11 November 2025
It’s exciting to see The Illawarra Grammar School project taking shape — soon to be Australia’s first all-CLT school designed to the International Passivhaus Standard.
A lot of innovative thinking has gone into this carbon-neutral design: CLT post-and-beam structure, newly developed quick-click connectors, triple-glazed timber windows, full timber façade, and over 1,000 m² of green roof.
The building includes flexible learning spaces for Junior and Senior classes, a new library, STEM areas and an auditorium all within a healthy, low-energy environment.
WoodWorks Issue – 11 Nov 2025
Welcome
Greetings from your WoodWorks team. Hidden in plain sight: Juken New Zealand’s engineered ‘Triboard’ composite wood panels provide design flexibility and speed of construction for residential housing. Other stories in this issue:
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11 November 2025
Hidden in plain sight: A Game-Changer for Iwi Housing in Far North
PanelLock’s innovative Triboard housing panels are proving to be a game-changer in addressing the housing crisis in New Zealand. Luke Matthews and his partners at PanelLock have taken on the...
11 November 2025
Illawarra Grammar School – Australia’s first all-CLT school
It’s exciting to see The Illawarra Grammar School project taking shape — soon to be Australia’s first all-CLT school designed to the International Passivhaus Standard. A lot of innovative thinking...
11 November 2025
Mass timber climbing gym
In a mountain community known for outdoor recreation and tourism, a climbing association is using cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (glulam) to create an advanced indoor facility for climbers...
11 November 2025
The Mass Timber Tipping Point is Closer than you think
Architecture 2030 and Pilot Projects Collaborative uncover what’s holding the industry back—and how design firms are paving the path to large-scale, low-carbon construction....
11 November 2025
Designing Light-Frame Wood Structures Over Podiums: Wind Considerations
National Online Seminar. This course highlights seismic design considerations for mid-rise light-frame wood buildings over concrete podiums, a common structural configuration in urban residential development. Date & Time: Nov 14,...