A conversation with Dr Louise Wallis: Scientist, Senior Lecturer and Problem Solver at the Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood
March 19, 2025
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 Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Tasmania.
Questions about Tasmanian Timber? Ask the expert.
January 6, 2025
In an industry with many highly knowledgeable people, few have the length and breadth of experience as Michael Lee. Michael, or Mick as he is known, has been in the timber industry in Tasmania for over 35 years. A former Production Manager at one of the largest timber companies in the state, and Operations Manager and General Manger at other major operations Mick knows Tasmanian timber like few others.Â
Sassafras Properties
December 11, 2024
Flooring, Lining and Cladding
October 23, 2024
St. Lukes Flagship wellness hub by Terroir
September 23, 2024
St. Lukes is a Tasmanian-based private health insurance company with a mission to help Tasmania become the healthiest island on the planet. Having been in business for 70 years, their newly formed health and wellness hub in the heart of Hobart offers its members and the public a range of health and wellbeing-focused activities from yoga to new-parent classes and everything in between. Award-winning Tasmanian architectural firm Terroir was tasked with a brief to create a health-conscious space that would also inspire, draw new people in, and create excitement around their brand. With tight constraints from the existing building, Terroir drew inspiration locally and abroad, creating a health hub with a design that is world-leading and Tasmanian-inspired.
Hydrowood
June 6, 2019
Hydrowood is timber reclaimed from the depths of the Pieman River (hydro) Dam on Tasmania's West Coast. The sustainably salvaged specialty timbers include Huon Pine, Sassafras and Myrtle as well as Eucalyptus and Blackwood and are ideal for use by furniture designers, woodworkers, as well as in high-end residential and commercial construction.
Britton Timbers
June 6, 2019
Britton Timbers are trusted to produce quality timber and outstanding customer service. They have been doing it for more than 110 years. Britton Timbers are a preferred source for premium Tasmanian timbers.
