A clear vision to create a structure that emulated its rocky surrounds… AN award-winning architect inspired by nature has used cross-laminated timber and glulam in a Victorian re-build project that blends with its surrounding rocky landscape. From the remnants of an old property outside Geelong, Melbourne-based Level Architekture, together with Vistek Structural Engineers, Responsible Wood-certified Hyne Timber and XLam, ticked… The post The ‘radical’ re-built timber home inspired by nature appeared first on Responsible Wood.

As featured by PEFC International Berlin has a new residential complex for students, realized as a timber hybrid construction. PEFC-certified timber in the load-bearing elements has a beneficial effect on the speed of construction, the quality of living and the building’s ecological footprint. Living space is rare in Germany’s capital, making the search for housing a challenge, especially for students. Berlinovo… The post Berlinovo apartment building – hybrid construction with PEFC-certified timber appeared first on Responsible Wood.

As featured by PEFC International In 2021, we held our ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest for the fifth time. Taking place in eleven countries, we received 5000 fantastic forest photos from around the world. Though it was not easy, we managed to choose our top 12 images, all of which can be seen here. For every month of 2022,… The post Forests give me inspiration for my work and lots of good stories appeared first on Responsible Wood.