Why do they make it so difficult to build in timber?
We must be self-critical and find even more intelligent ways to communicate and explain the advantages of building in timber.
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Fractal structures
In the Finnish town of Kuhmo, an impressive timber stage rises – designed by international architecture students.
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A timber time capsule
What techniques were used to build something that has stood for over 700 years?
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Where tomorrow's research meets sustainable design
At RISE in Örnsköldsvik a new extension unites innovation with sustainable building.
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A vision beyond planning permission
Berlin Metropolitan School shows how timber can be used to bring sustainable and functional environments to old buildings.
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The old supports the new
On the outskirts of Barcelona an abandoned brick building has transformed into the foundation for a raised timber building.
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Prize-winning offices rise from the ruins
The transformation of the old Kockums foundry in Varvsstaden, Malmö, worked like a charm.
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The constantly changing forest
Pine has overtaken spruce as the most common tree species in Sweden – the climate with droughts and storms is part of the reason.
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”In practice, there is no difference between different softwood species"
While pine and spruce are generally comparable and interchangeable, there are certain difference that needs to be consider.
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”Wood is a tool, not a religion”
Jessica Becker is busy building bridges between Swedish timber expertise and US housing challenges.