Beyond sustainability, timber also enhances the built environment in biophilic ways. “Leaving the timber exposed in a building creates a more natural, calming space. Studies show that timber-based buildings improve well-being, making them environmentally friendly and better places to live and work,” he added.
The growth of offsite timber
One of the most significant innovations in the sector is offsite timber construction, where large sections of buildings (such as walls, floors, and entire rooms) are pre-manufactured in a controlled factory environment before being assembled on-site. This approach offers several advantages over traditional building methods.
“We have to move towards productive approaches,” says Hairstans. “Offsite construction allows us to do more in a factory-controlled environment, which improves quality, speeds up building times, and reduces material waste,” he added.