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PEFC UK becomes first sponsor for WoodBUILD 2025, championing circularity and carbon reduction

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Executive Director, John Kirkby will present within one of the programmes workshops and the organisation with exhibit

Woodknowledge Wales is pleased to announce PEFC UK as the first official sponsor of WoodBUILD 2025. As members of Woodknowledge Wales, PEFC UK wish to underscore the vital role that certified timber, in particular from home grown sources, plays in fostering a low-carbon, circular economy—key themes that will be explored at this year’s event.

John Kirkby,
PEFC UK,
Executive Director

As a forest certification body, PEFC UK is at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry, ensuring that timber is responsibly sourced to contribute to a net-zero built environment. The construction sector is increasingly recognising the necessity of whole-life carbon accounting and the importance of credible certification systems in guaranteeing sustainability throughout the entire lifecycle of timber products.

A recent PEFC UK blog emphasised how certified timber can significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions and enabling a circular economy. Sustainably managed forests sequester carbon while providing a renewable resource for construction. When timber is used in buildings, it locks away carbon for decades, making it a key component in the fight against climate change. Furthermore, a well-established circular supply chain ensures that timber products are designed for reuse, recycling, and repurposing, reducing waste and extending the life of materials.

WoodBUILD 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how Wales can advance a sustainable timber-based future. With a focus on net-zero carbon, resource efficiency, and circularity, this event will showcase the importance of sustainable timber in modern construction. PEFC UK’s sponsorship reinforces the value of certified timber as a climate solution, ensuring that forest resources are managed in a way that benefits both the environment and the economy.

Through responsible sourcing and circular design principles, PEFC-certified timber helps create a resilient supply chain that supports the transition to a low-carbon built environment. This approach aligns with the growing demand for sustainable materials that prioritise environmental responsibility without compromising structural performance.

We are proud to welcome PEFC UK as a key partner in this journey and look forward to meaningful discussions on how certified timber can shape the future of construction in Wales and beyond.

For more information on PEFC UK and their commitment to sustainable forestry, visit www.pefc.co.uk. To learn more about WoodBUILD 2025, visit www.woodknowledge.wales/woodbuild-2025.

Enabling innovation through collaboration across the wood value chain in Wales

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Christiane Lellig presented at Radical Housing Conference Scotland, Jan 2025 on the pivotal role of timber in achieving a green transition

At the Radical Housing Conference Scotland held on January 24, 2025, Christiane Lellig of Woodknowledge Wales delivered a compelling presentation titled “Enabling innovation through collaboration across the wood value chain in Wales.” This session built upon discussions from the Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2024 and the Bioeconomy Regions Summit, emphasising the necessity of renewable, circular solutions for a decarbonised built environment and new working practices that foster connections between stakeholder groups.

Christiane, known for her work in societal transformation and regenerative approaches, highlighted the pivotal role of timber in achieving a green transition. She underscored the importance of building bio-based solutions to decarbonise the built environment, aligning with Woodknowledge Wales’ mission to inspire innovation through collaboration and create connections between industry stakeholders. She highlighted the role of Communities of Practice in facilitating collaboration among professionals to develop net-zero carbon homes and tackle barriers in the housing sector.

Promoting the use of locally sourced timber in social housing

A significant portion of the talk was dedicated to the Home-Grown Homes project, an initiative aimed at promoting the use of locally sourced timber in social housing. Christiane emphasised the project’s success in encouraging the adoption of timber in construction, thereby reducing carbon footprints and supporting local economies. She also touched upon the importance of regenerative materials and the need for a circular economy approach in the construction industry.

Christiane’s insights resonated with the conference’s overarching theme of exploring innovative, affordable, and low-carbon solutions to Scotland’s housing crises. Her emphasis on renewable, circular solutions provided a roadmap for integrating sustainable practices into housing development, aligning with the conference’s goal of fostering equitable and sustainable housing futures.

