October 2013

News & Blogs

TIMBER ENGINEERING NETWORK - LINKEDIN

Join this LinkedIn group to network with engineers, architects and other aligned professionals.

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ESSENTIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER SEMINAR MELBOURNE 30 OCT

Hear industry experts discuss the use of timber in residential design. 1-5pm, Free..

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ESSENTIAL TIMBER INTERIOR DESIGN SEMINAR SYDNEY 14 NOV

Hear industry experts discuss the use of timber in residential and commercial interiors. 1.30-5pm, Free.

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WorldGBC - THE BUSINESS CASE FOR GREEN BUILDING

The World Green Building Council reviews the costs and benefits of sustainable building for developers, investors and occupants.

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UTAS: SPECIALIST ONLINE TIMBER ELECTIVES

Fully online electives, available at both undergraduate and post graduate levels - a great way to differentiate your degree.

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FINLAND 1 - NICOLAS PRATT

Follow young Australian architect, Nicolas Pratt, as he studies the Wood Program at Finland's Aalto University.

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CLT ENGINEERING DESIGN APP FOR ITHINGS

Here's an app for Apple's iOS – note: it uses EU standards.

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STIC TIMBER ENGINEERS WIN INNOVATION AWARD

These award-winning engineers worked with the Structural Timber Innovation Company (STIC), a research consortium supported by Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd.

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INTERVIEW: KERR-RITCHIE ARCHITECTS, NZ

Architects Bronwen Kerr and Pete Ritchie at the Australian Institute of Architects regional conference in Cairns.

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FREE APP - TIMBER+DESIGN MAGAZINE

An ideal way to keep up with what’s happening in timber design and construction.

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2013 ATDA WINNERS ANNOUNCED

See the best in Australian timber design.

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FREE US/CDN CLT HANDBOOK

A 12 module handbook, available in US and Canadian versions. Note this is not written to comply with the NCC.

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370PP CANADIAN TALL WOOD BUILDINGS DESIGN GUIDE

A draft version of what promises to be a very comprehensive document.

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Case Studies

If you have a project you would like to be considered for publication as a Case Study, please contact us.

Sneeoosh

A light footprint and innovative design on the shores of Washington’s Puget Sound.

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Raw but refined

Heavy recycled timber and a stunning location combine in this outstanding Byron Bay hinterland project.

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Void

A creative solution to a warehouse apartment renovation.

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A basis of why

A look at the quirky work of furniture designer Greg Bloomfield.

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What would you like to see?

Tell us what you’d like to see on WoodSolutions – we’d be delighted to hear from you.

* Architect: dwp suters; Photographer: Emma Cross.