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October 2006
The New Queenslander – Contemporary and green
A contemporary, environmentally sustainable housing concept in Queensland that takes its lead from the qualities and attributes of original timber housing developed a century ago. ... Read
Prince George Airport Expansion
Expansion of the Prince George Airport in British Columbia using heavy timber, concrete and steel focuses on envelope detail and the craft of construction. ... Read
Mence – A men's beauty centre
Identity and rejuvenation are key themes at Mence, an exclusive men’s beauty centre on Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay. ... Read
National Assebley for Wales
A visually stunning and highly complex geometric roof structure incorporates a series of elliptical domes, followed by a slatted cedar panel lining system. ... Read
Bigelow Chapel – A gem of material contrasts
This award-winning design from Minnesota embodies a trinity of intimacy, warmth and light _ conveyed through translucent, honey-coloured, quilted grain maple panels. ... Read
State the Sustainability Case
Sydney architect says it is vital to stress that timber manufacturering is substantially less damaging to the environment than aluminium, steel and cement-based masonary products. ... Read
David Trubridge – Designing Naturally
Furniture designer David Trubridge literally goees to extremes in search of the energy and mental cleansing that enables his ideas to surface. He talks about his love of timber, wild places and redesigning the way we live. ... Read
Riding the Wave Crest – Wood and architecture are big in Britain
A wood renaissance is occurng among architects in Britian and Europe. UK Wood Awards chairman Giles Downes says it is driven by overnment and community demand for more sustainable public building and housing. ... Read