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- Nations tallest timber building to rise in Portland Tue, 6 Jun 17, 11:00pmThe nation’s tallest wooden high-rise will soon take shape in Portland, Oregon. Funded by a $1.5 million-dollar award from the U.S. Tall Wood Building Prize Competition, the innovative timber building, named Framework,...
- This modern log home in Finland is heated by the earth Fri, 12 May 17, 1:13amThis may look like a traditional log home, but unlike other homes, it can withstand harsh winters and freezing temperatures down to -30°C (-22°F) without a huge impact on the environment...
- White Arkitekter wins bid to design Swedens tallest timber building Wed, 8 Jun 16, 11:00pmLocated just below the Arctic Circle, the city of Skellefteå is surrounded by dense forests and renowned for its wooden buildings and timber construction techniques that range from traditional methods to modern technology...
- The Girl Scouts of Utah built impressive summer cabins without a single drop of glue Wed, 30 Mar 16, 4:00amThe cabins are located in a wooded area on GSU's Trefoil Ranch Camp. They were built using Interlocking Cross Laminated Timber, developed by Euclid Timber Frame PC, a company focusing on natural building methods using no...
- New timber office building will be among the tallest of its kind in London Fri, 25 Mar 16, 4:00amArchitecture firm Waugh Thistleton designed an office block in London's Shoreditch district meant to be built entirely out of timber. Five vertical slices separated by deep voids within the floor plates will be built from...
- Tucked-away Norwegian island house on stilts is only accessible by boat Sat, 6 Feb 16, 8:57amThe 807-square-foot home is located on a small island off the coast of Helgeroa village in Southern Norway. Hidden from view, the house occupies a site exposed to strong winds and replaces an existing structure. The architects...
- Mountain-inspired Pink Moon Saloon is a super-narrow bar and restaurant in Australia Wed, 20 Jan 16, 2:06amNestled in an alleyway, between two towering buildings in Adelaide, the two wooden huts of the Pink Moon Saloon bar and restaurant transport city dwellers to simpler childhood times of camping in the forest...
- Stone and timber-clad Hilltop Residence integrates with the environment in New Zealand Fri, 1 Jan 16, 3:30amThe aim of the project was to create a dynamic relationship between the old structure, clad in stone and topped with a hipped corrugated iron roof, and the new addition...
- Hilltop Residence is a dynamic stone and timber-clad retreat in New Zealand that integrates with the environment Thu, 31 Dec 15, 5:00pmThe aim of the project was to create a dynamic relationship between the old structure, clad in stone and topped with a hipped corrugated iron roof, and the new addition...
- World’s tallest wood building proposed in Paris could store 3,700 metric tons of carbon Tue, 2 Jun 15, 11:00pmMichael Green Architecture (MGA) just unveiled a proposal for a carbon neutral wooden skyscraper in Paris that, if constructed, will be the world’s tallest wood building...
- Timber kindergarten sports a zigzag roofline to mirror the Swedish dune landscape Fri, 5 Dec 14, 1:00amLocated on a stretch of replanted beach, the single-story Råå Day Care Center takes in views of the Øresund strait through large windows. Geometric glazed openings also line the roof and other sides of the building to...
- Mont-de-Marsan’s timber-slatted volumes float out from a grassy hillside in France Thu, 4 Dec 14, 9:13pmThe former Mont-de-Marsan education center was located in a nearby town center and was in need of renovations after years of use. Local trade association Chambre des Métiers commissioned architects Marjan Hessamfar and Joe...
- Wood-Clad Fagerborg Kindergarten Offers a Stimulating Environment for Children in Norway Sat, 18 Oct 14, 12:00amTo respect the character of the surrounding early 20th century residential buildings, RRA clad the kindergarten with wood in the vertical grain direction to blend the structure into the landscape, but also gave the timber...
- Russia’s 17th Century Kizhi Pogost Church is One of the World’s Oldest and Tallest Wooden Structures Tue, 2 Jul 13, 3:00pmKizhi Pogost photo from Shutterstock Two domed timber church buildings and an octagonal wooden bell tower were constructed on Russia’s Kizhi Island in 1714...
- Salorge: Energy-Efficient Office Inspired by Traditional Salt Warehouses Rises in France Fri, 21 Jun 13, 3:00pmThe representatives of Pornic County wanted the Salorge government building to carry on the tradition of architecture in the Retz region (such as gabled, tiled roofs)...