latest news from Wood Knowledge Wales

August 2010

The Vale Passive Window on show at the Eisteddfod
The Vale passive window - the first timber window manufactured in Wales meeting the stringent requirements of PassivHaus certification - has been fitted into the "Lime House" in readiness for this year's National Eisteddfod being held at Ebbw Vale .   read more...

June 2010

Technical Advice Note 22 : Planning for Sustainable Buildings (June 2010)
The final Technical Advice Note 22 Planning for Sustainable Buildings to assist local planning authorities and developers to deliver sustainable buildings through the planning system was announced by Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister Jane Davidson (4th June 2010) at the Greener Homes and Buildings Show, Builth Wells.   read more...

April 2010

EU consultation on Preparing Forests for Climate Change
A consulation document and questionnaire has been launched by the EU to assess the viewpoint of individuals and groups to help the EU develop options for future forest protection and information under a changing climate.   read more...

February 2010

Timber Cladding in Wales event 23 February 2010
WKW will hold the latest in its series of seminars on 23rd February 2010, the topic being exterior timber cladding in Wales. The event will be held at the Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon LD3 9DB.   read more...

November 2009

Issues of thermal mass and timber frame not as bad as first thought
The UK TFA Preview for 2010 includes details of a recent study by Buro Happold into differences between timber frame and masonry 3-bedroom semi-detached houses up to 2080.   read more...

WKW project granted with Glyndwr University and BRE Wales
Woodknowledge Wales (WKW), has, in collaboration with Glyndwr University and BRE Wales been successful in gaining funding under the A4B (Academic Expertise for Business) scheme for a feasibility study to identify issues linked to the use of lcoal timbers in the construction sector.   read more...

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