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.
  • Walmart’s New Home – Massive Timber Project Shatters Records
    by Jason Ross on January 21, 2025 at 3:13 pm

    It’s official. Walmart’s “Home Office,” North America’s largest mass timber campus ever constructed, is officially open for business. The enormous project—which used more than 1.5 million cubic feet of timber in its construction—even resulted in the world’s largest retailer acquiring a major share in a mass timber factory to bring the Arkansas headquarters to life. The post Walmart’s New Home – Massive Timber Project Shatters Records appeared first on Wood Central.

  • Sweden is On Track to Build the World’s Largest Wooden City
    by Jason Ross on January 19, 2025 at 4:46 pm

    Construction on Stockholm Wood City dubbed the “world’s first five-minute city” is several months ahead of schedule and is on track to provide 2,000 new homes by 2027. That is, according to Swedish property developer Atrium Ljungberg, which began construction on the world’s largest timber district in October. “We can tell the story about how to The post Sweden is On Track to Build the World’s Largest Wooden City appeared first on Wood Central.

  • Malaysia’s Quake-Proof All-Timber Temple Built Nail-and-Bolt Free!
    by Jason Ross on January 17, 2025 at 8:21 am

    More than 800 tonnes of Merbau wood is being used to expand the Tow Boo Keong Temple temple piece by piece – the most famous place of worship in Bukit Mertajam, in Penang, Malaysia. It comes as skilled Chinese artisans assemble the all-wooden expansion is using a traditional construction method, using interlocking brackets instead of The post Malaysia’s Quake-Proof All-Timber Temple Built Nail-and-Bolt Free! appeared first on Wood Central.

  • Miracle Near Malibu: Timber Clad House Survives LA’s Worst Wildfire
    by Jason Ross on January 11, 2025 at 10:26 pm

    A house fully clad in timber and designed using Passive House principles is one of the few sparred as wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles. That is according to Greg Chasen, the architect behind the Pacific Palisades house, who said the good fortune of the house—surrounded by houses now burnt to the ground—was The post Miracle Near Malibu: Timber Clad House Survives LA’s Worst Wildfire appeared first on Wood Central.

  • A New Hybrid Timber Skyscraper is Set to Tower Over Perth’s CBD
    by Wood Central on January 9, 2025 at 9:46 pm

    A new timber skyscraper could tower over the Perth skyline after Western Australian developer Erben applied to the City of Perth to build a steel-and-timber high rise at 108 Stirling Street in the middle of the proposed “free transit zone.” As reported by the Urban Developer, the latest application, prepared by Urbis, is looking to The post A New Hybrid Timber Skyscraper is Set to Tower Over Perth’s CBD appeared first on Wood Central.