The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
Make mine a plant-based building please
The escalating climate emergency means construction must clean up its act without delay. A solid rule-of-thumb is to specify materials derived from plants, argues Joe Giddings
Tag: Timber
Severe timber shortage as ‘perfect storm’ brings price hikes and delays
The Covid crisis, Brexit hurdles and surging construction activity have combined to create a ‘huge’ timber shortage across the industry, architects have told the AJ
Materials shortage and delays hit architects – but confidence remains high
Nearly two-thirds of architects have said material shortages are causing delays to projects on site, but confidence in future workloads nevertheless remains high
Materials shortage: timber and steel prices continue to rise
Prices of key materials including timber and steel are continuing to rise, new data from the government has confirmed
Where’s all the wood? Materials shortage to last months
An unprecedented materials shortage in the construction sector will continue well into the second half of 2021, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has warned
Maccreanor Lavington completes timber refectory for Roehampton school
Maccreanor Lavington has revealed its flexible timber refectory space for Ibstock Place School in Roehampton
Wotton Donoghue Architects completes timber school dining hall in Taunton
The timber-framed structure adjacent to Taunton School's Grade II-listed Main Building is flexibly designed for use also as an event space by both the school and the local community
Zaha Hadid Architects’ all-timber stadium approved by football league
The English Football League has given the green light for Zaha Hadid Architects to build the world’s first all-timber football stadium
UK facing timber shortage ‘well into 2021’
The UK is facing a six-month shortage in its timber supply, according to the Timber Trade Federation
Alan Power Architects designs two-bed house with feature lantern ceiling in east London
Acting as both client and architect, Alan Power Architects has completed a 97m2 two-bed house in Stepney Green, east London