Pentan Architects win 2025 MacEwen Award for Severn View Park Care Home

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Celebrating design excellence in socially responsible architecture and sustainable timber construction in Wales

Monmouthshire County Council’s state-of-the-art Severn View Park Care Home was officially opened on Wednesday, 18 September, by Council Leader Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby. Source: Monmouthshire Beacon

A huge congratulations to Pentan Architects, a valued Woodknowledge Wales member, for winning the prestigious 2025 RIBA MacEwen Award for their outstanding work on Severn View Park Care Home in Chepstow. This recognition is a testament to the firm’s commitment to designing buildings that not only meet high architectural and environmental standards but also serve the well-being of communities.

The MacEwen Award celebrates projects that demonstrate “architecture for the common good,” and Severn View Park Care Home is a shining example of this ethos. The project showcases how thoughtful, sustainable timber design can create high-quality, uplifting spaces for residents, staff, and visitors alike. You can read the full award announcement on the RIBA Journal online.

A new approach to care home design

Severn View Park redefines the typical care home environment, moving away from an institutional model towards a design that fosters dignity, independence, and community connection. Pentan Architects achieved this by integrating innovative timber construction techniques, natural light, and carefully considered spatial layouts to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The use of timber, a core focus for Woodknowledge Wales, plays a pivotal role in the building’s success. Timber not only reduces the project’s carbon footprint but also contributes to the well-being of residents by providing a healthier indoor environment. The material’s natural aesthetic and thermal properties create a sense of comfort, which is crucial in a care setting.

The role of timber in sustainable and socially responsible design

As an organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable timber construction in Wales, we are thrilled to see this award-winning project exemplify the principles we advocate for. Severn View Park demonstrates how the use of timber can lead to significant environmental and social benefits:

  • Carbon Reduction: Timber sequesters carbon, helping to mitigate climate change while offering a renewable alternative to carbon-intensive materials.
  • Well-being: Research shows that exposure to timber in buildings can lower stress levels and improve overall health—an essential consideration for care home residents.
  • Energy Efficiency: The project incorporates high-performance timber construction techniques to ensure optimal thermal performance, reducing the building’s operational energy demand.

Learning from best practice

Pentan Architects’ achievement is a milestone not only for the organisation but also for the broader Welsh construction sector. It highlights how sustainable, locally sourced timber can be at the heart of innovative architectural solutions that improve people’s lives.

The award also reinforces the growing importance of material choices in shaping the future of social housing, healthcare, and community-focused developments. Woodknowledge Wales remains committed to supporting architects, developers, and policymakers in adopting sustainable timber construction as the default approach to new building projects.

The future of timber-led design in Wales

With this recognition, Severn View Park Care Home sets a precedent for future developments across Wales. The project exemplifies the Welsh Government’s aspirations for high-quality, sustainable housing and care environments, aligning with broader efforts to decarbonise the built environment and promote well-being through design.

Pentan Architects’ success is a powerful reminder that architecture has the ability to enhance lives, support communities, and address pressing environmental challenges. As we look ahead, Woodknowledge Wales will continue to champion projects that embrace these values and showcase the potential of sustainable timber construction.

Congratulations to Pentan Architects

Once again, congratulations to Pentan Architects for this well-deserved recognition. Their work on Severn View Park Care Home is an inspiration to the architectural community and a significant achievement for sustainable design in Wales.

Dr Liz Walder

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Dr Liz Walder

Liz is responsible for all our events at Woodknowledge Wales, as well as supporting the whole team in operational management. Liz has worked in architecture and design for over 20 years, both at the RIBA and RSAW, and has worked in practice, first with Gillard Associates Architecture & Design, with Darnton B3 Architecture (now DB3), and finally as co-chair of female architectural practice, Architecture Matters. In addition, Liz has also run a successful events and communications consultancy, Communication Crossroads, since 2013.

More recently, Liz taught the History & Theory module to BSc Architecture students in the School of Architecture, Construction and the Environment, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and the Reflective Practice module to MArch students at the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University. She is also a moderator of The Architecture Social, and is Academic Director of ARC-ex, an independent Part 3 in Architecture course. 

Liz’s career is defined by her research into, and commitment to, supporting better pathways for women in construction, a journey which was established from the outputs of her PhD, written on the subject of the Royal Gold Medal of the RIBA, and completed in 2012.

Woodknowledge Wales Team

  • Dr Liz Walder
  • Ceri Loxton
  • Phil O’Leary
  • Louise Townsend
  • Rachel Cook
  • Clara Koehler
  • Julie Godefroy
  • Prof John Healey
  • Toby Maclean
  • John Sweeny
  • Heddwyn Bye
  • Thomas Henderson
  • Sarah M Lawton
  • Anna Dauksta
  • Chris Jones
  • Jasper Meade
  • Doug Hughes
  • James Moxey

Building homes for a sustainable future

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Introducing WoodBUILD 2024 workshop sponsors:

Wales & West Housing

Pentland Close, Cardiff under construction
Source: Wales & West Housing

Woodknowledge Wales is please to announce that Wales & West Housing is sponsoring WoodBUILD 2024. Sponsor representatives attending the event will include Jo Curson, Director of Development and Marcus Blayney, Planning, Strategy and Improvement Manager.

Jo Curson, Director of Development,
Wales & West Housing
Marcus Blayney, Planning, Strategy and Improvement Manager,
Wales & West Housing

As workshop sponsors, Wales & West Housing will join other sponsors and exhibitors in presenting an elevator pitch during the first plenary session. In the meantime, we asked Jo to give us a quick overview of the organisation.

Taking the climate emergency seriously

At Wales & West Housing, we take the climate emergency seriously and have a robust environmental strategy that demonstrates our commitment to a more sustainable future and achieve ‘net-zero’ by 2050. We are taking action to increase our sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint across the homes we build and manage. One of our priorities is building low-carbon homes using timber-frames and support the Welsh timber industry. We also focus on enhancing the natural environment and biodiversity when we build new homes.

Blue Dragon, Newport Road, Cardiff
Source: Wales & West Housing

Wales & West Housing is a large registered social landlord that provides homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Wales. We own and manage almost 12,400 homes for affordable rent and have a long history of building new affordable homes to help solve the housing crisis. As a responsible business, we take the climate crisis seriously and have a robust environmental strategy that demonstrates our commitment to a more sustainable future and how we will achieve ‘net-zero’ by 2050.

Working with the Carbon Trust, we have calculated our carbon footprint across our homes, our offices and vehicle fleet and have a roadmap to help us achieve a more sustainable future.

Building low carbon homes

Drone shot of the Maes Yr Hufenfa development in Carmarthenshire
Source: Wales & West Housing

One of our priorities, and that of Welsh Government, is building homes that are low carbon in operation.

For a number of years, we have been creating new homes that don’t rely on fossil fuels. These are all built to an EPC A rating, moving away from gas with increased emphasis on renewable technologies for the production and storage of electricity. Building homes that are more energy efficient means they are warmer and lead to reduced energy bills for residents, as well as reducing carbon consumption.

Ffordd Yr Haearn, Grangetown, Cardiff
Source: Wales & West Housing

We have increased the use of timber in the construction of our new housing. Timber is the most sustainable, carbon neutral material available and one that lends itself to more sustainable offsite manufacture. It also locks in carbon through its growth and can be re-used or recycled with minimal carbon impact, unlike other materials. By collaborating with Welsh companies, we are playing a part in supporting the homegrown timber industry.

Features that enhance the natural environment and biodiversity to attract and protect wildlife are also important when we build new homes. On many of our developments, especially those in rural areas, we manage and maintain hedgerows, provide places for bats to roost and birds to nest, create areas for protected species, highways for hedgehogs and plant areas with wildflowers to attract insects.

Priory Street, Carmarthen: an artist’s rendering
Source: Wales & West Housing

Our new developments are also designed to manage rainwater in ways that copy nature by creating natural sustainable drainage systems, which also improve biodiversity. These areas are developed to be rich in flora and fauna, featuring swales and basins to hold water during wet weather or ponds and wetland areas planted to encourage wildlife habitats and biodiversity.

By demonstrating our commitment to a more sustainable future through our developments we hope to encourage others to work with us to achieve our collective goal.

Catch up with Jo Curson and Marcus Blayney, and find out how you can assist in co-creating a resilient timber value chain find out more and register for WoodBUILD 2024 now.

Home-Grown Homes Update

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April 2024

This update has been prepared by David Hedges, our Head of Housing and the Home-Grown Homes project manager.

Read previous Project Updates:

Home-Grown Homes Phase Two reaches the halfway mark

Phase Two of the Project is now halfway through its two-year term. We’re continuing to finalise case study reports on the work of our sawmills, processors and clients. These will be available on our website and used to illustrate the forthcoming consultation on Wales’ first Timber Industrial Strategy. One of these case studies focusses on a number of small sawmills which have benefitted from the collective purchase of high-quality Douglas fir sawlogs from the Welsh Government Woodland Estate at Coed y Brenin near Dolgellau. For more information contact John Sweeny.

We’re completing a report on the development of our Small Sawmillers Community of Practice (CoP) which has been going from strength to strength. The CoP has grown out of our work supporting small sawmills to access a regular supply of sawlogs and has included a series of networking events and visits. For more information on the CoP contact John Sweeny.

Reporting environmental impact

We’ve made good progress on the development of tools for helping measure and report environmental impact. We’re working with the Good Homes Alliance and Alliance for Sustainable Building Products on projects to create easy to use tools to help clients to make better choices and to lower the embodied carbon of construction projects. As part of this, we’re working with a sawmill and a manufacturer on how to report the impact of their work. We’ll have versions available over the next few months to test, so we can get feedback from users and refine the tools. For more information contact Diana Waldron.

Building performance evaluation

The warmer weather heralds the end of the ‘heating season’ but the last few weeks have allowed us to carry out a series of Building Performance Evaluation tests with client members in Cardiff, Newtown and Aberavon – with the help of Barcud, Mid Wales Properties, Cardiff Council, Wates, @Home, Tai Tarian and Hale Construction. We’ve been measuring a number of different properties to assess fabric performance and mechanical and ventilation systems ahead of their occupation. The thermal performance and air leakage tests will help to identify whether the finished properties are achieving the energy performance they have been designed to achieve. The analysis of the test results will take place over the next few weeks. For more information contact Diana Waldron.

Understanding home-grown timber and forestry education

We’re refining the research we’ve been doing on understanding the performance of home-grown timber in timber frame manufacturing. It has highlighted the challenges and opportunities and considers the relationship between forest management, processing and the supply of stable structural timber. For more information contact James Moxey.

We’ve completed our final report on the state of skills, education and training in the forestry and advanced timber manufacturing sectors. And our work moves on at pace with the mapping of the education networks across Wales. We’re holding stakeholder discussions on Personal Learning Accounts and short courses for both sectors and we’re planning an online event as well as a session at WoodBUILD linked to the challenge of recruiting young people. For more information contact James Moxey.

Stakeholder mapping and engagement

We’ve completed a stakeholder mapping exercise. It’s an overview of the stakeholders involved in the timber industry in Wales and consolidates knowledge from across our team of experts. Understanding stakeholder profiles, preferences and operational contexts helps foster meaningful engagement across the timber supply chain. By embracing innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder-centric approaches, the timber industry in Wales can capitalise on emerging opportunities, drive economic growth and contribute to environmental stewardship and societal well-being. For more information contact Sarah Lawton.

WoodBUILD24 is now in Swansea this July and registration is open. Sponsors and exhibitors are being signed up. Interested parties are invited to download the Sponsor and Exhibitor pack.

For sponsorship enquiries, please contact Sarah Lawton. For exhibitor enquiries, please contact Rachel Cook.

Public procurement must now require environmental improvements

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New law requires Public Body procurement contracts to require improved use of sustainable materials, climate change resilience, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and biodiversity enhancement

The new Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 (‘the SPPP Act’) [1] became law on 24 May 2023. The Act promotes spending money responsibly to deliver public services and aims to put “the voice of workers at the heart of decision-making in Wales.” [2] The SPPP Act also requires environmental improvements to be included in all contracts and holds organisations to account for ensuring that contract conditions are maintained throughout supply chains, particularly in large construction projects.

“It’s great to see the regulatory demands for sustainability increasing. WkW would be delighted to support public bodies respond effectively to this new requirement for procurement projects that relate to the natural or built environments.” Gary Newman, CEO of Woodknowledge Wales

Promoting the wellbeing of Wales through social partnerships

Chaired by Wales’ first minister, the new Social Partnership Council (SPC) includes representatives of employers and workers from the public, private and third sectors. The SPC met for the first time in early 2024 under the powers of the landmark legislation which came into effect in 2023.

