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Design and architecture projects using salvaged and reclaimed timber in buildings, landscapes, and structures.

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Moriyama Teshima Architects Raises a Ten-Storey Mass Timber Landmark on Toronto's Waterfront

Limberlost Place brings net-zero passive ventilation and exposed black spruce structure to George Brown College's lakeside campus.

Moriyama Teshima Architects Raises a Ten-Storey Mass Timber Landmark on Toronto's WaterfrontMoriyama Teshima Architects Raises a Ten-Storey Mass Timber Landmark on Toronto's Waterfront
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Powerhouse Company Builds Rotterdam's First Mass Timber Residential Tower on Cold War Foundations

In Pendrecht, a 12-story CLT housing block replaces a demolished post-war high-rise while standing on its original piles.

Powerhouse Company Builds Rotterdam's First Mass Timber Residential Tower on Cold War FoundationsPowerhouse Company Builds Rotterdam's First Mass Timber Residential Tower on Cold War Foundations
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House 23.2 by Omer Arbel: A Masterpiece of Reclaimed Timber and Triangular Geometry

A family home in Vancouver blending reclaimed timber, triangular geometry, and fluid indoor-outdoor spaces across forested landscapes.

House 23.2 by Omer Arbel: A Masterpiece of Reclaimed Timber and Triangular GeometryHouse 23.2 by Omer Arbel: A Masterpiece of Reclaimed Timber and Triangular Geometry
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LOGL Competence Center by lohrmannarchitekten

LOGL Competence Center showcases contemporary timber architecture, combining regional hardwoods, sustainable construction, zero-emission energy systems, and educational public spaces.

LOGL Competence Center by lohrmannarchitektenLOGL Competence Center by lohrmannarchitekten
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Rethinking Resilience

The project embraces flood as a natural phenomena as the premise to imagine the possibility of secure human habitation. With this as the central idea, the project defines resilience to be two fold- 1.to be prepared before flood. 2. sustenance and recuperating post flood scenario. In its execution, the project encapsulates this idea at three distinct scales.

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TerraTimber: A Digital Upcycling System for Circular Timber Construction

TerraTimber transforms waste wood using digital upcycling, AR-guided fabrication, and wood-earth hybrids to create sustainable, circular, metal-free structural systems.

TerraTimber: A Digital Upcycling System for Circular Timber ConstructionTerraTimber: A Digital Upcycling System for Circular Timber Construction
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Reimagining the landscape of an abandoned stone quarry, Vetal hill, Pune

The project aims to develop a site specific sustainable development model which includes ecological restoration of the quarry land through public participation, biodiversity conservation and a sustainable infrastructure to educate masses about the process.

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REED MAZE workshop and research centre

A project that strives to preserve tradition and enrich nature

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Wooden Wonders: Chiayi City Expo by MVRDV

A temporary timber pavilion by MVRDV celebrating Chiayi’s wood heritage, reimagining sustainable futures through architecture, exhibition, and civic dialogue.

Wooden Wonders: Chiayi City Expo by MVRDVWooden Wonders: Chiayi City Expo by MVRDV
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Rose Terraces: Cross-Laminated Timber as a Tool for Faster, Fairer, and Lower-Carbon Housing by Luigi Rosselli Architects

A Sydney build-to-rent experiment using cross-laminated timber to deliver faster, lower-carbon housing through precision, repetition, and architectural restraint.

Rose Terraces: Cross-Laminated Timber as a Tool for Faster, Fairer, and Lower-Carbon Housing by Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsRose Terraces: Cross-Laminated Timber as a Tool for Faster, Fairer, and Lower-Carbon Housing by Luigi Rosselli Architects
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Eagle Eye Tower: A 130-Meter Mass Timber Skyscraper Rooted in West Coast Identity

Shortlisted in CityScraper, this Kelowna high-rise pairs cross-laminated timber construction with indigenous cultural narratives and biophilic design.

Eagle Eye Tower: A 130-Meter Mass Timber Skyscraper Rooted in West Coast IdentityEagle Eye Tower: A 130-Meter Mass Timber Skyscraper Rooted in West Coast Identity
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TRÆ High-Rise Building – A Landmark of Timber Innovation and Circular Architecture

A pioneering upcycled timber high-rise showcasing circular construction, sustainable materials, sculptural design, and social impact while redefining Aarhus’ evolving harbor district.

TRÆ High-Rise Building – A Landmark of Timber Innovation and Circular ArchitectureTRÆ High-Rise Building – A Landmark of Timber Innovation and Circular Architecture
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Timber Residence by Architecture Discipline: Pioneering Mass Timber Construction in India

Timber Residence by Architecture Discipline redefines sustainable living in Goa through mass timber construction, prefabrication, and elegant tropical design harmony.

Timber Residence by Architecture Discipline: Pioneering Mass Timber Construction in IndiaTimber Residence by Architecture Discipline: Pioneering Mass Timber Construction in India
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Timber Renewal House by HGA Henning Grahn Architektur

Sustainable timber house in Mainz by HGA Henning Grahn Architektur, blending prefabrication, material honesty, and compact design for efficient urban living.

Timber Renewal House by HGA Henning Grahn ArchitekturTimber Renewal House by HGA Henning Grahn Architektur
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Timber Residential Construction Kit by Sehw Architektur – Sustainable Urban Living in Berlin

Sehw Architektur’s Timber Residential Construction Kit in Berlin features sustainable, prefabricated timber housing, diverse apartments, green courtyards, and energy-efficient urban design.

Timber Residential Construction Kit by Sehw Architektur – Sustainable Urban Living in BerlinTimber Residential Construction Kit by Sehw Architektur – Sustainable Urban Living in Berlin
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Barn Again Pavilion by THISS Studio + Tom Svilans: A Celebration of Slow Architecture in Copenhagen

Barn Again Pavilion in Copenhagen repurposes salvaged Norwegian timber, celebrating slow architecture, sustainability, craftsmanship, and communal, meditative experiences at the 2025 Biennale.

Barn Again Pavilion by THISS Studio + Tom Svilans: A Celebration of Slow Architecture in CopenhagenBarn Again Pavilion by THISS Studio + Tom Svilans: A Celebration of Slow Architecture in Copenhagen
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Reframe RV Storage: Redefining Timber Post and Beam Architecture in Canada

Reframe RV Storage in Canada redefines timber post and beam architecture, transforming a basic storage facility into a bright, economical, and meaningful space.

Reframe RV Storage: Redefining Timber Post and Beam Architecture in CanadaReframe RV Storage: Redefining Timber Post and Beam Architecture in Canada
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The Timber Hat Building by rundzwei Architekten

Sustainable timber headquarters featuring a dramatic carbonized wood canopy, blending industrial efficiency with architectural elegance and ecological responsibility.

The Timber Hat Building by rundzwei ArchitektenThe Timber Hat Building by rundzwei Architekten
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Kiihtelysvaara Church: A Contemporary Timber Church Rooted in Tradition

A modern timber church in Finland blending sacred tradition, community use, reused materials, and sustainable architecture on a historic site.

Kiihtelysvaara Church: A Contemporary Timber Church Rooted in TraditionKiihtelysvaara Church: A Contemporary Timber Church Rooted in Tradition
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