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11-storey timber building on K Road gets green light after appeal

A successful appeal against a decision labelled as “mad” by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has cleared the way for a developer to build an 11-storey timber building on K Road....

CLT Toolbox Rebrands to SPEC Toolbox

CLT Toolbox has rebranded to SPEC Toolbox – reflecting its significant platform expansion. What began as a tool focused on Cross-Laminated Timber has evolved into a comprehensive platform supporting eight...

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Impact of wetting on timber microbes and VOC emissions: effects on buildings and occupants

Humans have used wood as a construction material throughout history. Currently, mass timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), are becoming more popular as a structural material, since they are...

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Greymouth Library

Timber growing on the new Greymouth Library by Red Stag Timber. Views out over the mighty Grey River / Māwheranui are also growing with delight, built by Tony Wilkins Builder...

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The Atlassian Headquarters in Sydney combines environmental responsibility with urbanistic vision

Atlassian tower in Sydney – Building construction has reached 21 levels and is visible on the Sydney skyline now. The tower is organised as six discrete but interconnected “habitats.” Each...

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And one to end on… Short and sweet

What’s the thing that spins around at the front of a plane do? It’s a fan to keep the pilot cool. If you don’t believe that, just watch how much...