Summerhouse Reilstad
A summer residence gently folds into the landscape on a rocky Norwegian fjord.
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New report: Unintended consequences of mandatory height controls excludes timber
A new report has found that mandatory height controls in the Victorian planning system have unintentionally penalised cost-effficient, environmentally friendly timber building systems, favouring the use of expensive, energy-intensive concrete and steel alternatives.
The Ultimate Renewable™ Resources
The Ultimate Renewable™ is an industry campaign to promote the sustainability and environmental advantages of Australian forestry and wood products.
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Hello Wood Hungarian Summer Festival
Hello Wood Summer Festival is a unique opportunity for designers and students to experience an immersive, hands-on approach to designing and building with timber. The nine day camp in the Hungarian forest is gearing up for its 10th anniversary.
Matilda Veneer
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2019 changes to the National Construction Code (NCC)
Changes to the 2019 National Construction Code Volume One (NCC) increase the range of buildings, up to an effective height of 25m, in which fire-protected timber construction systems can be used.
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DeHavilland Apartments - mid-rise timber challenges in WA
We spoke to Stuart Hawley, a Perth builder/developer from Bluerock Projects, who is hoping to use his latest project as a demonstration to drive the uptake of timber mid-rise building systems
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12 reasons why more Australian home designers, builders and owners choose timber framing
There are many advantages that choosing timber framing brings to a project, from a single home to mid-rise apartments - this article explores 12 and links to a page with more information.
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A Class Act. 2019 NCC Changes create more opportunities for wood
Changes to the NCC make the benefits of building in wood more easily accessible for more building classes - including schools and aged care.
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