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Information for Architects & Specifiers

Timber is being used for construction since thousands of years. An ever increasing number of applications make it one of the most popular and versatile products for modern design. A huge variety of processing methods make use of the raw material's natural diversity in colour, weight, density, durability, strength, flexibility and dimension. They enable to create materials fit for almost any purpose.

For specific information on the applicability of different species, products and treatments, please visit the guidance notes below.


Guidance Notes for specifiers by publishing organisation:

American Wood Council, American Forest & Paper Association

BM Trada (!!species, products, treatments)

BRE’s Environment Assessment Metod BREEAM, (EcoHomes, Housing Specification, Green Guide to Specification)

British Woodworking Federation

Canadian Wood Council (moisture and durability)

Kingston University; 'Rematerialise Eco-Smart Materials'

National Wood Flooring Association (Flooring Guide)

Wood for Good


Research Centers:

BM Trada

BRE

BWF - British Woodworking Federation

Institute of Wood Science

Napier University, Edinburgh, Center for Timber Engineering CTE


Design:

Wood for Good campaign

Wood Design & Buildings


Wood Design Software:

www.woodworks-software.com

www.cecsoft.com/framing.php

www.nwbuildnet.com

www.lpcorp.com

www.cwc.ca


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