New ‘Timber Hub’ featured on page 8 of the February Timber Trader News WHEN Timber Queensland and Responsible Wood relocated to the northern Brisbane suburb of Kedron a new fit-out provided an opportunity to create a ‘timber hub’ showcasing Responsible Wood-certified Queensland specialised timber species. That vision has been realised…
Responsible Wood, Australia’s largest forest certification scheme, will participate in the UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum, which will be delivered virtually on 20 and 21 April 2021. With a focus on the 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) ratified by all United Nations Members States in 2015, the Forum will…
As featured by PEFC International At its headquarters in West London, satellite broadcaster Sky has built a new educational facility using PEFC-certified engineered timber. Under the banner of Believe in Better Buildings (BiBB), the building reflects the company’s sustainable aspirations. The first multi-storey timber commercial office in the UK, it demonstrates the…
As featured in the Timber & Forestry E News AUSTRALIAN certified timber producers trading with Japan will benefit from the appointment of a new international marketing manager in Tokyo. The long-established Sustainable Green Ecosystem Council (SGEC), the national governing body for PEFC in Japan, has appointed Makiko Horio who will…
“And the winner is…” A highly acclaimed Australian architectural practice and an award-winning structural engineer have combined to produce the winner of the Australian certified timber prize presented by Responsible Wood. The Wildlife Retreat, a lush bushland oasis in the iconic Taronga Zoo headlines the latest Responsible Wood Bulletin. In…
As featured by PEFC International Originally constructed in the 1760s, Dreadnought Building retains its character and sense of history while providing a state-of-the-art hub with teaching and social spaces. PEFC-certified engineered timber gives it a warm and modern feel. Originally constructed in the 1760s by Greenwich Hospital as its infirmary, the…
As featured by PEFC International Architects listen up: the World Architecture Festival (WAF) now takes place 1-3 December 2021 in Lisbon. The Festival moved from the original dates in June, due to the ongoing uncertainty created by COVID-19. The entry deadline is now 7 May 2021. For the third year in a row, PEFC…
Six community groups have been awarded grants On 21 January 2021, Responsible Wood announced the successful recipients from the 2020 Small Grants Program. Responsible Wood Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities or events that connect communities to Responsible Wood certified forests. The 2020 program supports local communities…
As featured by PEFC International Timber as a construction material is on the rise, as architects, engineers and builders around the world recognize its versatility, flexibility and benefits for people and planet. Our ‘PEFC Webinar: Building a better future with certified timber’, that took place in December, saw three construction experts…
Described as a lush bushland oasis just a stone’s throw away from the Sydney CBD, Taronga’s newest attraction, the Wildlife Retreat, combines earthy Australian luxury with an up-close overnight experience starring the animals which call Taronga home. Located in the Australian Habitat section, the retreat consists of 62 luxury rooms…
