Timber iQ – Design & Construction is a glossy South African trade magazine dedicated to all aspects of timber design and construction.
Timber iQ – Design & Construction is a glossy South African trade magazine dedicated to all aspects of timber design and construction, bringing its readers relevant content that is in tune with the local market, as well as showcasing project features with international flair. Now entering its third year, Timber iQ engages industry leaders to share their expertise and insight, highlights top-class
products and services in the local market, connects local trade through important industry information and company profiles, and features beautiful timber-infused architecture and design. Timber iQ also offers the informed consumer a practical and inspiring read that enhances their interest in timber and encourages its use in practical DIY applications.
Case study shows the benefits of Cross-laminated timber – 1 De Haro
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/12/06/case-study-shows-the-benefits-of-cross-laminated-timber-1-de-haro/
📷 - Perkins&Will
The building is wrapped in an elegant glass curtain wall, with the windows naturally lighting the space while also offering a view
Redevelopment project breathes new life into 1930s warehouse – 16 Chart Street
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/12/01/redevelopment-project-breathes-new-life-into-1930s-warehouse-16-chart-street/
The approach to the redevelopment was to reuse and extend the existing building whilst retaining its unique character. Image credit: ©Edmund Sumner,
Future Heirlooms – Exploring South African heritage through timber (Part 3)
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/29/future-heirlooms-exploring-south-african-heritage-through-timber-part-3/
Reproduced with kind permission of the American Hardwood Export Council In the spirit of celebrating and promoting local design talent, Timber IQ Online has been sharing a series of posts on Future Heirlooms, a recent project based around exploring sustainable timber design using specially sourced c...
Future Heirlooms – Exploring South African heritage through timber (Part 2)
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/24/future-heirlooms-exploring-south-african-heritage-through-timber-part-2/
📷 - Supplied
Reproduced with kind permission of the American Hardwood Export Council In the spirit of celebrating and promoting local design talent, Timber IQ Online has been sharing a series of posts on Future Heirlooms, a recent project based around exploring sustainable timber design using specially sourced c...
Future Heirlooms – Exploring South African heritage through timber (Part 1)
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/22/future-heirlooms-exploring-south-african-heritage-through-timber-part-1/
Reproduced with kind permission of the American Hardwood Export Council In the spirit of celebrating and promoting local design talent, Timber IQ Online will be sharing a series of posts on Future Heirlooms, a recent project based around exploring sustainable timber design using specially sourced ca...
Skills development and training are key to the professionalisation and long-term sustainability of the South African roofing industry
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/17/skills-development-and-training-takes-roofing-industry-to-new-heights/
📷 - PRAWA
Skills development and training are key to the professionalisation and long-term sustainability of the South African roofing industry. Jeanine de Meyer, Chief Operations Officer of the Professional Roof Repair and Waterproofing
Wood-based concrete – the answer to greener building construction?
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/10/wood-based-concrete-the-answer-to-greener-building-construction/
📷 - CCB Greentech
by Camille Rustici, DirectIndustry E-Magazine, provided courtesy of WoodforGood The construction industry is starting to go green. Between the search for new ecological materials and more efficient construction methods, the sector’s objective is clearly to start building in an environmentally frie...
Retrofitted sawmill outbuildings showcase best of British timber techniques
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/03/retrofitted-sawmill-outbuildings-showcase-best-of-british-timber-techniques/
📷 - Ellie Walpole / Wood for Good
Reprinted by kind permission of Wood For Good. www.woodforgood.com Whitney Sawmills has transformed its old shed buildings into a warm and welcoming visitor centre perfectly designed to showcase the value of British woods. By retrofitting the sawmill’s original facilities for client WH Timber, arc...
Springfield Meadows – UK housing development of 25 climate positive homes in the outskirts of Oxfordshire
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/11/01/springfield-meadows-uk-housing-development-of-25-climate-positive-homes-in-the-outskirts-of-oxfordshire/
📷 - Greencore Construction
The houses have been designed for residents to lead a life with very small carbon footprint. Image credit: Greencore Construction Reprinted by kind permission of Wood For Good.
