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How would you sum up the key takeaways from the International Holzbau Forum in Innsbruck, where sustainability and innovation took center stage?🌲✨ Here is my version: 💡 Material Efficiency: Extremely happy to hear and see how the optimization of the materials and reducing waste for a more sustainable construction were in the core of almost every conversation during the event. 🌍 Sustainable Wood Usage: Industry's commitment to responsible forestry for a healthier planet was clearly visible during the event! 🔗 Bio-Based Glues: There were good presentations of the bio-based glues in shaping wooden structures, and these also seems to awake a lot of good discussion during the event. 🏡 Element Construction: Clearly many different and innovative approaches with wooden, wood-concrete and steel hybrid techniques were present in the event for the efficient and more sustainable construction. 🌐 Eurocode Renewal: Our technical team, alongside some of our customers, appreciated the insightful presentation on the Eurocode renewal. The event showcased the upcoming renewed standards and practices in wood construction, providing a positive outlook for the industry. Exciting times ahead! 🚀 Grateful to our customers, partners and other participants for engaging in inspiring conversations. Your insights drive positive change in the industry. 🙌 #WoodConstruction #Sustainability #Innovation #Gratitude #Concrete #Steel #hybrid Jyrki Uimonen, Moritz Burk, Nils Drachsel, Tobias Brüggemann, Frey Mikko, Maria Schmitt, Cédric Lecomte, Frank Werling, Henni Rousu, Paavo Reponen, Metsä Wood

🌲🏫 Exciting news from France's Gironde department! 🇫🇷 In 2022, authorities unveiled a remarkable project: a secondary school constructed with locally sourced pine trees amidst the breathtaking forests covering half the area. 🌳 Situated between Bordeaux and famed vineyards, the Pian-Médoc school reflects a commitment to practical sustainability, utilizing nearby wood resources while preserving the natural landscape. 🏞️ 🌿 This initiative aligns with the BASAJAUN project, a Europe-wide endeavor promoting the versatility and sustainability of wood. 💡 Culminating after four and a half years, BASAJAUN underscores the transformative potential of timber resources in construction and forestry practices. 🌟Adjacent to the school, a wooden apartment complex, crafted from non-local timber, exemplifies innovative design and sustainability principles. ♻️ The project is a beacon of innovation, showcasing advancements in construction materials and circularity. 🌍 Let's celebrate initiatives like the Pian-Médoc school and BASAJAUN, illuminating the path towards a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱 #Sustainability #Construction #Forestry #ECEurope

🌳 With the much-needed global focus on sustainable construction practices, we may be tempted to think of all kinds of timber as a sustainable building material. But is that the case? All timber is not created equal: 🏠 Only a select few varieties of woods, for instance, hardwoods like Burma Teak, have the strength and durability to be used directly as structural construction members. 🌲 Local hardwoods grow at a much slower rate than softwoods, making them expensive as well as less renewable as a resource. 🌳🌲🌳 Using timber sourced from unsustainable forestry practices contributes to the detrimental effects of such practices, like the loss of essential biodiversity, soil erosion, land degradation, and overall forest degradation. Is there a way to use this material sustainably in India, where there is no centralised agency to overlook the forestation practices, distribution, and availability? Read our latest newsletter, written by Ahanta Ganti, to find out: https://lnkd.in/dBnJEF9e Project build-up illustration GIF by TUSHARA M Design team: Shimul Javeri Kadri, Sarika Shetty, Ahanta Ganti, TUSHARA M, Nilay Shah Client: sunita namjoshi #architecture #design #indianarchitects #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #sdgs #decarbonisation #climatechange #SJKArchitects

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Milwaukee's new Ascent building claims the title of the world’s tallest mass timber structure--but, as with other timber structures, its sustainability claims warrant greater scrutiny. The narrative of mass timber emerging as a green alternative to traditional construction materials can border on "greenwashing." This refers to misleading information about environmental sustainability that puts greater emphasis on green marketing than on actual sustainable development. Here are facts that can’t be disputed: Structural steel is fully recyclable and boasts a higher recycled content than other structural materials. In contrast, the sustainability of mass timber hinges on responsible forestry practices and the environmental impact of transporting timber over long distances--and there remains a great deal of ambiguity around mass timber's carbon reporting data. As the construction industry evolves, it’s essential to critically assess the true environmental impact of materials and avoid the trap of oversimplified sustainability claims. AISC Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations Brian Raff explained the issue in more detail in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel op-ed: https://ow.ly/jUtl50Sbh5u

