Waugh Thistleton Architects on the future of timber: four criteria for circularity
Waugh Thistleton Architects (WTA), London-based architectural practice and Woodcircles' partner, brings its vision to life in a new video interview, spotlighting the evolving role of timber in construction, sustainability, and design innovation. Kirsten Haggart, WTA Director, emphasises how the use of reclaimed timber in construction is evolving, and which approach unlocks its potential through four circularity criteria.
Stora Enso’s Circular Approach: Turning reclaimed timber into high-performance CLT panels
Woodcircles partner Stora Enso demonstrates the process by which cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels are manufactured using reclaimed wood. Explore the key steps from sourcing and preparing reclaimed timber, through sorting and lamella production, to the final assembly of full-scale CLT master panels. Throughout this process, technical and logistical challenges, such as variability in material properties and ensuring reliable performance, are addressed to meet structural integrity requirements. This approach enables reclaimed wood to be reintegrated into high-performance construction applications, advancing circular timber practices and promoting greater reuse within the built environment.
Turin’s path to 2030: Woodcircles and the future of circular wood use
Wood from renovations, which is typically sent to Woodcircles partner IREN’s facility in Vercelli for transformation into pallets, was instead repurposed. These pallets were ingeniously turned into an art installation for the Paratissima exhibition, later dismantled and reassembled into furniture for a kindergarten—demonstrating the versatility and impact of circular design in real-world applications. We spoke with Laura Ribotta, from the City of Turin – Department of European Funds and PNRR, about this practical example of the circular economy principle.
