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Looking at the sky through trees. highlighting the build environment as a climate solution.

Short films showing the increasing focus on our built environment as a climate solution

We are proud to support a new trilogy of short films showing the increasing focus on our built environment as a climate solution, documenting Spanish…

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Roof structure using sweeping longspan timber-steel hybrid arches. Sustainable construction materials in Europe and North America

Promoting sustainable building materials and the implications on the use of wood in buildings

This publication describes the current policy and regulatory environment regarding sustainable construction materials in Europe and North America; how member states might enhance the use…

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Safeguarding against harm in climate smart forestry - the image shows social safeguard options.

Safeguarding against harm in climate smart forestry

Environmental and social safeguards to prevent harm and encourage benefits of forestry.   Safeguards in the context of forest management are measures taken to prevent…

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A split image showing large scale construction contrasted with a baboo plant. Constructing a New Future.

Building Materials and the Climate: Constructing a New Future

This report explores the critical role of building materials in contributing to climate change and outlines pathways to decarbonize the sector. It emphasizes a life-cycle…

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Three images in one, trees, cut logs and timber being used in construction. The 3S Framework, sink, store, substitution.

The 3S Framework

A framework to maximise the climate benefits of forests and forest products.   The 3S Framework has been produced by the Climate Smart Forest Economy Program, and is…

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Closeup image showing the rings of a cut log. Overview of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structure Standards

Overview of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structure Standards Across the World

The article Overview of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Timber Structure Standards Across the World provides an in-depth analysis of the standards related to CLT and…

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Tree planted within a building structure. Impact Scan for Timber Construction in Europe

Impact Scan for Timber Construction in Europe

The Impact Scan for Timber Construction in Europe report explores the environmental and economic impact of timber construction in Europe. It assesses the potential of…

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Greenhouse Gas Dynamics of Forests and Wood Products

Greenhouse Gas Dynamics of Forests and Wood Products

The document provides a review of the ISO 13391 standard series, which aims to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) dynamics of wood products and forests….

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Demand-driven Climate Change Mitigation and Trade-offs from Wood Product Substitution

Demand-driven Climate Change Mitigation and Trade-offs from Wood Product Substitution

The article Demand-driven Climate Change Mitigation and Trade-offs from Wood Product Substitution evaluates the potential for climate change mitigation by replacing concrete with wood products…

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Looking up at trees from the ground. Mass Timber: Challenges & Potential Solutions

Mass Timber: Challenges & Potential Solutions

The report Mass Timber: Challenges & Potential Solutions provides an overview of the primary challenges facing mass timber construction in the UK, specifically focusing on…

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“The Knowledge Hub is designed to be a valuable platform that brings together leading experts and groundbreaking ideas in timber and biobased construction. We hope that by fostering collaboration and sharing cutting-edge insights, we're shaping a future where our built environment works in unison with nature.”

Paul King – CEO of Built by Nature