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.

Residents of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, may soon get the opportunity to live in the world's new tallest wooden skyscraper. Designed by Michael Green Architecture, the ambitious project has been submitted to local planning authorities.

Featuring an all-wood design that makes it stand out in the crowded tiny house scene, Madeiguincho's recently completed Pego is a very compact model that's ready to head into the wild with a solar panel setup.

BIG has revealed plans for an ambitious new timber college building that will combine cutting-edge engineered wood with traditional Japanese joinery techniques to create a striking-looking and sustainable place of learning.

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MVRDV and Space Encounters have revealed plans for a new high-rise development that will offer an impressive degree of sustainability. It will be mostly constructed from timber and is expected to harvest more solar energy than it requires.

Vincent Callebaut Architectures has revealed plans for a new "eco district" in Switzerland. As we've come to expect from the visionary Belgian architect, it's defined by an ambitious approach to sustainability, including a large amount of greenery.

Madeiguincho was founded by a family of carpenters and its homes showcase its expertise with all things wood. The Vigia is the latest example of the firm's craftsmanship and provides a light-filled home that runs off-the-grid.

Sustainable timber architecture is already relatively environmentally friendly, but there's always room for improvement. A new startup says it could reduce waste in the manufacturing process of cross-laminated timber by up to 30 percent using AI.

Modern timber construction continues to go from strength to strength, with the latest major development recently revealed for Sweden. Described as the world's largest wooden construction project, it will include 2,000 homes made from timber.