Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis D.Ridley-Ellis@napier.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Building From England's Woodlands
People Involved
Wojciech Plowas W.Plowas@napier.ac.uk
Consultant
Marlene Cramer M.Cramer@napier.ac.uk
Research Assistant
Project Description
The focus of the project is to develop 5 building system concepts through innovative digital design, adapted to the characteristics of 5 underutilised home-grown English timber species. Each project should be developed to create 1:1 physical prototypes limited to specific junctions or components. Each component will demonstrate the application of a home-grown species. Species selection will be predicated on initial research into homegrown inventory, including that within the 50% of unmanaged English Woodlands.
| Status | Project Live |
|---|---|
| Funder(s) | Forestry Commission England |
| Value | £109,975.00 |
| Project Dates | Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025 |
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