Millworks & Abodo invite architects to an in-person CPD on sustainable timber façade design and detailing.

Millworks, in collaboration with Abodo, invites architects and specifiers to join us for an in-person accredited CPD exploring the science, specification and detailing behind sustainable timber façades.

Timber is central to conversations about sustainable design, but “natural” does not automatically mean sustainable.

This session examines what really determines a timber façade’s environmental performance and longevity — from species selection and durability through to weathering, maintenance, and end-of-life considerations.

Participants will explore how material choices and technical detailing work together to influence long-term performance, including emerging approaches such as fast-growing plantation species and thermal modification technology.

The session will cover:

Timber species selection, durability and expected service life

Embodied carbon and environmental performance

Renewable, fast-growing plantation forestry

Thermal modification technology

Weathering, finishes and maintenance

Why detailing is important for performance

Fixing methods and timber movement

Circular design principles in facade specification

Accreditation

This is an accredited CPD session aligned with the Architects Registration Board CPD core competencies.

Designed for architects, specifiers and building professionals involved in façade design, this session provides practical knowledge to help you make more confident decisions when specifying timber.

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