A vision of the future of timber construction

August 2024
As August draws to a close, two media appearances by Whitby Wood director Kelly Harrison have been released — one on Optoppen for the WoodSolutions Timber Talks series, the other on using structural timber for the Time for Timber information portal.

Firstly ….

WoodSolutions Timber Talks : podcast and video

Timber Talks Kelly Harrison

Building Extensions — The Optoppen Project

timbertalks: “We’re in a time of rapid innovation in urban development, driven by the need for sustainable use of space … Kelly delves into the Optoppen Project’s mission to transform urban spaces using rooftop extensions. She highlights the benefits of building extensions, such as space optimization and energy efficiency.

We discuss the untapped value on rooftops and address concerns about the structural integrity of existing buildings, examining the reliability of data and drawings. Kelly also shares insights into the growing appetite for mass timber in the UK and her vision for the future of timber construction, emphasizing innovations and challenges.”

On Spotify: open.spotify.com
On Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com
On YouTube: youtu.be

More on Optoppen >

ALSO AVAILABLE …

Time for Timber : interview

Time for Timber Kelly Harrison

Structural Timber: Sustainable Made Simple, with Kelly Harrison

The use of timber in construction is increasing — Time for Timber says it’s time to learn how to transition to structural timber and reap the benefits … Whitby Wood director Kelly Harrison explains why … WATCH NOW

Time for Timber is an information and learning portal owned by the Structural Timber Association. It provides information and knowledge about building in structural timber.
Time for Timber : timefortimber.org