In a previous article we wrote about the rise in cross-laminated timber (CLT) as a construction material and plans to build an 80 storey sky scraper in London using the panels. Although architects in the UK are looking at the benefits the material can offer, firms in France are already passionate about working with timber, using it for both residential and office developments. Continue reading →

Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, Central London, is the second largest garden square in the capital and was once one of the most prestigious residential areas in the city. The development began in around 1721 and the homes became the residences of numerous members of the aristocracy, including lords, ladies, and dukes. Continue reading →

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a prefabricated panel that can be used to create walls, roofs, and flooring. The materials are special because they are two-way spanning, meaning they are glued in transverse and latitudinal layers. This provides more strength and reduces behaviour such as expansion. The panels are becoming immensely popular in Europe because they are sustainable and have very low carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading →