TDUK releases over 170 free-to-use technical case studies

To celebrate three years since the official launch, Timber Development UK (TDUK) has made all 174 of its technical case studies free for all to download.

Your source for timber knowledge

This includes the very best uses of timber in construction from the past decade – including dozens of Wood Awards winners – such as the RIBA Stirling Prize winning Magdalene College Library and Goldsmith Street projects.

From beautiful schools through to stunning homes, swimming pools, hospitals, retrofits, gridshells, interiors and community buildings, TDUK’s case study library is an incredibly rich source of timber knowledge.

Together, these form an essential learning resource for students and professionals alike, and the basis of its monthly webinar series ‘designTimber’, which is delivered by the architects, engineers and design teams behind each project.

“When we came together three years ago, this was with the aim of connecting the supply chain, leading best practice and accelerating a low carbon future,” commented TDUK Chief Executive, David Hopkins.

TDUK’s case studies include technical drawings and insights from the design team... 

“We’re very proud of our work over the last three years, which has included dozens of new case studies, which contain both technical details and explanations, in addition to key performance data on carbon. Sharing knowledge is crucial, as timber is an essential tool to overcoming the UK’s climate and housing crisis, and we want every architect, engineer and contractor in the country to know how best to use it.

“At its heart, Timber Development UK is a community – a place for people passionate about using wood to make a difference to connect, network, share and learn – no matter which part of the supply chain you work in. This is why we say that those who work with wood already belong. Because anyone who touches timber – whether working in a forest, a joinery workshop, behind a desk, on a building site, or those just starting their journey – we’re here to support you.

“For all our members, and the tens of thousands of professionals across the UK who, over the past few years, have downloaded our resources, attended our events, given us a follow or sent us a message of support – members, non-members and students – we’re incredibly thankful.

... in addition to performance data on carbon, both embodied and operational

“If you do enjoy our work and would like to show support by joining, please do get in touch. We’d love to have you in our community, and of course, tell you about the many benefits that are exclusive to members. Meanwhile, we’re going to continue adding more case studies – and some exciting new publications will be coming to our library before the end of the year – so please do explore all we have to offer and keep in touch.”

To download case studies, along with hundreds of other resources, simply create a free account, which takes less than 30 seconds. This will connect you to the TDUK network, and allow you to receive updates, featuring the very best of UK timber in construction.

To find out about all the benefits of membership, join via the website – www.timberdevelopment.uk – or get in touch with the membership team.