With timber frame construction expected to continue growing in popularity, it’s critical that any building made from the material is adequately protected against the spread of fire. Here, cavity ...

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released the first-ever set of U.S. recommendations for hybrid steel frames with mass timber floors, according to a news release. Design Guide ...

Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry and the environment. The term pertains to the utilization of ...

We are considering a large extension to the rear of our property and the builder is pushing us towards a timber frame structure as he says it’s easier to get an airtight seal to prevent draughts. He ...

Timber frames, for so long limited to the low-rise residential sector, have begun to break into commercial and higher-rise uses, thanks to technological breakthroughs. What does the future hold? For ...

Photo by Quintin Lake. Image Courtesy of Nick Leith-Smith Architecture+Design Learn more about the project and view select images after the break. Photo by Quintin Lake. Image Courtesy of Nick ...

Taoiseach opens new extension which will see Cygnum production capacity rise from 1,400 to 2,500 housing units per year ...