Timber solutions in the wake of the Los Angeles fires
While the ash from the Los Angeles fires has yet to settle, the misinformation that often follows disaster presents an opportunity to correct misconceptions and focus on meaningful solutions and next steps.
Timber landmarks at scale: the West Gate Tunnel timber nets
When the West Gate Tunnel Project opened, it introduced an unmistakable timber signature at the entrances: large glulam ‘net’ structures that frame the entries and exits. They operate as sculptura...
As the construction industry shifts to address its contribution to climate change, timber framing offers one of the lowest carbon footprints, sequestering carbon and reducing environmental impact throughout its lifecycle.
Timber framing: building communities, fighting climate change
WoodSolutions Timber Framing Campaign Manager, Chris Briggs, is eager to share this good news story. It ticks all the right boxes—supporting social housing, advancing volumetric modular construction, boosting regional housing, and showcasing the benefits of H2F timber framing.
Timber framing supports energy efficiency and sustainability
Many of the things we buy are classified with star ratings, from fridges to even our most expensive investments – like our homes. A home’s energy star rating is judged using tools like The Nationw...
Timber framing supports energy efficiency and sustainability
Many of the things we buy are classified with star ratings, from fridges to even our most expensive investments – like our homes. A home’s energy star rating is judged using tools like The Nationw...
Timber framing campaign moving to WoodSolutions brand
First established by the Australian Forest Products Association’s Softwood Manufacturing Chamber and funded by the Timber Framing Collective, the 'Timber Framing: The Ultimate Renewable' campaign fo...
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. Th...
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.
A spotlight on timber's natural features and vast range of available finishes, accentuating its beauty which, alongside its many other advantages, makes wood the building material of choice in a wide range of applications.
