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Buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy related carbon emissions: 28% from operational emissions, from energy needed to heat, cool and power them, and the remaining 11% from materials and construction.* This means that when choosing build materials we need to make a conscious effort to choose sustainable options.
When properly managed, timber is one of the only sustainable mainstream construction materials. Timber benefits from having one of the lowest embodied CO2 of any building material. Trees soak up the carbon dioxide and as the tree grows it holds on to the carbon and releases oxygen back up into the atmosphere.
Buildings constructed from structural timber sourced from sustainably managed forests can be a more sustainable solution than alternative construction material such as brick & block. Greater use of timber could mitigate climate change. Over the next few years, wood will be the most important resource for a sustainable economy. Not only is it a great sustainable construction product it also is the best material to build with for energy efficient homes – offering a warmer home and a reduction in energy consumption.