According to Law Wales, the SPPP Act “provides a framework to promote the well-being of the people of Wales by enhancing sustainable development (including by improving public services) through social partnership working, promoting fair work and socially responsible procurement.” [3]

The Welsh Way of Social Partnership aims to find consensus and the creation of open partnerships and mutually acceptable ways of working that are in a spirit of co-operation and collaboration.

Responsible procurement of goods and services in Wales

Careful and responsible procurement is an important facet of the new law. It now requires public service providers to think about how they buy and organise services, and how that affects local communities, the environment, and the economy. Around £7 billion pounds is spent in Wales on services and goods through public procurement.

The Act complements the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (WFG Act) [4], Decarbonisation, [5] Net Zero [6], and Circular Economy policies [7]. The WFG Act’s sustainable development principle requires Public Bodies to take action in a way which seeks to ensure current needs are met without compromising future generations. The new Act aims to improve sustainable development through similar social, economic, environmental and cultural goals.

Linking Decarbonisation/Net Zero and Circular Economy policy

In response to environmental needs, the SPPP Act now requires that all procurement relating to social public works include contracts that will bring about the improvements to economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being listed under each category laid out in Table 1, 27 (2) of Chapter 2, Socially Responsible Procurement Duty. [8]

Under the category of ‘environment’ these include: “sustainable management of natural resources, use of sustainable materials, resilience to the impact of climate change, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancement of the natural environment and biodiversity.”

Public Bodies captured by the duties outlined in the new Act include: Local Authorities, the National Park Authority, and Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

Supporting documentation

1: Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 
2: Working together better in Wales
3: Law Wales, Helping you understand Welsh Law, Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023, Welsh Government
4: Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (WFG Act)
5: Decarbonisation Support Programme for Welsh Local Authorities
6: Net Zero Wales
7: Circular Economy Strategy for Wales
8: legislation.go.uk, Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023, Table 1, 27(2)

Net Zero Skills Consultation: policy response

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Woodknowledge Wales has delivered its response to the Welsh Government in support of its aim to grow a skilled workforce that will support our net zero challenge

Welsh Government Net Zero Action Plan Sector Roadmaps graphic

In October 2023, Welsh Government launched its Net Zero Sector Skills consultation [1-3]. On behalf of Woodknowledge Wales, James Moxey delivered a response ahead of the 31 December 2023 deadline. The consultation provides an opportunity to strengthen our understanding of the current skills position for each emission sector in Wales, as outlined in Net Zero Wales.

“Policies (e.g., the National Forest) to increase forest cover requires the recruitment of skilled people,” stated James in his response. “Wales needs to build at least 20,000 low-carbon, new homes. The methods that will achieve this (for new build) require a culture of off-site manufacturing (OSM) and on-site construction.  These methods will employ materials with a low-carbon footprint to build high-performing homes designed, built, and tested to use a minimum amount of energy. Welsh Government’s policy to develop a Timber Industrial Strategy will underpin both these requirements.”

Read the full Woodknowledge Wales Net Zero Skills consultation response here.

Home-Grown Homes Update

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January 2024

This update has been prepared by David Hedges, our Head of Housing and the Home-Grown Homes project manager.

The second phase of the two-year project has reached its nine-month point. Read previous Project Updates:

Seed to Structure case studies

As part of our support for Welsh Government’s proposed Timber Industrial Strategy we’ve been completing a series of case studies for inclusion in the Strategy consultation. These case studies will include forest initiatives, tree planting on farms, investment in processing and manufacturing, use of timber on projects, joinery, wood culture and more. The consultation is now likely to begin in May with a potential launch of the Strategy at the end of the calendar year. Copies of the case studies will be posted on our website.

Skills sickness – diagnosis, prognosis and treatment

The final report of our research into skills, education and training is nearly complete. It incorporates content on the advanced timber manufacturing sector which has been added to the forestry content of the interim report produced in December. The report makes a series of recommendations for action in collaboration with a host of organisations which will be considered in the coming months.

