Engineered timber
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about engineered timber
News • Detail • 26 Jul 2024
Detail: Henning Larsen’s World of Volvo is a study in mass timber construction
“World of Volvo” opened its doors to visitors in Spring 2024. A joint venture between Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, the new experience center is located in central Gothenburg, the Swedish city where Volvo’s journey began in 1927. The project by global architecture firm Henning Larsen is a study in mass timber construction. Spanning 22,000 square meters (236,806 square feet), the building is constructed from glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) — on the interior, three majestic tree trunk-like columns are arranged in a mathematical pattern and fan outwards, their “canopies” supporting the roof’s entire mass and enveloping visitors in an enchanting forest-like setting.
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News • Specification • 12 Sep 2023
10 libraries featuring warm wood interiors
Traditionally, a library is often remembered as a place of quiet study, filled with hushed tones and old-fashioned librarians. However, today’s libraries will typically offer an array of community-centered, cultural, social, and inclusive activities and facilities, programmed within open and contemporary spaces. More and more, today’s school, university, public, and community libraries are mixing quiet areas that encourage educational pursuits with those that embrace recreation.
One material that is increasingly used in modern-day library interiors is wood. An exceptionally versatile building material, wood is hard-wearing and offers structural rigidity, especially when using engineered timber. Wood is a sustainable and renewab... More