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Molpus congratulates the five recipients of the "2023 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon!” Generously funded by the USDA Forest Service and the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB), the winning projects have been granted a total of $2.2 million in funds. Read on to learn more about the winners and discover how the application of mass timber in architectural design not only reduces the carbon footprint in the built environment but also underscores the significance of sustainable forest management. This commitment translates to long-term carbon capture, enhances the aesthetic appeal of these structures, and promotes the preservation of forests by utilizing timber in construction. This approach not only fosters markets for wood but also ensures that our forests remain forests. #MassTimber #Architecture #NetZero #ForestProud #Sustainability WoodWorks U.S. Forest Service Softwood Lumber Board Click here to read the full story: https://ow.ly/jqrF50Qa283

🎬 Timber Offsite Conference is a Wrap for 2023 In two eventful days, the Timber Offsite Construction Conference showcased global timber tech prowess with over 30 speakers representing ten countries across eight different sessions. 🔍 Here were our major takeaways: 1️⃣ Mass Timber's Global Footprint: oWOW's President, Andrew Ball, illuminated the stage, sharing insights from the USA's pioneering efforts in post and plate high-rises. 2️⃣ Case Studies in Focus: The Boola Katatjin and Hines T3 Collingwood projects took centre stage, exemplifying the potential of offsite construction technology. 3️⃣ Carving the Future: Växjö Municipality's timber-centric vision underscores the accelerating global shift towards timber. With a spotlight on carbon-efficient buildings by 2025, one thing's clear: Timber is not just the present but the future! 📸 Spotlight on Andrew Dunn, CEO of Timber Development Association, as he delves into the intricacies of 8-storey timber constructions. 📖 Dive Deeper: Uncover more insights and details from the conference: oWOW President Among Highlights as Timber Offsite Wraps Up! | Wood Central ❗ Let's Talk Timber Offsite: https://lnkd.in/gkWvjaXu 👇 Share your thoughts below! #timbertech #oWOW #timberoffsite #sustainability #prefab #construction #engineering #architecture #massTimber

“We can’t grow concrete” says the architect responsible for what is set to become the world’s tallest wooden building, South Perth’s C6 Building. The construction industry must go #forestbased by default, not only in spectacular building projects like this, but in the industry overall. The materials, products and solutions are already on the market. https://lnkd.in/dxRhUrZz #masstimber #sustainableforestry

Soil, water and sweet peas. An essay for Craft Victoria on conscious craft through material choices in architecture. https://lnkd.in/gceB3JD6

In September 2023 we introduced the Spoorblok en De Solitaire project in Utrecht. Today, we're providing an update on its completion. Solitaire: Designed by Zecc Architects, Solitaire consists of eighty residences surrounding a communal courtyard. The roof features 1,550 m² of our ND Water Retention System for Green Roofs, complete with ND WSE lt Water Retention Elements, ND AFC-100 Adjustable Flow Controller, ND SV-300 Protective Geotextile, complemented by solar panels and gravel finish. Spoorblok: Designed by OPL Architects, Spoorblok comprises 242 residences. One roof utilizes a standard sedum setup with Nophadrain drainage system. The other three roofs, totaling over 2,900 m², are equipped with ND WSE-50lte Water Retention Elements, along with ND SV-300 Protective Geotextile and ND FV-300 Filter Geotextile for roofing protection and filtration. By incorporating water retention systems on the roofs of the buildings, the project helps manage rainwater runoff more effectively. This reduces the risk of urban flooding, especially during heavy rainfall events, by temporarily storing excess water and slowly releasing it into the drainage system. By adding green roofs, the project contributes to a more environmentally friendly and resilient urban landscape. Want to know more about this project? Check our new website: www.nophadrain.com, contact us at info@nophadrain.nl or leave us a message in the comments. Realisation: VIC Landscapes #Sustainability #GreenRoofs #WaterRetention #Utrecht #Biodiversity #Cartesiusdriehoek #FutureOfUrbanLiving

Mass Timber in Construction According to Gensler, the U.S. grows enough timber to built 100,000 square feet of building space every 7 minutes. Surely, we're not going to cut down all the forests to empower building all the buildings, nor is it practical to ship timber products to all parts of the U.S. Nonetheless, we can go a long way to solving our embedded carbon problem by more liberal use of timber in the construction industry. https://lnkd.in/gY-a-JFr #timber #construction #architecture #sustainability

Innovation: car park, water reservoir and green space in one The floating structure emerges above the street with the accumulation of rainwater and therefore prevents flooding. You may READ or either SUBSCRIBE to our summary of news and updates through link 👇 TREDJE NATUR #carpark #service #design #sustainable #sustainability #innovations #development #architecture #architectureanddesign #experimental #building #construction #engineering #ideas #proposal

In today’s landscape, specifying timber in a building project carries more risk due to supply uncertainty and price volatility. As a renewable, low-carbon, non-toxic and recyclable material, timber plays an important role in sustainable architecture. However, given recent shortages and price increases, the design and construction industry is starting to recognise that timber may be a finite resource if we do not learn how to use it more wisely. In a new White Paper from Crafted Hardwoods they discuss the current state of the timber market in Australia and explore how a pioneering technology that converts sustainably sourced, low-value pulp grade resources into premium hardwoods could be a viable solution to timber shortages. Download White Paper - https://bit.ly/46rgqs9 #Architects #Architecture #ArchitectureAndDesign #Sustainablility #SustainableTimber #SustainableDesign #CraftedHardwoods

We’re really happy that The Phoenix neighbourhood in Lewes has received planning permission, setting a new benchmark for low-carbon and biobased building in the UK. The Phoenix centres biobased materials to provide nearly 700 homes, using a ‘whole-place carbon footprint’ that tracks emissions associated with the site for the next hundred years. Material Cultures have designed 70 homes based around a mix of typologies, from apartments to terraced houses. The buildings are structured around shared courtyards and mews streets, and will be built using regionally-sourced timber, bio-based insulation and mineral binders, plasters and renders. Material Cultures also contributed to the masterplan's overall material strategy, which sees structural timber take the place of concrete and steel, in a first for a UK project at this scale, and gives key roles to carbon-sequestering hempcrete and to circular materials salvaged from the development’s brownfield site.   With unprecedented pressures on the UK’s housing supply and 40% of the UK’s emissions linked to the built environment, The Phoenix demonstrates approaches to design and development that meet both social and environmental needs. With a wide provision of social infrastructures, the development is designed for pedestrians and organised around green spaces that support communal living, provide flood protection, and create rich wildlife habitats.   Huge congratulations to Human Nature and Periscope, as well as our partners on this project, including Adam Richards Architects, AL-JAWAD PIKE, Archio Ltd, Ash Sakula Architects, Charles Holland Architects, Mæ, Mole Architects, Rabble Architecture, TDO, Terra Firma, Atelier Ten, Expedition Engineering Ltd, Whitby Wood, EURBAN Limited, WSP, UrbanMovement, Ecology Solutions Group, Whaleback Planning & Design, and Richard Utting Associates LLP. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/dh_7QQqE and phoenixlewes.com.

#greeninitiatives are something we can all stand behind. Devron is doing our part in promoting and offering #ecofriendly alternatives to traditional construction products. We believe we all can make a difference so we decided to be a part of that difference. #changeforthebetter #biodiversity #ecoconscious #ecoconstruction #recycling #recycledmaterials #engineering #stormwatermanagement #architecture #architecturaldesign #groundworks #stormwater #localbusiness #niagararegion #supplier