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Forest and Wood Products Industry Takes Centre Stage in Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 with Innovative Three-part Carbon Series

In a bid to combat climate change and achieve emission reduction targets, the Australian Government set ambitious goals, legislating a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Recognising the critical role of every industry in this effort, the forestry and wood products sector emerges as a key player. Forests, integral to the global carbon cycle, function as vital carbon sinks, offsetting around 3.5% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions between 2011-2016. Despite emitting fossil-based greenhouse gases in their processes, the sector's positive contribution underscores its potential to assist partners in meeting legislative and industry targets.

2023 Sustainability eBook

Download our 2023 Sustainability eBook from the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards. Read about the evolving landscape of sustainability in the built environment and the actions WoodSolutions is taking to address a changing climate.

Industry and University Educators unite to talk timber education and R&D

WoodSolutions' Education Program delivered its third Industry-University Educator workshop last week, supported by the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design & Planning, and School of Civil Engineering.

Iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall takes home prize

Last night’s 24th annual Australian Timber Design Awards saw an Australian icon take the big win. The Sydney Opera House Concert Hall renewal project took home the awards for Interior Fit out – Commercial as well as the major award in the ceremony held last night, in Melbourne.

2023 Property Congress

The 2023 Property Congress was held in Adelaide this year. WoodSolutions sponsored the national event which saw more than 800 industry leaders come together to discuss the possibilities of dealing with housing supply demands.

Where can we go with mass timber in Australia?

The Timber Offsite Construction Conference, sponsored by WoodSolutions, is a premier global gathering for timber and mass wood building design and construction.

HIA GreenSmart 2023

WoodSolutions was proud to sponsor the recent HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards. These awards celebrate visionaries in environmentally focussed home construction and design, championing innovative solutions for enhanced home efficiency.

Celebrating the winners of the Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition

We would like to congratulate Chris Gilbert and Michael Croft on their outstanding design submissions for the Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition.

WoodSolutions Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition Winners Announced

In a bold step toward shaping the future of residential building, the WoodSolutions Resilient Timber Homes Design Competition is proud to announce the competition winners.

New Leadership and New Horizons for WoodSolutions

Exciting ventures are on the horizon for WoodSolutions. Starting with introducing the newly appointed Head of Built Environment Programs & WoodSolutions Program lead, Kevin Peachey.

Embark on an Inspiring Journey of Timber Innovation: The WoodSolutions Study Tour in Norway and Sweden

Joining a select group of architects, engineers, developers, and building professionals, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) Statistics and Economics Manager Kevin Peachey recently embarked on the WoodSolutions Study Tour to Sweden and Norway.

Resilient Timber Homes Competition at a Turning Point and Anticipating Remarkable Outcomes

The WoodSolutions Resilient Timber Homes Program is progressing well, with the design competition nearing completion.

Timber Titans Unite: Global Advancements and Australian Pioneers Shine at WCTE in Oslo, Setting the Stage for an Epic WCTE2025 in Brisbane

The world's timber engineering leaders recently convened in Oslo for the bi-annual World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), and the Australian presence was stronger than ever, with forty-three attendees out of 850.

Timber Engineers Take on 123km Run for Multiple Sclerosis Research

In a remarkable display of determination, two of Australia's most esteemed timber engineering educators, Lisa Ottenhaus and Jon Shanks, are gearing up for an extraordinary challenge this September.

A Walk on the Wood Side: Sydney Free Walking Tour Report

Discovering the wooden wonders of Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour with WoodSolutions in May 2023

Design Competition - Resilient Timber Homes

Enter our design competition and join us in tackling the effects of climate change.

The Triple Bottom Line with Timber Structures: Six Examples with WoodSolutions Expert

This is a summary of a presentation by WoodSolutions Paolo Lavisci at the Green Building Council of Australia's TRANSFORM event in March, 2023, about how a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) can be achieved with timber structures.

From testing timber out in the elements to extracting its DNA

Follow along with Andrew as he visits Professor Jeff Morrell and his team at the University of Queensland’s Timber Durability Centre.

From innovation to fire testing, dive into the latest InFocus video

From innovation to fire testing, dive into the latest InFocus video exploring the work at the University of Queensland’s Future Timber Hub where timber is tested, twisted, destroyed and studied like never before.

Play the New Timber Framing Quiz

If you're looking for a fun and interactive way to learn about timber framing, look no further than the new timber framing quiz from WoodSolutions.

New CLT Toolbox software set to revolutionise mass timber engineering design

The new Australian made CLT Toolbox software combines the knowledge of experienced engineers with an intuitive interface.

Timber Construction Study Tour to visit Sweden and Norway

WoodSolutions will be hosting a select group of architects, engineers, developers and building professionals on Timber Construction Study Tour to Sweden and Norway.

Be inspired at the new WoodSolutions Project Portal – the world’s reference for timber buildings

Search timber buildings around the world by location or project type, filter by a range of variables and discover how you can add the benefits of timber construction systems to your next venture. 

Series six of the Timber Talks podcast is off to a roaring start

In the latest Timber Talks podcast series, our host Adam Jones has an exciting line up of guests that you won’t want to miss.