Our mission is to enable the use of offsite manufactured timber frame in the delivery of private, affordable and commercial properties across the UK.
Supported by the Structural Timber Association, we provide clear, trusted information that makes building with timber frame simpler, faster, and more achievable for private developers, affordable housing providers, and self-builders.
We provide clear, practical guidance on timber frame construction in the UK, explaining how modern offsite timber frame systems work, where they are best suited, and the benefits they offer in terms of build speed, quality, sustainability and performance. You’ll find essential guidance on how to build in timber frame, including timber frame fire safety, quality assurance and compliance.
We support confident decision-making at every stage of a timber frame project, whether you’re planning a single self-build home or delivering housing at scale. Our guidance helps you understand how timber frame works in practice – from shaping an efficient design and assessing commercial viability, through to delivering buildings that perform well, meet regulatory requirements and stand the test of time.
Our case studies showcase how timber frame is being used successfully across a range of real-world projects, from individual self-build homes to large-scale housing developments. They highlight how timber frame delivers on build speed, quality, sustainability and performance—bringing the principles of modern timber construction to life in practice.
Project: Duncan Street, Sanctuary Scotland Location: Greenock, Scotland Sector: Affordable Housing STA Member: Kirkwood Timber Frame The Duncan Street development...
Project: Matlock Road, Oakworth Construction for AG Properties Ltd Location: Wessington, Derbyshire Sector: Private Housing STA Member: Glidevale Protect The...
Project: Weald & Downland Living Museum Location: Chichester, West Sussex Sector: Commercial STA Member: KLH The Weald & Downland Living...
Project: Dovehouse Court Almshouses Location: Girton, Cambridgeshire Sector: Private Housing STA Members: Lowfield Timber Frames Dovehouse Court Almshouses in Girton...
Project: The Long Barn Location: Hertfordshire Sector: Self Build STA Member: Timber Innovations The Long Barn is a single-storey self-build...
Project: Orchard View at Webbs Meadow Location: Lyonshall, Herefordshire Sector: Self Build STA Member: Oakwrights Orchard View is a bespoke...
Timber frame construction is used across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK. Whether you are planning a self-build home, delivering private housing, or building affordable housing for housing associations and local authorities, timber frame provides a reliable, energy-efficient and scalable construction solution.
Stay up to date with the latest news from across the timber frame and structural timber sector, including industry updates, research, policy developments, project announcements and more.
THE ROADMAP TO BUILDING WITH STRUCTURAL TIMBER. In partnership with DEFRA, MHCLG and a number of industries bodies, The Government...
Future Homes Standard England and Wales MHCLG engaged with the Future Homes hub to seek evidence on particular questions and...
Carbon Net Zero by 2050 From heating our homes to filling up our cars, burning fossil fuel releases greenhouse gases...
STRUCTURAL TIMBER FOR NET ZERO If the UK is to meet its commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050, the...
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