Timber design pioneers: tackling the sustainability challenge
In This Series
- Assessment of the durability and engineering properties of lesser-known hardwood timber species for use in marine and freshwater construction
- Avoiding landfill through effective wood waste disposal and a shift in product focus
- Bracing for non-domestic timber trussed rafter roofs
- Cross-laminated timber: an introduction
- Environmentally responsible construction: Community wood recycling
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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
- Adam Knaggs, SDC
- Stuart Allan, Simpson & Brown Architects
- Peter Hogg, Cowley Timber + Partners
- Darren Jones, shedkm
- Chris Shaw, Urban Splash
An inspiring aspect of this publication is the willingness of timber experts across the design team to learn from each other. The ability to recognise that the expertise of individuals in the project team can help to resolve some of the toughest technical problems has to be admired. Effective collaboration has enabled timber to reach its highest potential and that should be celebrated.
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