WOOD ARCHITECTURE +
Technical consultancy & specialised construction services
Technical consultancy & specialised construction services
What we do:
What we do:
WOOD ARCHITECTURE + is an independent technical consultancy who recognised as an authority on architectural wood detailing and specification. Whilst other services are available it is this area that makes us unique and invaluable to the Architectural profession, Construction industry, Timber suppliers, Services range from best practice technical advice on the specification and architectural detailing of wood and timber products through to bespoke practical projects.
Selected current and previous projects:
Selected current and previous projects:
Fishing Hut! Nr Winchester, 2013/14
Proud to be providing advice on this gem
March 2013
Sustainable WOOD ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING recently organised a trip for the Finnish Timber Council; PUUInfo. Architects and Engineers were guided around London and the south-east to see current (CLT) and historic Wood Architecture.
Technical advice to award winning Architect
Recently featured in Building Design newspaper February 2012 see Architects website for excellent images http://www.jamesgorstarchitects.com/projects/residential/watergate.html
Summer 2011
Pleased to be assisting TRADA Chief Consultant Architect Patrick Hislop in preparing illustrations for updated Finnforest Thermowood cladding manual.
May 2011
Talk given at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, Essex
Spring 2011 Elstree Golf Club, Hertfordshire - Hampson Williams & Kimble Architects, Orien Contractors
Comprehensive Consultancy service to Contractor for Siberian Larch cladding installation
2011 Building Centre
CPD Presentation on behalf of the Building Centre on 'Green Timber Construction'. Venue: offices of Buro Happold Bath
3D Construction modelling
Post & Beam frame study
2009* Valance House, Dagenham - Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects
Joinery detail drawing development to Architect for Timber shutters
2008* Sansaw, Shropshire
Comprehensive Consultancy service including preparation of specification and detail drawings for Contractor for Vertical & Horizontal Oak cladding installation
2008* Clare College, Cambridge - van Heyningen & Haward Architects
Design & detailing advice to Architect for Vertical cladding installation
2007 * Cranfield Mill, Ipswich - John Lyall Architects
Detailing advice to Architect for Vertical cladding installation
2007* Lakeside Broadwalk, Essex
Design, specification and detailing advice to Contractor for Boardwalk & Pergola.
2007* New Pipers, Hertfordshire - Niall McLaughlin Architects
Detailing and specification advice to Architect for Integrated cladding & windows
2004 - 2009* 'Green' timber construction
Green Oak Construction Assessments, instigated by the NHBC (National House Building Council)
2000 'Green' home-grown Larch post & beam low energy construction.
Architectural collaboration & self-build project
3D Construction modelling
Post & Beam joint study
Country House
Detail and specification advice
Our remit is to promote and support the use of timber by providing impartial expert guidance and advice. The aim is to ensure the longevity of external timber and wood components by providing information on the appropriate selection of species, correct profiling and utilisation of timbers characteristics to suit each service requirement. With the increased popularity of external wood products, these aspects are critical credentials as a sustainable and durable building material.
With appropriate specification and proper detailing optimum performance, often referred to as high performance can meet and exceed the general expectation of durability and performance of timber construction and external wood components.
Our areas of work:
External timber cladding
Timber window detail design
Decking and associated components
'Green' timber construction
External joinery design and inspections
Education via Technical lectures (CPD)
Detail drawing and specification reviews
Diagnostics of performance failures with remedial solutions developed
Liaising with suppliers and visiting sawmills to ensure delivery of satisfactory material
Guidance to Installers and sub-contractors
2D drawing & 3D modelling
Purpose made joinery
Strength grading of Softwood and Hardwood
Collaborative work with Architects and Contractors
Inspections and 'Expert' reports
Architectural services
Our extensive experience and contacts enable us to consider many types of commissions please contact us with your enquiry
The website is under constant review but please feel free to contact us for more information on our services. Be sure to look at the 'About Us' and 'Our Work' page.
We hope to see you again. Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!
Associations & Links:
Images of buildings we like and our work: click on to enlarge
Coed Gwern Bird Hide by CAT Professional Diploma Students
http://www.ajbuildingslibrary.co.uk/projects/display/id/4474
Another we like! Canadian gem
http://www.contemporist.com/2011/03/26/the-guscott-kemp-residence-by-scott-m-kemp-architect/
We lectured here! Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Authority HQ
'Green' Douglas fir frame, Architects: Page\Park; Engineers: Buro Happold & SKM Hunt; Structural Douglas fir frame: Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co
Technical illustration
Prepared for TRADA publication WOOD WINDOWS designing for high performance
Post base detail, Lakeside, Essex
Detail developed to prevent moisture entrapment
Technical illustration
Enhanced detail reproduced from TRADA publication EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING
Cladding detail, Scotland
Home grown un-coated Larch positioned heart-side out.