Forests take up about 30% of the earth’s surface and come in many shapes, sizes and types. From chilly boreal forests in the north, to [...]

Staining wood is a complex and often laborious process that requires careful thought from designers and makers. Considering the [...]

We’re probably all aware that climate change is having, and will have, a big effect on our forests – increasing levels of carbon [...]

Trees have been a principal building material for most of human history, with archaeological findings showing that humans were using [...]

Our next instalment of Words on Wood revisits education, this time examining whether there is a need for a more robust curriculum [...]

Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making Shorts’. These bite-sized [...]

Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making Shorts’. These bite-sized [...]

Delving deep into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, the award [...]

In the penultimate episode of Words on Wood season 3, we are joined by multi award-winning science and environmental writer, Fred [...]

The series concludes by venturing into ‘The Wooden Hospital’. Starting with the work of architect Ab Rogers, who won the 2021 Wolfson [...]

In this bitesize episode, we explore American walnut and all of its properties and uses. The episode features an interview with Mira [...]

In this episode we look into the social aspects of wood and how timber education is approached across different levels: from amateur [...]

In this weeks tree short, we dive into the world of white oak - one of the most popular species across Europe. Host India Block speaks [...]

In episode two of Words on Wood season 3, the hosts examine the different ways in which humans have baked, charred and heated wood to [...]

A bitesize episode exploring American cherry and all of its unique properties, featuring architect Ian Ritchie.

Season three of Words on Wood kicks off with an exploration of tree diseases through the lens of ash, looking into the risks posed to [...]

To celebrate the launch of Perpetuum Mobile, and the return of Milan Design Week, host Oli Stratford speaks to Benedetta Tagliabue, the [...]

A bitesize episode exploring American cherry and all of its unique properties, featuring UK based designer Mac Collins.

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Faced with the challenges posed by illegal logging, a global consortium of organisations has now turned to science to find a solution [...]

A bitesize episode exploring American hard maple and all of its unique properties, featuring Danish designer Maria Bruun.

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A bitesize episode exploring American red oak and all of its unique features. Host Oli Stratford speaks to designer Tomoko Azumi about [...]

Wood is an ancient material, but one that is still providing designers with new processes, forms and techniques. In this episode, the [...]

A bitesize episode exploring American tulipwood, its properties and commentary from architect Alison Brooks on its use in The Smile [...]

Given the opportunities and challenges facing the construction of tall timber buildings, what role does wood have to play in the future [...]

Hear about the opportunities to use timber within architecture and design to improve our mental wellbeing and physical health, with [...]

While technology and digital processes accelerate and permeate design, a number of designers have turned towards traditional craft [...]

Guests Formafantasma, Rupert Oliver and Constance McDermott break down all of the complexities around illegal logging and explain what [...]

Learn about the significance of forests to climate change, their role in reducing carbon in the atmosphere, and the importance of [...]

Insights into the fundamental issues surrounding forests, and how these impact upon the timber that eventually ends up in buildings [...]

What does sustainable design really mean in Australia? For award-winning Interior Designer Matt Woods and Clinton Cole from CplusC [...]

How does material choice impact on a brands function, sustainability and how they are perceived in Australia? In this episode we drop [...]

Timber is having a resurgence when it comes to structural use and Australia is leading the way. Here architect Knut Menden and ARUP's [...]

There has always been a pioneering spirit in Australia and this is exemplified in a world class design industry. In this episode we let [...]

What drives career change in creative industries? Listen into architect Adam Markowitz and former ballerina Vivienne Wong discuss their [...]

When an opportunity presents itself you have to grab it. Three designers who are in the formative stages of their careers talk about [...]

Hot on the heels of COP26, Rupert Oliver, sustainability consultant, and George White, forestry expert, discuss their thoughts on the [...]

In this second episode Rupert and George get to the bottom of what makes a sustainable choice and what you need to be looking for, and [...]

Two of the most exciting designers in Australia compare and contrast their business models and discuss with whom they like to [...]

Graphic artist Marcus Piper, talks with design writer and Creative Director of Sydney Design Week, Stephen Todd, about what they have [...]

Two forerunners of the next generation of Australian furniture makers discuss contrasts and common issues when it comes to working with [...]

Two designers, experienced internationally across two decades – Melbourne's Nick Rennie and Singapore's Jarrod Lim –  discuss the [...]