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• The appeal of timber

  Timber is a material with a unique charisma – it was, after all, once living, and its organic origins are clear in its appearance and texture. In this exclusive extract from Timber in contemporary architecture: a designer's guide, we analyse the enduring appeal of timber. read more on 'The appeal of timber' ...

• Wooden performance: moisture content of timber

  Timber is one of the most ubiquitous products used in construction, but in order to perform adequately it needs to be carefully prepared, stored and maintained. In this exclusive extract from NBS Shortcuts, written by noted industry figure Austin Williams, we discuss the control of the moisture content of timber. read more on 'Wooden performance: moisture content of timber' ...

• Nanoparticle risk management

  The very small size of engineered nanoparticles, less than 100 nanometres (nm) in diameter, confers unique properties not found in larger products composed of the same chemicals. Many universities and research teams in industry are already working on the design of new applications, or have already incorporated nanoparticles into processes aimed at improving their products' performance. But how safe are they? read more on 'Nanoparticle risk management' ...

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