May 2025

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#119: Timber-first Development, with Byw...

About this episode

A conversation with Theo Michell (COO) and Joe Jack Williams (Head of sustainability) at Bywater Properties. We talk about:

A timber-first approach to development
A case study of 'Paradise', a six-storey timber-led office building in London
How timber is becoming more mainstream in UK construction
Advice for architects and developers getting started with timber

Bywater Properties: https://bywaterproperties.com/

Case Study: Paradise: https://paradise11.co.uk/

Linkedin profiles:
Joe Jack Williams
Theo Michell
Bywater Properties

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