

Edward Cullinan has established a strong reputation for building with timber. David Castle met two of its architects

An Essex council made the switch to prefabricated timber panel construction for two nursery schools. Sally Spencer reports

Five hundred Super E homes have been completed in the UK, but now the programme is aiming still higher with its EQuilibrium housing concept. Stephen Powney reports

The Richmond Oval’s massive timber roof is a prime example of how timber can be used in international arenas. David Pittman reports

The new HQ of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority demonstrates the potential of green timber construction, writes Peter Wilson, architect and director of business development at Napier University’s Centre for Timber Engineering

The Facit building system employs digital technology to produce bespoke houses made from prefabricated timber cassettes. David Castle reports

Wolseley’s new eco-building products showcase is designed to tune the UK in, and turn it on, to sustainable construction. Mike Jeffree reports