LBC PROJECT

Accessibility: Reclaimed timbers are extremely difficult to source in the desired dimensions and species, and the sources are often inconsistent and unreliable.
Dimensional stability: Reclaimed timbers usually come from old barns or grain elevators and are often a century old. Those original timbers had large variances in their cross sections and have since shrunk, twisted or cracked over decades.
Cost: Reclaimed timbers are not only very expensive to source, but it is also very time consuming to joint them properly. It is much easier and better to build with dimensionally square timbers.

By woodpecker@admin March 21, 2022

LBC PROJECT

One of Woodpecker’s proudest sustainable building projects is “The Confluence,” a small residential home located in rural Alberta. This project targeted LBC (Living Building Challenge) certification, meaning it was built to meet the world’s strictest sustainability standards. In collaboration with SAIT (South Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary), we meticulously planned and constructed this home, and it stands as one of only a few residential buildings globally to meet that standard.

For more details about the project, please visit:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/net-zero-home-sait-1.5964250

https://calgaryherald.com/life/homes/new-homes/the-confluence-possibly-the-worlds-greenest-home

LEAR Construction has recently has the opportunity to work alongside Woodpecker European Timber Framing on some project and we can unequivocally state that they have been an excellent trade partner to work with. The excellent communication and framing knowledge is bested only by their final product. Our collective clients are always very pleased with the final workmanship and results they have invested in with Woodpecker. I would have no hesitation in recommending them for future tenders or to our construction peers within industry.

DAX, PROJECT MANAGER, LEAR CONSTR.
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Calgary AB