The Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., takes home the Grand Prix at the 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards The 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards were recently held at View by Sydney in Walsh Bay, celebrating the best in timber architecture. Hosted by Professor Greg Nolan from the University of Tasmania, the event brought together top industry professionals to recognise…
Australian Timber Award Winner – Irrawaddy House The 2024 Australian Timber Design Awards celebrated excellence in sustainable timber architecture, and this year’s Australian Certified Timber Award went to the remarkable Irrawaddy House, designed by Incidental Architecture. Irrawaddy by Incidental Architecture, Photography by Clinton Weaver. Located on Cammeraygal land in suburban Chatswood, Irrawaddy House draws inspiration from traditional Burmese timber delta…
Crafting Excellence with Sustainably Sourced Timber In the world of bespoke musical instruments, craftsmanship and sustainability have found perfect harmony through Mark Gilbert Guitars. Mark, a passionate luthier, is not only creating exceptional-quality guitars played by virtuosos around the world but also championing the importance of sustainably sourced, certified forest products. As a Responsible Wood chain of custody certified holder…
Understanding deforestation Deforestation refers to the process of clearing or removing forests or woodlands, typically done for more agricultural land, or urban expansion. It involves the permanent destruction of trees and the conversion of forested areas into non-forested land. A key distinction to note is that deforestation occurs when a forested area of land is cleared and the land use…
Is Wood Recyclable? The term “recycling” describes the process of converting “waste” into new materials or goods. Recycling is simply the process of converting waste into something useful. Recycling keeps potentially hazardous chemicals out of the environment and eliminates the need to employ new resources to make new things, as opposed to tossing rubbish away. By using fewer resources,…
Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu wins Award for Australian Certified Timber As sponsors of the “Australian Certified Timber” category at the Timber Development Association’s Australian Timber Design Awards (TDA), we at Responsible Wood are delighted to recognise the well-deserved winner in this category – Bendigo’s new GovHub, Galkangu. The Awards, hosted at The Cargo Hall, in Melbourne, celebrated outstanding timber design…
Creating enjoyable environments for work and relaxation… THE creation of architecture involves many people and disciplines to produce a successful project. Architects themselves seem to imitate the role of the movie director, controlling and coaxing the core message, continuously assessing and subtly directing the process to achieve the final solution. No one is more aware of this than James Fitzpatrick, who…
The Macquarie University Incubator is one of the latest additions to the Macquarie University campus in New South Wales, Australia, providing a vibrant and accessible space for students to research and develop ideas. Sustainability, flexibility, and a short construction time were key priorities in the development of the project. 105 m³ of PEFC-certified glulam, supplied by Binderholz, and 2,500 m² solid wood panels, were processed during…
A successful bird monitoring program supported by Responsible Wood Community Grants and undertaken by Birdlife Australia at the request of PF Olsen Australia has dispelled the notion that forest plantations are ‘biological deserts’ In 2015, BirdLife Australia began monitoring bird populations annually in hardwood plantations in western Victoria and have done similar work in Western Australia since 2017. The Responsible…
Judging of the 2022 Australian Timber Design Awards has commenced with submissions closing Friday, July 29th 2022. Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, is proud to announce the continuation of its long running involvement in the Australian Timber Design Awards. Now in their 23rd year, the Awards are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement. The Awards…