Honing our timber

The first draft of a report on understanding the performance of home-grown timber for advanced timber manufacturing. It considers the challenges and opportunities of its use and considers the relationship between forest management, timber processing, and the provision of stable structural timber. It recommends two pilot initiatives to target areas of growing trees believed to be the most suitable for construction and to explore new approaches to processing.

Early Stage Embodied Carbon Reduction

We’re working with the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) on a tool to help development staff in housing associations and local authorities reduce the embodied carbon of their projects. GHA is building on the comprehensive feedback from its steering group and is in the process of producing a beta version of the tool which it’s hoped will be ready by the end of January. It’s also identifying robust and reliable data sources to support the scoring rationale which will be referenced in the tool’s accompanying guidance.

Stakeholder sensitivity

Over the next few months we’re analysing all of the Home-Grown Project stakeholders to understand their influence, needs, intentions and interactions so we can work out how best to engage and communicate with them.

Making Wood Work For Wales

Gary Newman our CEO took part in Making Wood Work For Wales, one of the Wales’ Climate Week virtual conferences along with Confor (Confederation of Forest Industries), NRW (Natural Resources Wales) and Steve Cranston (Welsh Government). The session looked at the actions needed to promote a healthy, growing timber industry in Wales and the economic, environmental and social benefits which will accrue as a result.

Co-collaboration at WoodBUILD 2024

Wales’ premium timber industry and low carbon housing event returns to Lampeter on 2-3 July and details of the full two-day proposed WoodBUILD 2024 programme and sponsorship pack are now available. Day 1 is designed to bring together stakeholders across the timber value chain, provide a safe space to air perspectives, share knowledge, get hands on with new industry tools and deliver Project updates. Day 2 will focus on bringing communities together and developing collaboration for action – working across the traditional sector boundaries. The early bird ticket offer ends on 30 April.

New pods to bring built environment learners good fabric performance skills

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University of Wales Trinity St David’s Construction Wales Innovation Centre welcomed delivery of two new building performance test pods designed specifically to provide hands-on learning around fabric-first building performance

On 14 December 2023, Julie Evans, Project Manager, Passivhaus Training forCarmarthenshire, announced the arrival of the new building performance test pods for the University of Wales Trinity St David’s Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC) Welsh Timber and Building Performance Development Centre in Lampeter. The pods will be used in the delivery of the Not Business as Usual, Construct Net-Zero Cymru (CNZC) project to train industry, construction students in Further and Higher Education, and other community learners.

“The building performance test pods were built specifically to provide a hands-on experience. They will help built environment students and other learners to better understand what constitutes good fabric performance which is a critically important new skill needed to create low carbon buildings.” said Gary Newman, CEO, Woodknowledge Wales

Designed and constructed in collaboration with Woodknowledge Wales, Rob Thomas, Hiraeth Architecture and Kenton Jones (Designers and Makers), the building performance pods blend teaching, research, and innovation with carefull design and construction to deliver state-of-the-art, practical learning tools.

The pods were built by technical experts to reflect Passivhaus principles and the Welsh Building Regulations. Both pods will enable students to try their hand at Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) techniques such as air tightness, U-Value measurement, thermal performance and heat loss.

A key element in the Not Business as Usual, Construct Net-Zero Cymru (CNZC) project, each pod illustrates closed panel timber frame construction and will also be a useful tool to educate a wide range of audiences in terms of low-carbon, high performance construction using timber as a sustainable building material.

The Not Business As Usual CNZC project will focus on educating learners on the importance of building fabric. It will work to improve principles and techniques applied in the design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of low-carbon construction methods.

“CWIC and its partners are working alongside partners in industry, higher and further education, schools and the third sector to create and deliver micro courses in ‘Fabric First‘ design. Sessions will be held in the UWTSD’s construction workshop using a range of tailor-made equipment and training aids to enhance these skills,” said Julie Evans, Project Manager, Passivhaus Training for Carmarthenshire, Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC)

Read CWIC’s press release: Arrival of new building performance test pods enhances practical learning

Read more about the Not Business as Usual, Construct Net-Zero Cymru (CNZC) project