Building Research Establishment
A window of opportunity
FOLLOWING ITS launch in September 2007 the Wood Window Alliance (WWA) is forging ahead with its plans to highlight the thermal efficiency, durability and beauty of 21st century wood windows, targeting professional, trade and consumer audiences.
Setting a new track record
It is nearly five years since Lincolnshire’s Princess Royal Sports Arena was clad in “revolutionary” Thermowood. TiC braves the icy whip of the east coast to see if it stands up to its claim.
Spotlight on PRP Architects
Andy Von Bradsky describes becoming an architect as a " terrible accident." TiC hears how an Alsager lad took up the mantle for 21st century housing.
Confusion over "zero carbon" homes
Will the proposed code for sustainable homes prove as much of a white elephant as home information packs, or will it be mired in confusion like the introduction of Part L? TiC finds an industry plagued by uncertainty.
Stewart Milne wins innovation award
Stewart Milne Group's much publicised 5-star environmental home, built at the Building Research Establishment at Watford, has brought them the "Best Innovation in Technology Award".
Stewart Milne cracks code for sustainable homes.
TiC online talks to timber frame specialist Stewart Milne to find out how the Group's five-star sigma house cracks the code for sustainable homes.
Timber school of the future
Wilmott Dixon Re-Thinking and a number of partners including White Design and Max Fordham have designed a showcase mini school, geared towards demonstrating ideas for the use of sustainable materials, the design allows it to omit less carbon. The school , which is at the Building Research Establishment's innovation park, has been built from recycled solid timber supplied by Eurban consisting of cross-piled off-cuts.
Pinewood Structures first in Green Guide
Any companies looking to improve their sustainable building credentials should look towards Pinewood Structures.
Timber Frame backs Brown's budget
The Timber Frame Association has responded positively to today's budget.
High Hopes for New Timber Frame Leader
Stewart Milne Timber Systems Managing Director for England and Wales Stewart Delgarno this month took the helm of the UK Timber Frame Association. TiC spoke to Dalgarno to find out his plans for the future of timber frame.
