Tag: timber building

Balancing nature with wooden building at Center Parcs Elveden Forest

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Balancing nature with wooden building at Center Parcs Elveden Forest

The construction of three new Waterside Lodges at Center Parcs Elveden Forest is an ambitious architectural and engineering project. The stunning new lodges have been designed to compliment the woodland landscape in which they sit, while connecting guests with the surrounding natural environment. Wood was a natural choice of building

How the world’s tallest timber building will withstand fire

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How the world's tallest timber building will withstand fire

On completion, Mjøstårnet, will be the world's tallest timber building. But what if a fire breaks out?   The building will be 81 metres tall with 18 storeys when completed in 2019. Wood is a flammable material, and up to 1997 it was prohibited to build timber houses taller than three

Living with Wood – a CLT Grand Design

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Living with Wood – a CLT Grand Design

Visitors to the Surface Design Show held at the Business Design Centre, London, Wednesday 7 February 2018 will be able to hear about The County Down Barn – a stunning home designed by architect Micah Jones and featuring PEFC-certified cross laminated timber (CLT).   The project was featured in the latest