The 12th Wood Conference will be a hybrid event
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/10/27/the-12th-wood-conference-will-be-a-hybrid-event/
Portland International Airport aims to reduce stress by bringing the natural world inside
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/10/06/portland-international-airport-aims-to-reduce-stress-by-bringing-the-natural-world-inside/
This year between 24 and 30 September, the sector was invited to participate in the FSC Forest Week campaign with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The campaign highlighted the value of forests and how choosing sustainably sourced products can help create resilient forests for the future
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/09/29/celebrate-forests-with-us-during-fsc-forest-week-2022/
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Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
By choosing sustainably sourced materials, you are helping to care for the forests. Be a part of sustainable change. Image credit: FSC This year between 24 and 30 September, the sector was invited to participate in the FSC Forest Week campaign with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The
Swan Housing is creating 1,000 new homes in Beechwood Village, Basildon. More than 560 will be built offsite, of which 251 homes will be custom designed by the buyers
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/09/27/beechwood-village/
📷 - Harry Strauss from Pixabay
ARTICLE · By Timber Development UK · 27 July 2022
Winners of Hereford Southside: University Design Challenge announced
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/09/22/winners-of-hereford-southside-university-design-challenge-announced/
ARTICLE · By Timber Development UK · 27 July 2022 Published courtesy of Wood for Good. wwwoodforgood.com The winners of the Timber Development UK Hereford Southside University Design Challenge ( ) have been announced following an incredibly competitive nine-month process. Image suppli...
Architects agree that mass timber buildings are safer, more durable, and more sustainable than steel or concrete
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/09/15/is-timber-the-future-of-sustainable-building/
📷 - Japan Sport Council
Reprinted by kind permission of Wood for Good. www.woodforgood.com
Accessible space brings new hope for family life.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/09/13/diy-sos-hull-case-study/
📷 - Oliver Heath Design
A new design collaboration in American Hardwoods in partnership with Always Welcome and Houtlander.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/08/23/future-heirlooms/
📷 - AHEC
Stunning alpine youth hostel offers affordable access to outdoor activities
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/08/19/gerlosplatte-youth-hostel/
📷 - Julian Hoeck
Legislation coming into force this year indicates the direction of travel for many European countries, with the European Commission introducing the requirement for embodied carbon calculations in its regulations for buildings. These requirements turn the spotlight on timber, due to its lower embodied carbon and its ability to function as a carbon sink.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/.../cutting-carbon-in-europe.../
📷 - woodforgood newsletter and VollArkiekter (Architects)
There is nothing wrong with bricks and mortar as a building material. It has survived well and delivered good solid housing
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/08/11/are-we-really-going-to-remain-a-bricks-and-mortar-housing-country/
📷 - Rob Zohrab – www.pexels.com
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant
In this Technical Matters feature I’m going to talk about underutilised American hardwood species. In the vast temperate hardwood forests of North America there are 20 plus different hardwood species that are commercially available, all with different characteristics in terms of figure, colour, and texture.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/08/02/underutilised-american-hardwood-species-technical-matters-9/
In this issue of Technical Matters, we will investigate the use of coatings and finishes and what types there are available for use on wood.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/07/28/coatings-and-finishings-the-eighth-and-final-technical-feature/
📷 - AHEC
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant
In my experience the most common European hardwood species that is imported into India is European oak.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/07/26/from-container-to-machine-with-nothing-in-between-number-seven-in-the-technical-series/
📷 - AHEC
Reproduced with kind permission of Wood for Good – www.woodforgood.com
The winning design for Zurich Airport’s new Dock A will be largely built of wood.
https://www.timberiq.co.za/2022/07/19/zurich-airport-chooses-timber-for-new-pier/
📷 - Wood for good
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