We support world-class innovation within the forest industry and promote high value timber applications particularly within the engineering and construction sectors. Timber products offer high quality and performance at relatively low cost and crucially represent a genuinely sustainable, low carbon resource.
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Funded studentship available at CTE.
A timber engineering related three year studentship is currently being advertised.
The Medite House
This model was commissioned by Medite Europe Ltd in 1989 - and built by London based master craftsman Mathew Wurr
Masters in Timber Engineering
With the drive towards sustainable construction, the use of timber as a primary building and engineering material is steadily increasing.
Timber Engineering
Supporting the increasing use of timber for high value engineering and construction applications.
Plant Science & Bio-polymers
Developing methods to extract, separate, refine and process cell wall components into high value, bio-polymer based materials.
The Wood Studio
Focusing on the creative use of timber in the architecture, design and construction of buildings and structures.
Wood Science and Technology
Focusing on understanding the material properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications.