The Serpentine Pavilion in London removes 31 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere, mainly due to the use of timber & cork in its construction, offsetting its carbon-intensive materials, like concrete.
Feel this was a missed opportunity to use more wood.
https://t.co/WKfq1h1VfX
Small Projects Finalist in the #PHTawards2021, Larch Corner is a timber triumph. Matching Passivhaus levels of efficiency with low carbon materials, this rural detached home truly strives for #netzero aspirations. #architecture#design
https://t.co/UXdD44Ph0q
Finalist for the #PHTawards2021, King’s College new student accommodation reinforces that Passivhaus projects can come in various shapes and sizes. Made from CLT, the building is low-carbon, comfortable and well-insulated. Perfect for studying ✍️.
👉https://t.co/cd5QTb52Va
Imagine living in this beautiful Passivhaus block by the South Devon Coast 😍.
Finalist for the #PHTawards2021, Seaton Beach, is the first multi-block in the UK to be certified as "Passivhaus Plus" and uses timber frame for its beautiful penthouse suite.
https://t.co/mae1ycC1fY
Do you think your timber design is award worthy? Entries are now open for the @woodawards 2021. There is no entry fee. Projects must be UK-based & have been completed in the last two years. Deadline is Friday 25 June.
Click to see amazing past winners 👇https://t.co/JucPlO1YkK
Builders, if your builders’ merchant says the timber is ‘green treated’, the first question to ask is: 'what Use Class application is that suitable for?'
Read the blog to know what questions you should ask to get the right treated timber➡️https://t.co/DLmm2SDevW
Wood delivers on:
🏠Innovative design
⚡Speed
🌎Low carbon
The correct choice of product, good design and the help of technology means that there are wood-based solutions for almost any form of construction.
You can learn more here: https://t.co/4hkFVcIRwa
#architecture
The 2021 @woodawards entries are now open!
The Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product #design in wood.
You can see some of the incredible winning projects on our TimberWorks page: https://t.co/NFYtlqmdW4
#architecture#architect
As our #builtenvironment accounts for 40% of the UK's carbon emissions in 2019, we need to reassess the way we build by focusing on the materials of our buildings.
Building with timber:
💚 Stores carbon
🌎 Carbon negative
🌳 Sustainable
https://t.co/k1SwcXn1LN
#architecture
Rye Apartments is a stirring reminder that wood stands at the forefront of #sustainabledesign and #construction.
The CLT superstructure of the building provides thermal efficiency and has stored an incredible 227 tonnes of carbon dioxide. #TimberWorks
https://t.co/M7hq80rITA
Lewisham has secured planning approval for its first #Passivhaus#housing scheme.
The scheme exemplifies we can build affordable, sustainable houses that contribute to the battle against #climatechange to create a home where people are proud to live.
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https://t.co/QWkvTQ4puQ
These six beautiful timber designs demonstrate how advanced applications of this age-old material have become reengineered and reimagined in everything from interior finishes to skyscraper structures, while reducing our carbon footprint. #architecture
https://t.co/fJwl92HUmW
To help you in your transition to employment or to continue on with your education, #RIBAFutureArchitects Prep for Practice is a new programme of support sessions, events and on demand content supported by @RIBAjobs. Find out more: https://t.co/sZBcMjNbvC
Our latest #MeetingOurCertifiedCompanies interview is out! Today, we hear from Kevin Hill, CEO of Venturer Timberwork, as he talks about #sustainability in #construction and the meaning of PEFC certification to him and his customers. https://t.co/s64Qa4Orai
Listen to this podcast from 28 mins where Dale Vince, of @Ecotricity and chairman of Forest Green Rovers, recognised as the world’s greenest club discusses his new stadium design in terms of fire safety and carbon emissions https://t.co/10bijYscOm