Build Sustainable Awards 2016

2016 Sustainable Building Awards Build 47 Company: FrameTech Design (Ltd) Name: Stewart Archibald - Director Address: 8 Raeburn Road, Larbert, FK5 4GU Phone: 07971877347 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://frametechdesign.co.uk/ evelopers self-Builders, Builders, Architects, and specifiers now have an increasing awareness of the potential environmental impact of their projects along with government initiatives and ever changing building regulations aimed at achieving Zero Carbon buildings. The timber frame industry itself believes it can make a significant contribution to sustainable construction for sustainable communities. Wood is the only renewable commercial building material and as a modern method of construction is effectively carbon neutral. As such, when you use timber structures you are actively helping to reduce the effects of global warming. Timber frame construction is further enhanced by its low embodied energy and excellent insulation properties, which means happy customers with lower heating bills and a brighter future for the planet. On average, timber frame is 30% faster than traditional methods and it allows you greater freedom in choosing the finished form of your home. Also, it is fully recognized by all financial institutions and building societies. Because of our unique position within the market, FrameTech Design (Ltd) is able to offer a highly personal design service, tailored to the specific needs of the client, whether this is a Self-builder, Timber Frame Manufacturer, Architect, Engineer or Developer. With over 27 years’ experience within the Timber Frame Manufacturing Industry, I have built up a vast portfolio, which includes: • One-off bespoke Private Housing • Housing Developments with Mixed Purpose Groups including Duplex Units • Social and Affordable Housing • Apartment Blocks • Nursing Homes • Schools • Timber Frame Passive Houses With an extremely experienced understanding of the manufacturing and construction processes this allows FrameTech Design (Ltd) to deliver a superior and advanced innovative result. This, coupled with the use of the latest CONSULTEC Timber Frame Design software, this allows us to tailor the whole design to an individual client for a comprehensive bespoke product. This software package also allows us to produce information which can be processed by CNC saws and automated production lines, should this be required. Ultimately, at FrameTech Design (Ltd), all projects are carried out to the highest standard and we can deliver a design package to suit exactly the customer’s requirements from every aspect, such as presentation, factory setting out information, cutting lists, working drawings and all relevant information for on-site kit erection. I thank you for spending the time to read this article and if you feel our services are of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best Timberframe Design Consultants - UK FrameTech Design (Ltd) offers an Architectural & Timber Frame Design Consultancy Service to the Timber Frame Industry all over the UK and Ireland. We invited Director Stewart Archibald to tell us more. D AR160121