Two TRADA Talks - Innovative and Inspirational Timber Buildings and External Timber Cladding, Design and Specification.

 

Innovative & Inspirational Timber Buildings

Signature timber structures are becoming increasingly popular around the world, yet with a few exceptions, the UK lags behind.

This talk demonstrates what can be achieved with timber and aims to encourage architects to make increased use of this beautiful, sustainable and versatile material.

This highly visual presentation shows the many different faces of timber and demonstrates how designers have been able to exploit these in a variety of exciting and innovative ways.

 

External Timber Cladding, Design & Specification

Timber cladding provides an attractive and durable finish to buildings but these will only be realised through understanding and adoption of appropriate design principles and material selection processes. Provides guidance on alternative forms, best-practice and selection of suitable species.