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This guide outlines key design and construction considerations for light domestic timber decks for both raised and close to or on-ground timber decks that are exposed to the weather. It covers decks a...

BCA Volume One, Specification 5 and Specification 7

Key TakeawaysLightweight timber framing is Australia's dominant structural system, used in 70-80% of detached dwellings, and is increasingly extending into low- and medium-rise commercial and institut...

Timber is available as a structural material across the full range of building types and scales — from detached housing to multi-storey commercial and civic buildings. The question is not whether ti...

Tasked with adaptive reuse of a heritage hospital site, Marrickville Library uses certified FSC-certified timber to create a multi-award-winning library and community centre.

Australia's first mass timber commercial office building, showcasing CLT and glulam’s potential in mid-rise construction.

This three-storey CLT addition to a retained 1980s concrete building demonstrates how, beyond additional floors and a landmark atrium, mass timber has unlocked a 5-Star Green Star outcome from an exis...

A breathtaking display of timber's natural beauty and acoustic performance properties in a flagship entertainment venue.

Key TakeawaysMid-rise timber buildings have a long history in Australia. Many heavy timber structures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries remain in active use today, providing insurers with es...

Australia's first certified Passive House CLT school - and the first Passive House school in New South Wales