Last week, we added 2 water and 2 green projects. Explore how our products were used and how you can integrate them into your next project. #geoplast #sustainableprofitability #sustainableconstruction #civilengineering #sustainablebuildingmaterials #constructionsolutions #greenbuilding #watermanagement #stormwatermanagement #rainwatermanagement #rainwaterharvesting #stormwatersolutions #stormwaterrunoff

Sustainable Building Series: Part 1️⃣ - Why build with wood? Timber construction, especially modular construction, offers numerous advantages. One of these is undoubtedly sustainability. A study by Cambridge University and Edinburgh Napier University has shown that the CO2 footprint could be 45% lower than with conventional construction methods. Less energy is needed to produce wood-based building materials than many other materials, such as steel or concrete. This in turn leads to less waste generation as wood is both biodegradable and recyclable. Furthermore, wood is a renewable resource. With responsible forestry practices such as forest regeneration and sustainable forest management, wood resources can be found without end. Stay tuned for more insights into sustainable building practices! 🏡 #Harmet #ModularHomes #PrefabricatedHouse #WoodenConstruction #ModularHouses #BuildInWood #B2B #SustainableLiving Harmet is the largest producer of modular houses in Estonia and one of the largest in the region.

📕 A new book, 'Timber! How wood can help save the world from climate breakdown' is set to cause controversy in the conservative world of construction and in the more traditionally-minded elements of the environmental movement. 🚀 'Timber!' will be officially published on Thursday - with advanced copies provided to all attendees of the UK Timber Design Conference on Wednesday 26 June. 🌲 Book synopsis The carbon emissions generated by concrete and steel construction are well-known. Why then are we not using more carbon-friendly building materials? In a passionate and compelling argument author Paul Brannen advocates the use of timber in buildings wherever possible. His controversial and counterintuitive argument is clear: planting trees is not enough to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, we also must chop them down and use more wood in our buildings. The felling of trees is of course followed by new sapling planting so that the whole sustainable process can begin again i.e. no deforestation should occur. This is the first book to take timber from the margins to the mainstream, from the forests to the cities. It tackles head-on questions about sustainability, safety, the biodiversity of commercial forests and the pressures on land use. The case for timber as a construction material is persuasively made – the creation of new engineered timbers with the structural strength of steel and concrete enable us for the first time to build wooden skyscrapers – and draws on the latest developments in engineering and material science. In addition to the familiar forestry models, the book advocates alternatives such as wood farming and agroforestry that bring with them added biodiversity gains for farms. With the built environment currently responsible for 40 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions, Brannen’s message is unequivocal: we must change how we build. Timber! offers fresh and inventive ideas that over time could see our expanding cities storing more carbon than our expanding forests. 🔎 Read more and find out where to order your copy on our website. https://lnkd.in/eP8bxJii 🎫 Or come hear Paul Brannen speak on the book and get your advance copy at the UK Timber Design Conference - with less than a dozen tickets remaining. https://lnkd.in/e43_8cYP #timber #builtenvironment #climatebreakdown #wood #timefortimber #woodisgood #carbonemissions #climatechange #construction

Exploring Hempcrete's Potential in Sustainable Construction. At The Offsite Guide, we are committed to spearheading sustainability in the building industry. Our latest focus is on Hempcrete, an innovative construction material known for its ecological and health benefits. Made from hemp fibres and lime, Hempcrete not only significantly enhances thermal insulation but also offers a carbon-negative footprint, effectively reducing a building's environmental impact. Its permeable nature also promotes healthier indoor climates by preventing moisture-related issues. Join us in exploring the sustainable advantages and practical applications of Hempcrete in modern construction. Read more about how Hempcrete is setting new standards for eco-friendly building practices on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eaAMV-ki #SustainableConstruction #Hempcrete #BuildingTheFuture