14.05.2025
Golden Light and Timeless Warmth: Nebraska House by Lara Maeseele Celebrates Tasmanian Oak
Tucked along the coastal northern tip of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Nebraska House is an architectural homage to light, landscape, and local materials, most notably, the refined, golden warmth of Tasmanian Oak. Designed by Belgian-born, Tasmania-based architect Lara Maeseele, the home represents a culmination of her values: sustainable design, strong...
5.05.2025
Buildings as a Global Carbon Sink: Timber Construction for Climate Change Mitigation
The construction industry stands at a critical crossroads in our fight against climate change. A groundbreaking study by researchers including Galina Churkina and Hans Joachim Schellnhuber proposes a revolutionary approach to transform urban construction from a climate threat into a powerful climate solution through the widespread adoption of timber...
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Nothing is being done anywhere else in the world that we can’t do here. Timber Expert Michael Lee on building Net Zero.
Michael “Mick” Lee on the potential for net-zero buildings in Australia and the capabilities of local timber manufacturers to support this vision.
Are Net Zero Embodied Carbon Buildings Possible?Â
And why two leading experts want architects to challenge commercial office space design and start hugging columns.Â
Echo House: A thoughtful tribute to Australian modernism with Tasmanian Oak
Echo House, designed by Adelaide-based architectural practice Parabolica, beautifully demonstrates how modern design can harmoniously integrate with local materials to create a timeless living environment. Inspired by Australian modernism and mid-century architecture, the project embraces…
Designing with Dignity: Stephen Geason on Architecture for Dementia Care
Stephen Geason is a registered architect, Churchill Fellow, and Director at Cykel Architecture. With particular expertise in designing for people living with dementia, he’s become a national leader in dementia-friendly architecture. We spoke with Stephen…
Original Thinking: Tim McCallister on Branding, Purpose, and the Power of Design
Tim McCallister has been in the design game for over 26 years. Based in Northern Ireland, he’s the Creative Director of Bennett, a Tasmanian agency behind the award-winning Original Tasmanian Timber brand. With a career…
A conversation with Dr Louise Wallis: Scientist, Senior Lecturer and Problem Solver at the Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood
It was a belief that architects needed more hands-on experience that drew academic Dr Louise Wallis to Tasmania. Today Louise is a Deputy Director of the Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood (CSAW) and a…
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Michael Lee ·What’s Possible with Australian Resources
What’s Possible with Australian Resources
Michael Lee is a technical expert in Tasmanian Timber. Mick, as he’s known within the sector, has over 30 years experience in research, timber production, and systems. He works with builders, designers, and architects to create solutions that benefit the environment, the economy, and the community.
19 mins
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