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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
Please find more international links to wood technology here
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Timber, the Sustainable Choice Life Cycle Analysis Information for Architects & Specifiers Documents & Links
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