Archive: March 2024
Timber innovation: Rooted Landscapes investigates broadleaf glulam construction.
August 11, 2022
We were delighted to donate timber to Connie Beuchamp, a student who is completing her Masters in Architecture at the University of Arts London. Connie’s ‘Rooted Landscapes’ project explores topics that are very close to our own hearts. We asked her to tell us more about the project: I am an architectural designer and material re...
Proud supporters of Shared Earth Forest School
November 29, 2021
Vastern Timber is proud to announce our support for ‘Project Grow,’ from Shared Earth learning forest school. We asked Shared Earth Learning to tell us more about the project. “Thanks to a generous £5000 donation from Vastern Timber, we can do more to support young people, and nurture a love of nature,” said Alex Hart, co-di...
What is biophilic design and how can it help you feel better?
November 17, 2021
Want to feel better, recover faster, concentrate for longer and be more productive? Then, here’s how. No, it’s not the latest fad diet or the newest exercise craze. It’s much simpler than that. Spend more time in nature. During my film series ‘Wood For The Trees,’ I spoke to Suzi Martineau, from the Tree Sisters Charity, a...
