Professor Robert Hairstans, founding director of the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology, NMITE and head of the Centre for Offsite Construction and Innovative Structures at Edinburgh Napier University, explains why timber works as a renewable resource for sustainable housebuilding.
John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, explains that the key to achieving maximum benefit from offsite manufacturing is having the right technical conversations as early as possible.
The white paper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected wood can support more sustainable building choices while delivering durability, robust performance and architectural quality.
Gerry Hogan, director at Collective Architecture, explores how data is key to delivering better, healthier homes, improving health outcomes and building resilience to energy price volatility.
Kris Droszcz, CEO of Rebel DFMA LLC, delves into lessons from hospitality and student housing projects with modular design across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Oliver Lawton, co-founder of the Copper Sustainability Partnership, explores the reliance on plastic waste in construction and why its environmental impact must be considered.
Anna Gibson, product manager at EGGER UK, shares how material specification, responsible sourcing, and manufacturer choice can help project teams design for longevity and improve whole-life sustainability.
