- Boot Factory Reborn — Bondi’s Condemned Shell Becomes Australia’s Best Timber Building
by Jason Ross on October 15, 2025 at 4:09 amA historic Boot Factory, whose condemned 19th‑century shell was reborn as a community innovation hub using engineered Australian hardwoods, was crowned Australia’s best timber‑designed project last night. Originally built in 1892 and considered unfit for use when work began, the Boot Factory in Bondi Junction, constructed by Schiavello Constructions, retains its brick perimeter while its
- Aussie Developer Targets Sydney and Brisbane as MODEL Goes National
by Jason Ross on October 13, 2025 at 12:50 pmAustralia’s most ambitious build-to-rent developer, MODEL, is on the lookout to fund a growing pipeline of cross-laminated timber apartment towers in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne over the next 12 months. That is according to Rory Hunter, MODEL’s CEO, who headlined Australia’s Timber Construct conference in Melbourne. Addressing 200 architects, engineers, developers and timber professionals at
- Amazon’s Mass Timber Delivery Station Could Be Blueprint for Hundreds More
by Jason Ross on October 10, 2025 at 3:36 amAmazon has opened its first mass‑timber delivery station at Elkhart, Indiana (DII5), a 39‑acre facility designed to operate as a working laboratory for low‑carbon building systems. The site features more than half a million board feet of southern yellow pine in walls and ceilings, lower‑carbon concrete, generous daylighting and over 170 EV charging stalls, all
- Milk‑Carton and Newspaper Walls Tested in New Housing Prototype
by Jason Ross on October 9, 2025 at 4:39 amSwedish homebuilder A‑hus has begun construction on a prototype Villa Nolvik in Kungälv, just north of Gothenburg, using walls and roof elements made from recycled paper products — including milk cartons and newspapers — in a bold push toward climate-neutral housing. The build is part of a real-world trial of low-emission techniques developed through A‑hus’s
- Tasmania’s $1.13 Billion Timber-Roofed Stadium Faces its Final Test
by Jason Ross on October 8, 2025 at 4:05 amThe Tasmanian government has revealed new renders of the Macquarie Point stadium, the world’s largest timber‑roofed venue in planning, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff doubling down on the project — now projected to cost more than $1 billion — as being “built on a site that has been screaming out for development for decades.” It comes
Case Studies
Welcome to our timber design Case Studies page, where we showcase major projects and product innovations from around the world. Here, you'll find articles with detailed insights into exceptional timber design and engineering feats, highlighting how timber is revolutionising the construction industry. From sustainable residential homes to large-scale commercial buildings, each case study explores the creative use of timber in various applications. Learn about cutting-edge techniques, sustainability benefits, and the innovative minds behind these remarkable projects. Discover how timber is shaping the future of architecture and inspiring new possibilities. Explore our curated collection to gain inspiration and knowledge for your next project.
