B & K STRUCTURES
The Pavilion , Hardman Square Manchester was developed from an overriding ambition to fashion a contemporary building almost entirely from timber harnessing prefabrication efficiencies and supply chain control . This impressive structure comprises a primary glulam frame with rib deck panels formed from cross laminated timber slabs with glulam ribs creating the floor and roof .
“ Responsibly sourced timber has the capability to vastly reduce our dependency on concrete ,
decreasing global carbon emissions by 4-8 %.
Jaguar Land Rover ’ s Advanced Product Creation Centre reflects the design quality and company values associated with one of Britain ’ s most iconic automotive businesses . Winner of the 2020 Offsite Award for best commercial project , the company ’ s sustainability and wellbeing strategy shaped the building philosophy .
Solid wood products , such as cross laminated timber ( CLT ) are natural and far less energy-intensive to produce and apply than alternative structural materials . Not only is it renewable , but the production process also creates minimal waste and all offcuts are recycled . For every cubic metre of CLT manufactured , 676 kg of
CO 2 will still be stored .
The overall carbon footprint for a CLT building is lowered by up to 75 %. A typical medium rise engineered timber development has the ability to lock up 19 tonnes of CO 2
. It is estimated that a single five-storey CLT building is able to cut emissions by levels equivalent to removing as many as 600 cars from the road for a year .
We are not engineered timber purists . Our business model focuses on hybrid construction solutions . However , cross laminated timber is by far the most exciting revolutionary building material that will be significant in our future development plans .
The innovative use of sustainable materials , such as cross laminated timber can help to deliver high-quality , high-density buildings without compromising the environment . I firmly believe it is important to raise awareness of how carbon sequestration and structural timber technology can contribute to reducing carbon emissions .
The Arts Centre at Sherborne Girls School provides an inspirational recital space for the whole school to congregate , complete with dedicated performance and arts facilities .
ABOUT B & K STRUCTURES Through careful design detailing and value engineering , B & K Structures is able to offer the best possible offsite manufactured construction solutions , ensuring a smooth integration for followon trades – delivering award-winning , environmentally and sustainable projects on time and to budget .
The UK has a magnificent heritage of timber architecture dating back to the thirteenth century . We are now building on this legacy using ground-breaking engineered timber systems to create a more sustainable future for generations to come .
B & K Structures has worked with some of the UK ’ s most renowned clients to develop outstanding buildings with sustainable credentials . For more information on their product portfolio and full range of services go to www . bkstructures . co . uk
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