View images of the best shortlisted timber projects from the 2021 World Architecture Festival

In preparation for the "world's largest annual, international, live architecture event," the World Architecture Festival recently announced its shortlists for the best new buildings, landscapes, and interior projects from around the globe. As media partners of the WAF 2021 Awards, Archinect is showcasing this year's shortlisted projects.  Continuing with the Festival's awards program announcements, following is this year's shortlist for the WAF Certified Timber Prize. According to Ben Gunneberg, CEO of Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC): "It is inspiring to see the large variety of buildings in the finals, benefitting from the use of certified timber in so many ways. While some of the architects chose timber for its flexibility and robustness, others appreciate its natural look and the positive effects it has for people, climate, and the planet."  Eight shortlisted projects have been selected from a series of submissions from 13 countries and 28 architects an...

View images of the best shortlisted timber projects from the 2021 World Architecture Festival

In preparation for the "world's largest annual, international, live architecture event," the World Architecture Festival recently announced its shortlists for the best new buildings, landscapes, and interior projects from around the globe. As media partners of the WAF 2021 Awards, Archinect is showcasing this year's shortlisted projects. 

Continuing with the Festival's awards program announcements, following is this year's shortlist for the WAF Certified Timber Prize. According to Ben Gunneberg, CEO of Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC): "It is inspiring to see the large variety of buildings in the finals, benefitting from the use of certified timber in so many ways. While some of the architects chose timber for its flexibility and robustness, others appreciate its natural look and the positive effects it has for people, climate, and the planet." 

Eight shortlisted projects have been selected from a series of submissions from 13 countries and 28 architects an...