Student Event Showcases Recycled Timber Knowledge

Following their recent tour of Kennedy’s Production Facility, the UQ 2011 cohort of first year architecture students invited Michael to join them on campus and examine their end of year assignments.

Held at St Lucia, the student exhibition presented a variety of original and inspiring projects, many of which incorporated the use of recycled timber.

To Michael’s delight, the collection of works included a significant display of knowledge gained from their recent visit, demonstrating an understanding of the importance of the green properties of timber and appreciation for recycled timber as a versatile building product.

Kennedy’s Timbers is proud to support a wide range of educational experiences for future generations of industry talent.

For more information about touring Kennedy’s Production Facility and Timber Showroom please contact us.

UQ School of Architecture
www.architecture.uq.edu.au

Kennedy’s premium recycled timber now available in WA

Committed to our valued clientele across the country, Kennedy’s Timbers is proud to announce a new alliance with a West Australian based timber supply firm.

Since 1985 Australian Timber Products, trading as Austim, have built a reputation as one of Western Australia’s most innovative timber supply and importing companies.

During this time, Austim has based its business on core values including exceptional timber knowledge, attention to detail and industry leading customer service and delivery.

Testament to these values, Austim have been recognised for numerous supplier of the year awards.

Austim offer the complete range of Kennedy’s premium recycled east coast Australian hardwoods, catering to the increasing demand for recycled timber building products along the west coast.

Austim are excited to be part of the Kennedy’s family and aim to raise the profile of recycled timber products across the West Australian market.

www.austim.com.au

Wolston Cricket Club Pavilion

Contributing to projects of significance is a responsibility Kennedy’s Timbers is humbled by.

The recent refurbishment of the Wolston Cricket Club Pavilion is yet another shining example of such a project.

Listed on Queensland State Heritage Register, National Estate Register and National Trust of Queensland, this historic building has been fully restored, recreating its time and place in history.

Built in 1910, the pavilion is located on the grounds of the former Wolston Park Hospital complex; the earliest institution in Queensland for the treatment of mentally ill patients.

A key aspect of the institution’s philosophy was the establishment of a safe and pleasant environment in which patients could be encouraged to undertake social activities, including sport.

A celebrated national pastime, cricket provided a public face to the institution and a means by which to promote health among patients.

In recent years, the hospital site (including the pavilion) was acquired by the Queensland Police Service to house its new Police Academy.

Recognised with a 2011 Silver Heritage Council Award for Excellence, this remarkable restoration was a result of the efforts of QBuild.

Minister for Government Services and the Building Industry, Simon Finn said the QBuild team won the award for their consistent commitment and attention to detail.

“QBuild tradies and apprentices delivered this work by using traditional methods, which meant no air powered tools on site, just good old fashioned hand tools and trade skills,” Mr Finn said.

“The attention to detail in the restoration work is impressive, from the profile matching and date stamping of timber, to the recreation of turned verandah posts and sourcing of period door and window fixtures.”

“The restoration project not only provided a fascinating insight into the history of the site, but has ensured the historic integrity of the pavilion is maintained for many generations to come,” said Mr Finn.

Featuring Kennedy’s premium recycled Red Ironbark timber, the end product is one to be admired and sure to last for the next 100 years.

www.qbuild.com.au

Award – QBuild won a 2011 National Trust Heritage Award

We have a dream...a recycled timber dream

AIA Brisbane chapter convenes

Professional development is key to the continuing success of any industry.

The Brisbane Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects hosts a number of seminars each year, providing its members with the opportunity to remain up-to-date with current industry trends.

Delighted to have been approached, Kennedy’s Timbers presented at the final seminar for 2011.

Covering a variety of topics, the forum generated enthusiastic discussion about the need to accurately specify recycled timber and the increasing trend to design green buildings utilising the environmental credentials of recycled Australian hardwood.

In response to the presentation, Kennedy’s received strong demand from architects for additional information and timber samples contained in each of Kennedy’s Architectural Timber sample boxes.

Kennedy’s Architectural Timber sample boxes have been created to assist architects and designers with quick and easy access to industry information and timber samples.

Kennedy’s KAT Boxes include: 

• timber samples
• product information sheets 
• featured projects 
• newsletters 
• and much more

Order your FREE KAT Box today

A Checklist for Architects

Every industry requires a standard.

