August 2012

Events

Future Build, Commercial Construction

2 - 4 October 2012 - Melbourne

As the world transitions to a lower carbon economy, materials, practices and processes in commercial design and construction will reflect changing values and priorities. What these will be is an interesting and potentially vital question. Described as 'Australia's only eco event for the complete commercial construction industry' Future Build will provide glimpses of what may unfold.

Case Studies

Be inspired and informed by browsing WoodSolutions growing range of case studies. If you have a project you would like to be considered for publication as a Case Study, please contact us.

The Savill Visitor Centre, Windsor Great Park

With the leaf shape of its sinuous grid shell roof echoing the foliage in the gardens that surround it, the Savill Building is a much awarded and internationally renowned structure.

The Wedge. Wellington, NZ

A tiny, steeply sloping site, a stunning view and a limited budget were design constraints that are not evident in this contemporary home.

Bigelow Chapel

Sweeping maple veneer curves contrast with clear glass fins and natural stone walls in this stunning design.

2012 Houses Awards Winners

Focused on residential design, the Houses Awards are presented by Architectural Media, publishers of a wide range of titles relating to architecture and design. WoodSolutions sponsored the Outdoor Category.

BDAV 2012 Building Design Award Winners

WoodSolutions were proud to be a sponsor of the annual BDAV 2012 Building Design Awards. The standard of the entries was high - and a flick through the online ebook at their website is highly recommended.

100m wooden wind turbine tower

Wind power is renewable and more sustainable than fossil fuel generated power - however, it still has a significant carbon footprint owing to the materials used during the fabrication and erection of the turbine. Making a 100m tower from wood is one way of reducing that footprint...

An innovative twist on plywood

Every now and then a new product redefines the way things are made, or creates new possibilities for existing materials. UPM Grada, which looks just like ordinary plywood, but is easier to shape may be such a product.

Tutorial: Maximising Green Star Ratings with Wood

Discover the different methods of gaining Green Star credits using wood and wood products in the built environment. Topics of interest include chain of custody and forestry management certification schemes: indoor air quality issues for composite wood products, and easy ways of specifying and obtaining appropriate documentation for wood and wood products, in order to obtain credits.

You can view the presentation slides online, or book a free workplace presentation from a WoodSolutions expert.

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