Here are some the articles and links we found fascinating this last week. Peatlands are vital carbon sinks, and at risk from draining agriculture https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/7309130/peatlands-critical-against-climate-change/ The leaked IPCC Report is really nor mincing its words or watering down its message. We must act now. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/23/climate-change-dangerous-thresholds-un-report Quite right- is should always be viable to create affordable […]
Weekly News June 14th 2021
All things forestry, housing, and climate related. If you’d like to share some news with us please feel free to email chris@typren.co.uk In many areas of Wales affordable housing is a real issue. Second and holiday home purchases, and difficulty in obtaining planning permission keep many locals off the housing ladder- often forcing them to […]
The Plight of Welsh Larch
There is a good chance that you have heard of Larch Disease. Larch is a common and abundant resource in Wales, and the trees are currently under attack from an invasive disease to which they have little immunity. It is in fact a bit like Dutch Elm disease, or Ash Dieback. These tree diseases have […]
Some photos from our work at Coppicewood College
Carbon Capture and Roundwood Timber Frame Construction
Carbon Capture And Roundwood Timber Frame Construction At Tŷ Pren we are passionate, and I mean really passionate about roundwood timber frame buildings. This is not just because these buildings are beautiful to live in and visit, because of all the natural materials used in the construction, but because the homes we build are Zero […]
Tir Sisial- Timber Frame One Planet Development Project
Timber Frame Construction Apprenticeships with Ty Pren- Emily’s Story
Being an apprentice with Ty Pren (Welsh for wooden house) is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I previously met the Ty Pren crew whilst undertaking the Coppice Wood College course in coppicing and greenwood crafts. Myself and another student at the time, Cathryn, both got in touch to see […]
The Finished Frame- Roundwood Timber Frame Construction
Blessed with sunny days, Ty Pren has completed the frame of the house, including the workshop, and a drink was shared by all during the ‘topping out ceremony’. Thanks was given to the wood energies that have helped us reach this point. The Ty Pren team has been working efficiently and co-operatively on the roof […]
From Forest to Frame – Future Proof Homes from Ty Pren.
The current frame is for a family dwelling at Rhiw Las, which is a group of four low-impact small holdings in Carmarthenshire. Erica and Chris have been approved for planning through the One Planet Development so a Ty Pren building is ideal for the ecological requirements. Our techniques and processes help to reduce the carbon […]
Ty Pren out and about- Promoting Low Carbon Builds at Coppicewood College
Ty Pren was invited to join Coppicewood College as part of their 10 year anniversary year celebrations at The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival in Pembrokeshire. