Responsible Wood connects with next generation of leaders in architecture

As fearured in the Timber and Forestry E News TWO University of Queensland architectural students have been awarded the Responsible Wood Architectural Prize for Excellence in Timber Design for their research paper and model on the construction of a fire observation tower in the Brisbane Valley region. The students, Dylan Francks and Simin Louei, assisted by Matthew Walton, Alec Hutchinson…

Alzamora Group: A Green Revolution with PEFC

As featured by PEFC International Alzamora Group, a leading Spanish cardboard packaging manufacturer, has recently celebrated the second year of its LatCub packaging solution. The revolutionary renewable, biodegradable and fully recyclable cardboard packaging replaces the plastic ring-pull and shrink-wrap around beverage cans. This new sustainable packaging solution is produced without any plastic or tape and offers brands extensive advertising opportunities. The…

Building for our planet – how architects can help combat climate change

As featured by PEFC International Did you know that building and construction work accounts for 39% of energy-related CO2 emissions? Architects and those working in the construction sector have the power to change this. They play a key role in combatting climate change by shifting to sustainable construction. Concrete and steel are among the most frequently used construction materials. But they emit high amounts of…

Responsible Wood to host responsible products trends, trademarks, and declarations webinar

Product trends, trademarks, and declarations webinar scheduled for 12.30pm until 1.30pm Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  Building with certified wood is brilliant for the planet, our health, and the economy. In addition, buying locally certified wood reduces our carbon footprint and supports local communities connected to sustainable forest management. Join Responsible Wood as we host a special webinar with thinkstep-anz examining…

Getting to nub of biophilics at Timber Hub

As featured in the Timber and Forestry E News QUEENSLAND’S Timber Hub office in Brisbane was the perfect venue to talk to interior design students about wood and biophilics, the practice of connecting people and nature within built environments and communities. Allied to the WoodSolutions technical program, Timber Queensland last week hosted two groups of TAFE diploma of building design…

Every moment in the forest gives me calm and strength

As featured by PEFC International This month we hear from Guillermo Feuerhake, a runner up in our 2020 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest. Guillermo tells us about his stunning photo ‘Autumn Mist’, that he took in the Conguillío National Park in Chile, and what makes the tree in the centre of the photo so special. How do you feel about…

PEFC International launches ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ Photo Contest

As featured by PEFC International Launched to celebrate Earth Day, the ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ Photo Contest is back! For the fifth time, we are inviting professional and amateur photographers to submit their best forest photos, for the chance to become the 2021 PEFC Photographer of the Year. Colourful trees, forest landscapes, children playing, people working or animals living in the…