Five Australian projects have been shortlisted in the 2019 World Architecture Awards special prizes. The prizes for small projects, best use of certified timber, best use
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Environmental benefit
Building with a timber structural system in place of steel and concrete is good for the environment.
If timber is used as a structural material instead of steel and concrete for construction of a new building;
Trees recycle carbon from the atmosphere to provide timber; the ultimate recycled material.
Considering all the benefits timber offers, environmental, aesthetic and cost effectiveness, makes timber the natural choice.