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Danish Building Research Institute (SBi) is hosting a dialogue meeting on the future of wood in the construction sector.
We will be presenting on the SDGs and best practice in Nordic Wood Construction at the Tree 2 Tower conference in Karlstad, Sweden.
University of Umeå and partners host a workshop on integration of circular economy into the wood construction sector.
Sustainable construction trade show, where wood is high on the agenda.
24.01.2020
- Architecture
Tenders now open for 2020 projects!
We’re looking for partners to help us deliver two big projects in 2020. More info here…
21.01.2020
- Project update
2020 - a new decade in the construction revolution
2020 has only just begun, but already we are starting to see some big wins for wood in construction in this critical decade for cutting construction’s carbon emissions.
17.12.2019
- Architecture
Wood as material in a circular economy
The Nordic Climate Action Weeks, arranged by Nordic Council of Ministers, took place in two locations, one at COP25 in Madrid and one in Norrsken House in Stockholm. The Wood in Construction secretariat participated in the side event "Circular Economy – more than a quick fix!" to discuss how we can transition to a circular economy and how wood as a construction material can contribute to this transition.
27.03.2019
- Architecture
New report: Nordic frontrunners on wood in construction push the envelope
Wood has the ability to act as a carbon sink and therefore holds a great potential in the transition towards a low-carbon construction industry. How? Well, here are 25 examples across the value chain from all Nordic countries.
10.01.2019
- Conference
Talking Timber at COP24
At the end of last year the Nordic Wood in Construction Secretariat was in Katowice, Poland for the UN’s COP24 meeting. Here are our highlights…
04.12.2018
- Project update
SDG Impact of Wood in Construction at COP24
Wood in construction can bring huge benefits that help us to deliver the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, but are there also any trade-offs? At COP24 this week, we are presenting preliminary findings of our SDG Impact project.
05.11.2018
- Press release
Open Call for Nordic Cases using Wood in Construction
Do you know of an inspiring and innovative Nordic project working with Wood in Construction? Apply now to have your project featured in a new publication!
27.10.2018
- Project update
25 Cases of Nordic Good Practice in Wood in Construction
The Nordic Wood in Construction Secretariat is undertaking a project to engage key stakeholders and experts in the creation of a publication showcasing 25 Nordic good practice cases of the use of wood in construction.
17.10.2018
- Press release
China wants to increase the industrialization of the country's wood construction
SWEDISH WOOD PRESS RELEASE: Building sustainable cities becomes crucial for the transition to a fossil-free society worldwide. Sweden and China have a clear ambition to share and develop knowledge in sustainable construction focused on smart solutions. From October 15, a Chinese delegation visits Europe starting in Sweden to take part in European modern wood construction.
28.09.2018
- Conference
Forum Wood Building Nordic
Linnaeus University in Sweden hosted the seventh Forum Wood Building Nordic in September in Växjö. Wood in Construction project was there and presented the project.
26.09.2018
- Conference
Wood in Construction at Nordic-German Seminar in Berlin
The Nordic Embassies in Berlin hosted a seminar on Wood Construction on September 25 with participation of both Mads Wolff, chair man of the advisory board and project manager Anders Vestergaard Jensen.