#119: Timber-first Development, with Bywater Properties

About this episode

The episode discusses a timber-first approach to development with Bywater Properties, focusing on sustainability in construction.

A conversation with Theo Michell (COO) and Joe Jack Williams (Head of sustainability) at Bywater Properties. We talk about: A timber-first approach to development A case study of 'Paradise', a six-storey timber-led office building in LondonHow timber is becoming more mainstream in UK constructionAdvice for architects and developers getting started with timber Bywater Properties: https://bywaterproperties.com/ Case Study: Paradise: https://paradise11.co.uk/ Linkedin profiles: Joe J...

People in this episode

Host: Ross O'Ceallaigh

Guests: Theo Michell, Joe Jack Williams

Topics covered

• timber-first development
• sustainability
• construction
• architecture
• urban design

Keywords

• timber
• sustainability
• construction
• architecture
• urban development
• Bywater Properties
• Paradise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bywater Properties

Books & works: Paradise

Places: London

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