Mixed-Deciduous Beam (Wood Awards 2023)

By utilising multiple species of hardwood in a single building product, the Mixed-Deciduous Beam is designed to maximise potential of the UK’s varied hardwood resource, promote regenerative forestry practices and ensure long-term carbon storage by diverting these valuable woods away from firewood or...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fereday, George
Format: Show/Exhibition
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9525/1/Wood%20Awards%20Catalogue_2023.pdf
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Summary:By utilising multiple species of hardwood in a single building product, the Mixed-Deciduous Beam is designed to maximise potential of the UK’s varied hardwood resource, promote regenerative forestry practices and ensure long-term carbon storage by diverting these valuable woods away from firewood or biomass. Thw Wood Awards 2023 catalogue is featuring shortlisted projects showcasing wood's beauty and versatility in design and construction. The Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in wood. Established in 1971, the awards recognise, encourage and promote outstanding wood design, craftsmanship and installation.