17 2018 “Timber Rising”, an exhibition highlighting the value of building with wood “Timber Rising. Vertical Visions for the Cities of Tomorrow”, curated by the Studio Woode and Clare Farrow, is the first exhibition dedicated to the construction of wood buildings, an authentic revolution in the sector. The event analyses the historical context around this type of construction and deals with subjects of vital importance for the public such as the safety of these buildings and their associated values, including sustainability and people’s wellbeing derived from the use of treated wood. Among all the systems that have been developed, particularly noteworthy is CLT (cross- laminated timber), a material suitable for vertical constructions. Round table “A Revolution in Construction” In an interview with the prestigious blog Dezeen, co- curator Clare Farrow commented on the exhibition: “If urban densification is inevitable, then let it be done withnow an appropriate and suitable material for dense high-curators gave a special guided visit to the general public, a material that makes us happy.” This ancient material,rise constructions in cities and towns. who followed the explanations with enthusiasm. updated with the best technologies, is fast becoming aSignificant projects using this material are on display in sustainable and natural solution that is also beneficial to As part of the exhibition, there was a round table, “A people. It is curious that this authentic revolution in thethe exhibition along with more ambitious concepts andRevolution in Construction: Hand in Hand with Nature”, building sector comes from one of the oldest materials inproposals for the urban spaces of tomorrow andwith discussions on building with wood. The speakers existence, ignored for many years due to its flammableinterviews with key players in this revolution.were: curator Clare Farrow; Kevin Flanagan, PLP properties. The new woods are treated to solve thisBefore the inauguration, architects and designers fromArchitecture; Elina Grigoriou, Grigoriou Interiors Ltd.; Dr problem and present a more natural and lighter yet robustBDP, Foster + Partners, TP Bennett, Squire & PartnersLayla McCay, Centre of Urban Design and Mental Health; option compared to concrete and steel. The use of woodand Sheppard Robson were offered a private viewing. Inand Michael Ramage, Centre for Natural Material is no longer limited to cottages in the countryside but isaddition, to mark the International Day of Forests, theInnovation, University of Cambridge. The exhibition roused great expectations in London Clare Farrow, the exhibition’s curator 21