The advantages of modern structural timber compared to conventional concrete.
Modern structural timber (such as cross-laminated timber, CLT) offers a strength-to-weight ratio that rivals concrete, with a markedly lower carbon footprint when sourced from certified forests.
On the Forest Timber Villas project, we used FSC-certified timber with advanced thermal insulation, achieving thermal performance above the local code without a significant cost increase.
The main challenge remains precise execution and moisture control during installation, which requires a team specialized in this type of structural system.
