Buildings that stand the test of time aren’t just durable—they are cherished. When we invest in quality materials and good design, we can create buildings that people connect with, creating lifelong memories—like your child taking their first steps in your family home or scoring their first goal at the local rink.
As you’ll discover in this issue, many heavy timber warehouses and factories constructed in the early 1900s remain a vital part of our cities today—not because they still serve their original purpose, but because people valued them enough to adapt, restore, and reuse them, giving them a new purpose in their journey. Their longevity is not only a testament to the structural resilience of heavy timber construction, but also to the aesthetic appeal of exposed wood and the craftsmanship that went into creating these enduring spaces. The century-old, exposed timbers in these historic brick-and-beam buildings might be rough sawn and timeworn, but they remain as strong as the day they were first installed, proving that wood buildings are as resilient as they are beautiful.
Fast forward a hundred years and resilient structures include many new forms. Modular construction, for example, has seen significant growth in recent years as this form of construction has transformed from a building method once considered inferior, into a method relied upon to deliver high-performance durable buildings. These factory-built, prefabricated structures are engineered not just for efficiency, but also for strength, an increasingly valuable attribute in the face of extreme weather and a changing climate. As we look ahead it’s clear that well-crafted buildings – whether historic or modern – are the ones that will earn their place in the future.
Alongside our features on historic timber buildings and modular construction, this issue also highlights notable projects and emerging trends shaping today’s built environment. From innovative mass timber structures to forward-thinking design solutions, we explore how thoughtful craftsmanship and smart engineering continue to define the spaces we build—and the ones we keep.
Welcome
Buildings that stand the test of time aren’t just durable—they are cherished. When we invest in quality materials and good design, we can create buildings that people connect with, creating lifelong memories—like your child taking their first steps in your family home or scoring their first goal at the local rink.
As you’ll discover in this issue, many heavy timber warehouses and factories constructed in the early 1900s remain a vital part of our cities today—not because they still serve their original purpose, but because people valued them enough to adapt, restore, and reuse them, giving them a new purpose in their journey. Their longevity is not only a testament to the structural resilience of heavy timber construction, but also to the aesthetic appeal of exposed wood and the craftsmanship that went into creating these enduring spaces. The century-old, exposed timbers in these historic brick-and-beam buildings might be rough sawn and timeworn, but they remain as strong as the day they were first installed, proving that wood buildings are as resilient as they are beautiful.
Fast forward a hundred years and resilient structures include many new forms. Modular construction, for example, has seen significant growth in recent years as this form of construction has transformed from a building method once considered inferior, into a method relied upon to deliver high-performance durable buildings. These factory-built, prefabricated structures are engineered not just for efficiency, but also for strength, an increasingly valuable attribute in the face of extreme weather and a changing climate. As we look ahead it’s clear that well-crafted buildings – whether historic or modern – are the ones that will earn their place in the future.
Alongside our features on historic timber buildings and modular construction, this issue also highlights notable projects and emerging trends shaping today’s built environment. From innovative mass timber structures to forward-thinking design solutions, we explore how thoughtful craftsmanship and smart engineering continue to define the spaces we build—and the ones we keep.
Welcome