Materials sourced locally represent a profound commitment to the principles of sustainable architecture, transforming from a mere technical choice into a cultural and ethical statement. While timber leads the list of such materials, its local use stands out as one of the most powerful tools for designers to express their responsibility towards the environment and society. #identity #Strategy #timber

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Challenges in Transporting £5m Worth of Timber from Remote Forest in Northumberland

In the remote Uswayford Forest of Northumberland, timber worth £5m remains trapped, unable to be felled and transported due to difficulties in road access. Local residents, including Sam Wood, express concerns about the safety of narrow, single-track roads, fearing accidents involving timber lorries... [More info]