CASE STUDIES EXPLORING the Possibilities of Timber

The Clearwater Quays Apartments showcase the advantages and challenges of adopting mass-timber construction in mid-rise buildings. 

This case study underscores the potential for mass-timber construction to lead the shift toward sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient mid-rise building practices. 

The Waikato Regional Theatre project exemplifies how Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) can contribute to innovative design, sustainability, and efficiency in a complex urban cultural development. 

This case study underscores CLT’s potential to deliver cost, environmental, and aesthetic benefits in complex construction projects while showcasing its adaptability to various design requirements.

Red Stag has completed, or is in the process of completing, seven large timber buildings as part of Red Stag’s manufacturing site.

Key building metrics, design, and images have been outlined in a number of downloadable case studies

The Kevin Hickman Retirement Village apartment block demonstrates the benefits and challenges of using Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) in mid-rise residential construction. 

This case study highlights mass timber’s potential to deliver time, environmental, and aesthetic benefits in mid-rise residential projects while emphasising the importance of early planning and collaboration. 

The Living Pā project at Victoria University of Wellington exemplifies the potential of mass timber in sustainable construction.

This case study demonstrates the feasibility and advantages of integrating mass timber and indigenous values into sustainable architecture, setting a precedent for future projects. 

The Hardy Street Apartment project highlights the use of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) in residential construction. 

This case study reinforces the advantages of engineered wood products for residential construction, providing valuable insights for developers, architects, and engineers. 

The Kowhai Falls Retail Centre, currently under construction in Warkworth, demonstrates the effective use of mass timber in commercial construction. 

This case study reinforces the benefits of engineered timber in achieving sustainable, functional, and visually appealing commercial spaces, providing valuable insights for future developments.