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Solid Timber |
Joist Choice
Published: 12 April, 2007
As the pressure on land continues, many property developers are looking to squeeze as much accomodation into the smallest are possible.
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This European oak floor used in the Korean Gallery of the British Museum shows how modern wood flooring can be used successfully in a manner both sympathetic and complementary to the architectural style of the building
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Floor plan
Published: 20 July, 2006
TRADA’s flooring specialist Peter Kaczmar discusses the fine balance between past and present in restoration and remedial work in historic buildings
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The importance of proper site installation and the fitting and sealing of the joinery unit should not be overlooked |
Window on joinery
Published: 20 July, 2006
TRADA Technology’s technical consultants are often called upon to inspect purpose-made joinery which is not performing to expectations. Paul Sharphouse highlights common problems noted on site inspections
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The airtightness test process will include installing a template in the building’s envelope to hold the fans |
The Big Issue
Published: 20 July, 2006
Mike Handley of Chiltern Dynamics explains that it is by no means difficult to pass the airtightness testing demanded by new Part L requirements – but good design is paramount
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The Scottish Parliament reception desk uses Scottish sycamore and English oak |
Keeping up appearances
Published: 20 July, 2006
Peter Wilson, director of business development at the Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University, summarises a new publication designed to provide architects, specifiers and engineers with more user-friendly information on the appearance grading of UK-grown hardwood
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Bruynzeel marine plywoods are being used in buildings featuring fully-exposed timber panelling |
Making the best choice
Published: 20 July, 2006
In the latest in a series of articles looking at alternatives to the most common and popular species of timber, Mike Packer of Timbmet Silverman takes a look at some of the options from the world of panel products and a very different range of ‘healthy’ mouldings
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The EcoHomes standard awards credits for responsible sourcing, such as this FSC-certified timber |
POINTS MEAN PRIZES – for timber
Published: 20 July, 2006
BREEAM and the new Ecohomes standard is becoming an integral part of construction. Rupert Oliver reports
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Ruth Slavid, editor of AJ Specification and AJ Online, talks to Richard Harris of Buro Happold (centre) and Gordon Cowley of Timber Engineering Connections |
Conference call
Published: 20 July, 2006
Almost 100 architects gathered to hear timber experts speak on the merits of building in timber. Michael Buckley reports
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Brian Mackay-Lyons’ designs are quintessentially modern, yet have their roots in the cultural landscape |
Using the vernacular
Published: 20 July, 2006
Peter Wilson, architect and director of business development at the Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University, explores the architecture of Brian Mackay-Lyons
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Weald & Downland’s five-day Timber Framing from Scratch course introduces students to traditional oak framing, tools and techniques |
Going back to the future
Published: 20 July, 2006
Students on the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Timber Framing from Scratch course travel back in time to learn techniques that still hold true today. Rosemary Urquhart reports
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Architects Team 51.1O took Goldfinger’s principles about appearance, natural light and ventilation and applied them to modern requirements |
The school with the Midas touch
Published: 20 July, 2006
Using the design principles of modernist architect Erno Goldfinger, Brandlehow school’s new classroom is a shining example of the flexibility and aesthetic qualities of timber. David Castle reports
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The two town houses at Carmarthen Place, featuring untreated larch cladding
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Slovenia SE1
Published: 20 July, 2006
Solid timber panels are one of the latest forms of timber construction to hit the UK. Stephen Powney reports
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Stewart Milne has built a lot of apartment blocks in recent years; the aim now is to gain market share in the low-rise housing market |
Changing the landscape
Published: 20 July, 2006
Scottish timber frame manufacturer, the Stewart Milne Group, has ambitious plans to get the edge over brick and block construction in England. Will Anderson reports
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The BRE demonstration house features a range of cladding and roof finishes |
Housing holistics
Published: 20 July, 2006
Innovare Systems is pushing the boundaries with its structural insulated panel-based Jabhouse. Keren Fallwell reports
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The ABA Hide House: like the other Land Mark homes, these will be built when a sale is secured. Prospective buyers have shown interest in both |
Chic and cool in the Cotswolds
Published: 20 July, 2006
A nature reserve with homes attached is one description for a novel vacation development under way in the watery Cotswold countryside. Mike Jeffree reports
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The institute's theatre |
Sea spectacular
Published: 20 July, 2006
The interior of Ireland’s new Marine Institute headquarters is anything but a clinical laboratory. Keren Fallwell and Michael Buckley report
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The Holborough Valley development features a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments and one- to five-bedroom houses |
Berkeley squares up to the future
Published: 20 July, 2006
In the heart of Kent a blue-chip British housing developer is fusing Canadian building technology with New England style. Sally Spencer reports on the largest Super E development in the world
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