Wood For Good
In order to demonstrate how increasing the use of wood will benefit the environment, the economy and the community, we’ve put together a series of short videos where experts in their field tell you some impressive facts about wood.
- 1. Scientific
Wood and CO2 are natural partners. Trees absorb CO2 as they grow so the more forests we plant the more CO2 we can absorb.
- 2. Sustainable
Modern forestry means that the planting and felling of trees is a well-managed cycle that maximises CO2 absorption and at the same time encourages biodiversity.
- 3. Efficient
The Olympic Velodrome is just one of the spectacular buildings that has taken advantage of the unique properties of wood.
- 4. Exciting
Today’s architects are creating exciting and successful buildings using the unique properties of wood, taking advantage of the ability to design and build complex structures off site, ready for fast installation on site.
- 5. Versatile
Timber structures are no longer restricted to low rise building, and Murray Grove in Hackney uses engineered timber to be a full nine storeys high.
- 6. Successful
Timber is being used more and more by household names such as Tesco and Premier Inn to create buildings that are both environmentally sound and fast to erect.
- 7. Safe
Modern methods of construction mean that treated timbers are now able to cope in severe fire situations.
- 8. Beneficial
The UK timber industry provides employment for almost 150,000people, the vast majority of them in rural locations.
- 9. Healthy
It’s a proven fact that having trees and woodland nearby make people feel better in themselves.
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Kingsmead Primary School - Cheshire, England
Completed in July 2004 for Cheshire County Council, Kingsmead was the practice’s first primary school commission, which has since become a model for environmental school design in other parts of the UK.
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Manifesto
In the manifesto we outline why wood is good for the environment, for the economy and for communities. And we set out seven policy issues that we would like to see addressed by the Government.
Education
Learn about wood at your own pace. Our online courses have been developed in conjunction with the Timber Research and Development Association and accredited for CPD by RIBA.
Online training to make the most out of wood ›
