"Australian Architects can design structures with the form and feel of timber, now with the spanning capabilities needed in the commercial and civic space"
"100% renewable, sustainable plantation-grown timber – achieving large spans with natural beauty"
"Timber provides impressive spans with a lighter footprint than steel or concrete – and has the added benefit of sequestering carbon in the structure"
"Curved timber structures over broad spans are now a reality – with Timberbuilt Solution’s curved plywood box beams"
"Timberbuilt Solutions’ BIM (Building Information Modelling) enables us to take your 3D model so we can model the structural timber components – saving time and money while achieving your architectural vision"
"From small commercial structures (400 m2) to large (25,000 m2), Timberbuilt Solutions can provide design, engineering and prefabrication solutions for a precise installation with low on-site costs"
Commercial
Gisborne Retail Centre
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2005 RAIA Award Winner
Location:Gisborne, Victoria
Architect:MGS Architects
Builder:SJ Higgins Pty Ltd
This Timberbuilt Solution was chosen partly for its excellent environmental and embedded energy credentials. The lightweight plywood box sections were manufactured from 100% renewable plantation radiata plywood facings and LVL flanges and stiffeners.
All beams and their connections were designed so that construction was quickly and easily carried out on site, minimising cost and OH & S risk The environmental efficiency of the members helped the building to achieve the 2005 RAIA Award for sustainable architecture, and the 2005 Property Council Award (Retail Category). The Property Council judges made particular mention of the timber structure in their comments.
An added advantage was the timber structure enabled the strong colour of the retailer (Coles Red) was able to be displayed in a stain, which conveyed the colour and the natural grains of the timber members. This contributed to a warmer, more natural environment for customers to shop.