The aim of sustainable construction is to lessen the environmental impact of a building throughout its life cycle. It gives consideration to the choice of materials …
This former European Headquarters of the US Navy has been transformed into one of the most prestigious residential living developments in the heart of Mayfair, London. This imposing building is …
Chelsea Barracks Phase 1 and 2 is a historic collaboration between planners and architects to create a new standard of luxury living in Belgravia, London’s most desirable neighbourhood. This development …
Lime has a long history of being used in the construction and repair of historic buildings. 6000 years to be precise when in 4000BC, the Egyptians used lime to plaster …
The new headquarters of Tombola has modern and technologically advanced open-plan offices on the first and second floors, and a three-storey-high atrium which will flood natural light throughout the glazed …
Industry ventilation leader and innovator Vent-Axia has launched its award-winning Lo-Carbon™ Multivent mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) range in recycled plastic, making sustainable attainable for housebuilders. Leading UK ventilation, this move to manufacturing …
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
Once an early 70s kit home, the Minne Stuga House is now a weekend retreat and vacation rental bathed in natural light and clad in sustainable Kebony wood. Hidden away …
One of their many achievements was to introduce ecologically-sound building materials in the form of lime which they used to build structurally complicated forms such as The Pantheon and The …
Lime mortar is one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials; it’s also one of the great survivors. Just look at the Great Wall of China where many …
Lime is fast becoming the building material of choice in conservation, heritage and new build projects where sustainability is high on the agenda. Lime has a carbon-neutral life cycle, being …
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy Patrick Parsons, based on research* with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the …
Sophisticated, classic but yet oh so modern too, Herringbone parquet is an on-trend flooring choice that can be chosen for practically any room with engineered boards from The Natural Wood …
Local architectural practice, Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) is launching a free interactive toolkit to introduce primary school children to the importance of building sustainably. Focusing on building materials …
Vicaima unveils the trends that will shape the interior design sector in 2022, reinforcing the importance of the personalisation factor in each project. The beginning of another year symbolises the …
Following the global focus on sustainability prompted by COP26, 300 public and private sector industry professionals recently came together to learn about how the built environment can do more and …
Engineered wood products can make a large contribution to transforming the construction sector from a source of carbon into a sink. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will construct a 500 …
With the eyes of the world on COP26 in the first two weeks of November, the global timber industry is collectively hosting a ‘World of Wood Festival’. This six-week celebration …
Article by TTF CEO David Hopkins The problems of the 21st century are deeply interconnected, particularly when it comes to building for climate change. Key to achieving net zero in …
Authored by Matt Manteit, International Sales Manager at Neschen Coating GmbH. As an industry, we have been discussing the hazards of PVC for more than 15 years and whilst steps have …
By TTF CEO David Hopkins In their Progress Report to Parliament, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has once again recommended the UK Government substantially increase the use of timber in …
Situated in a rural forest in Norway, the new Torvbråten primary school has become Norway’s second school to achieve the highly-regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label, which is awarded for best practice in …
More than 100 prominent business leaders have written to the Prime Minister calling for the net zero transition, nature’s recovery, and climate resilience to be at the heart of the …
ARTICLE · BY LUCY BEDRY TTF FLEGT COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE The responsibility of human economic activities on biodiversity loss and climate change must be significantly reduced, working towards a system which …
Sleek and space-saving, the Shoreditch furniture collection offers affordable and innovative storage solutions to suit every home. Each unit is manufactured with high quality 16mm medium density fibre board, sourced …
ARTICLE BY LUCY BEDRY – FLEGT COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE We are delighted to announce the in-person opening of the Conversations about Climate Change exhibition, at the Building Centre in London. The collaboration …
Architects across the world are finding creative ways to incorporate green features into their building designs. These eco-buildings are often visually striking, and as such, have become popular for amateur …
A BRAND-NEW wildlife discovery centre has opened in Essex’s River Lee Country Park – using fully recyclable materials that will reduce the building’s impact on landfill waste. The £700,000 development …
Etex, the UK’s leading lightweight construction manufacturer, has announced it has exceeded its recycling targets for 2020 following a surge in plasterboard recycling at its specialist plants and expects to achieve post-consumer …
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) presents the winners of its design competition in a virtual exhibition and event series. Created in tropical hardwoods from countries embarking upon FLEGT licensing, the …
Leading bespoke garage door manufacturer Rundum Meir (UK) Ltd has undertaken to plant between 50 and 100 trees for every door sold as part of its support for the pioneering …
The Timber Trade Federation, in collaboration with the Building Centre, announce the virtual opening of the Conversations about Climate Change exhibition from the 12th Feb. Showcasing the six winning designs …
A new and innovative concept, Havwoods is proud to extend its product offering with the introduction of Foresso® – The Timber Terrazzo. Taking inspiration from the timeless Italian terrazzo concept, each …
Various studies have shown that the numbers of workers moving away from our cities has been increasing year on year. In 2019 for every nine adults moving into London for …
Endurawood explores how aluminium can improve building project sustainability As the built environment accounts for around 40 per cent of national energy use, and construction materials are responsible for 20 …
Why town planners should use modular construction for Towns Fund projects In September 2020, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick, announced the first part of …
Modular construction needs to be at the heart of the Government’s housing strategy A report compiled by the Government’s modern methods of construction (MMC) champion Mark Farmer and Mike De’Ath …
Harmet is an Estonian offsite construction company that was founded in 1992 and employs some 800 people across five factories in Estonia and Finland. Harmet’s main products are wooden modular …
All the extra time spent at home during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted us to do up our homes like never before. Olle Berg, Setra’s EVP Market and Business Development, …
Buildings are static. They serve the purpose they have been designed for. But when cities grow and the needs of the community change, this becomes a problem. Modular construction with …
Constructing sustainable and durable residential buildings In a survey by Home Quality Mark, over two thirds of respondents said sustainable features are important in a prospective property. For a home to …
