Decarbonisation and the built environment
In This Series

Callum Hill and Andrew Norton assess how the construction industry can achieve net zero carbon.
This article is part of a new series, Timber 2020/2021 Industry Yearbook Online.
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Net zero carbon homes: building the future
Stuart Edwards discusses how timber plays a key role in creating sustainable housing.
This article is part of a new series, Timber 2020/2021 Industry Yearbook Online.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these articles, the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising...
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Timber design pioneers: tackling the sustainability challenge
Timber design pioneers explores how collaboration can drive innovation in design and construction.
Chapter 4, Tackling the sustainability challenge, features three very different and remarkable projects:
- Cowan Court, Churchill College
- Rievaulx Abbey Visitor Centre
- New Islington
Chapter 4 includes interviews with:
- Tom Emerson, 6a architects ...
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Durability trial of British softwoods attracts industry backing
In August 2014, the Wood Protection Association (WPA) commissioned Britain's largest ever durability trial of home-grown timber. WPA Director Steve Young explains the importance of this project to the UK timber industry and why those with an interest in growing the use of British softwoods are backing the project.
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