We are delighted that we have been granted planning permission for two innovative timber buildings near Logie Timber Sawmill here on Logie Estate.
What Makes These Timber-Framed Buildings Special?
These buildings are going to be pretty special and have been a long time in the planning to get to this stage. Working with Baillie Baillie architects and Logie Timber, we wanted to create two low-carbon structures using homegrown timber with an adaptable truss system. Components are specified to suit the sawmill next door’s production processes and timber size.
We are excited about this collaboration because there are many decent architects out there however finding people who are as passionate about the use of UK-grown timber as we are is not a given. We have worked with Baillie Baille on projects with Logie Timber and so know their approach and understanding of the need for UK timber.
Standard practice for this type of building is to use a steel portal frame, but it’s important to consider the impact of this choice where material is often sourced from the other side of the world. We also believe that, given proper care, a timber framed building can have significant longevity in much the same way as a steel framed one, if not more. The creation of buildings in this way supports the environment as well as local employment and the local economy more widely.
The Need
These buildings came about because of a combination of two factors. Firstly, Estate Forester Graham’s traditional stone built workshop was severely damaged in a storm a couple of years ago and needed to be replaced with a building fit for purpose for estate operations in the modern era. Secondly, we have for a while been researching demand and investigating the possibility of a development of small light-industrial, craft or office type workshop spaces here on the estate and this location with it’s easy access to the main A940 and plenty of space was ideal. The opportunity arose to combine the two.
The project is likely to be developed in two phases, Graham’s workshop being the immediate priority (there’s only so long a partially tarpaulin roof is really viable!) and then in time on to the workshops.
What’s Next?
The next step will be going out to tender to find a suitable contractor for the work, and then starting on the works as soon as possible. Watch this space..
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