As the demand for recycled timber increases across commercial and residential projects within Australia, the need for an industry wide standard has never been more important.

The Interim Industry Standard for Recycled Timber offers manufacturers, suppliers and users specific grading guidelines.

Published by the Forest and Wood Products Australia, the primary objective of the guidelines is to provide the Australian recycled timber industry with a professional, consistent standard.

The two guidelines outline the requirements for visually grading recycled hardwood timber intended for Structural Use and Decorative Applications.

Kennedy’s is proud to have played a role in initiating, drafting and producing these practical documents.

The guidelines are the perfect tool for every architect, designer and builder.

Kennedy’s encourages all within the industry to utilise the interim standard, ensuring a benchmark for quality for all recycled timber consumers.

For a more detailed architectural checklist or a copy of A guide to recycled timber in Australia email sales@kennedystimbers.com.au

Australian War Memorial Eastern Precinct Development

Winner of the 2011 Sir Zelman Cowan Award for Public Architecture and nominated in three categories at the 2010 Australian Timber Design Awards, the Australian War Memorial Eastern Precinct Development is a testament to the timeless nature of design.

With timber at the very heart of its blueprint, Kennedy’s premium RFG1 grade recycled Grey Ironbark offers an exceptional finish to this sacred space.

Applied to the internal screening, exterior seating and wall cladding, the timber’s warm colour palette provides an ideal contrast to the surrounding structure.

The conceptual idea was that of a simple timber box within a concrete frame. The result; an award winning structure, rich in fine detail, honouring its environment.

Architect | Johnson Pilton Walker 

www.jpw.com.au

A Hervey Bay Delight

Throughout a range of projects, large or small, timber can offer the ultimate finishing product to deliver a stunning result.

This Hervey Bay delight is the perfect example of such a space.

Expertly constructed by Colin J Clark and the team at Essentially Residential, the contemporary resort style design includes a spacious entertainment area, lap and wading pool complete with spa and beach entrance, outdoor shower and BBQ facilities.

Incorporating Kennedy’s recycled solid timber posts and feature beams, the spectacular structure presents a modern display of outdoor living in Queensland.

Capturing the essence of style and ease, Kennedy’s timbers offer a subtle and seamless addition to the new space, producing an end product that is both functional and chic.

Builder | Colin J Clark : Essentially Residential 

www.essentiallyresidential.com.au

Planet Ark’s Make It Wood - Do Your World Some Good campaign promotes the increased use of certified, responsibly sourced wood as a building material.

A recent survey conducted by campaign partner Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) showed that although 93 per cent of people understood that trees absorb carbon, only 39 per cent realised that when the tree is responsibly harvested, and used to make wood products, the carbon remains locked in the wood for the life of the product.

As well as storing carbon, there are other environmental benefits to using wood. In most cases, the production and processing of wood uses significantly less energy than other major building materials such as concrete, steel or plastics, giving wood products a lower carbon footprint than its alternatives.

Kennedy’s certified premium recycled timber ticks all the right boxes

“In addition to helping tackle climate change, responsibly sourced wood is also renewable, durable, versatile and a cost effective building material,” said Rebecca Gilling, Planet Ark spokesperson and former host of lifestyle and renovations program Our House.

As the carbon benefits of wood products are based upon the trees being responsibly harvested, Planet Ark’s Make It Wood campaign encourages consumers to source wood that is independently certified to ensure high conservation value forests are protected.

Recognised as a leading supplier and advocate for sustainable building products, Kennedy’s is proud to support the Make It Wood campaign.

www.makeitwood.org

Honouring Excellence in Design

An avid supporter and Bronze Partner of the much anticipated event, Kennedy’s Timbers were proud to be a part of the 2011 Australian Timber Design Awards.

Honouring excellence in timber design for more than 12 years, the Australian Timber Design Awards showcase the very best our industry has to offer.

Celebrating the enduring appeal and versatility of timber across a variety of categories, entries for the annual awards are open to architects, builders, designers, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects.

Entries are judged on outstanding timber use, appearance, workmanship, structure and innovation.

Winner of four awards, including the prestigious Recycled Timber Design Award, Escarpment House (pictured front cover) incorporates Kennedy’s elite line of premium recycled timbers.

Kennedy’s Timbers congratulates all entrants and winners of the 2011 Australian Timber Design Awards and welcomes yet another year ahead of exciting timber design in 2012.

www.timberawards.com.au