Case Studies
Far from being seen as a material of the past, wood is now becoming established as a material of the future, through its unique combination of innovation and sustainability.
To see how other people are building successfully with wood click on one of the case studies.
Mill Lane - London, England
Stood on Mill Lane, a busy, tree-lined street in London’s West Hampstead, facing a row of run-down garages, one could have been forgiven for imagining the likelihood of crime in these undeveloped dark spaces.
Passmores Academy - Essex, England
Jestico + Whiles has redeveloped Passmores Academy using wood as the primary construction material. The academy’s previous facilities were outdated and not suited for the delivery of a modern curriculum.
Somerville College Student Accommodation - Oxford, England
When the University of Oxford announced it was planning to redevelop a 10-acre plot previously occupied by a large hospital, the adjacent college - Somerville - was presented with an opportunity to create a whole new entrance and frontage for the north side of its grounds.
The Hive - Worcester
When setting out to create the first library in Europe to be jointly commissioned by a university and a local authority, the University of Worcester and Worcestershire County Council wanted the building itself to be as forward-thinking as the idea behind it.
Marks & Spencer - Cheshire Oaks, England
The sustainability credentials of timber are so compelling that it’s no surprise that this is beginning to catch on with big business.
