Timber

The Duna, by Madeiguincho, was commissioned by a customer who wanted to experience the comfort of a city apartment in a rural setting. The off-grid tiny house combines space-saving design with the firm's trademark timber craftsmanship.

The USA – and world's – new tallest timber skyscraper has been under construction for a few months. However, despite speedy progress, it has run into some issues and the future of the ambitious project is looking uncertain.

Most modern timber towers feature a concrete core for stability. However, the Fyrtornet office tower rises to an impressive height of 169 ft without the need for concrete, highlighting the sustainable possibilities of timber construction.

The US already boasts the world record for tallest timber building and is now set to beat it. Construction of Neutral 1005 N Edison St is due to begin in a few days in Milwaukee, and will become the world's tallest timber tower when complete.

The world's largest wooden structure has been completed. Aptly named the Grand Ring, it takes the form of a massive circular loop with a walkway on top and has a circumference of approximately 1.2 miles.

This new timber residential tower, named 230 Royal York, is due to begin construction soon. Thanks to its innovative prefabricated wooden design, the building is expected to rise in a mere 90 days.

Timber construction is booming in the USA and the latest major project to showcase this trend comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The prestigious firm has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft.

This impressively sustainable fish market is topped by a huge timber roof. It weighs 2,500 tons and consists of 594 individual engineered wood beams, topped by aluminum panels designed to resemble fish scales.

Modern timber architecture is coming to the United States in a big way. Apple has embraced this wooden revolution with its sustainable new Miami store, which was predominantly constructed using timber.

The Morena is an eye-catching tiny house that has been expertly crafted from wood by Madeiguincho. With a length of just 24 ft, it features an open and spacious interior layout that sleeps up to two people in comfort.

Snøhetta has created an impressively hardy wooden cultural and education hub that's 90% self-sufficient in heating and cooling, despite its location north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, in an area that can reach temperatures of - 49°F.

Another ambitious timber architecture project has come to the United States. ZGF Architects has revealed its remarkable extension of Portland International Airport that's topped by a massive wooden roof measuring a whopping 9 acres.