Woodcircles pioneers sustainable construction with 100% recycled wood CLT panels
Through its partner Stora Enso, the European innovation project Woodcircles has achieved a milestone in sustainable construction by producing two full-scale cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels made from recycled wood at Stora Enso’s mill in Ybbs an der Donau, Austria. This breakthrough demonstrates the transformative potential of upcycling wood construction waste into high-quality, standardized engineered wood products.
Woodcircles project highlights advancements and charts next steps in London
The Woodcircles project made significant strides during a two-day meeting in London last week. Hosted by WTA Architecture and Design Studio, the event brought together 20 partners from across Europe and the UK to share progress, align strategies, and explore innovative solutions for wood in construction.
Designing the journey of urban wood: workshop highlights from Rotterdam
The Municipality of Rotterdam hosted a dynamic and collaborative workshop as part of the Woodcircles project, bringing together a diverse group of professionals to explore how cities can lead the way in creating circular wood value chains.
World Conference on Timber Engineering: abstract submissions open
The World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) 2025 is set to take place in Brisbane, Australia, and promises to be a global gathering of experts, innovators, and enthusiasts in timber design and construction.
The role of Urban Sawmills in circular construction: insights from Woodcircles
Stine Achton-Boel Lønbro, from the Danish Technological Institute, recently presented The Circular Approach in Woodcircles: The Urban Sawmills at a workshop organized by the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI). During her presentation, she introduced the Woodcircles project, highlighting its three core pillars and showcasing the process of recycling wood waste.
Woodcircles endorses the International Day of Zero Waste with Timberhaus and CCRI
In collaboration with Timberhaus the CCRI Knowledge Hub and other European funded projects, Woodcircles is raising awareness about the crucial role of circularity in achieving a zero-waste world.
Turin’s path to 2030: Woodcircles and the future of circular wood use
Turin is making significant strides toward climate neutrality by 2030. Woodcircles plays a role in promoting the reuse of wood in construction, demonstrating how circular economy principles can be applied effectively.
Woodcircles General Assembly: Advancing Innovation in Circular Economy
This December, the Woodcircles consortium gathered in Turin, Italy, to share the latest developments and insights from 18 months of research.
Woodcircles at the ISOCARP World Planning Congress
The event, held in the historic city of Siena, Italy, gathered urban planning experts and researchers from across the globe to discuss innovative pathways toward sustainable cities.
Turin workshop explores circular and sustainable wood solutions
For Italian Speakers: November 22, 2024, 16:15, Turin – Oval Lingotto, Sala Green
Woodcircles brings art and sustainability together
At this year’s Paratissima, the contemporary art fair in Turin, Woodcircles engaged audiences with a thought-provoking installation and hands-on workshop that fused art with social impact.
Rothoblaas highlights Woodcircles Project at EGURTEK and PROWOOD 2024
In October, Rothoblaas, a project partner of Woodcircles, introduced the project at two major European events: EGURTEK in Bilbao, Spain, and PROWOOD in Ghent, Belgium.
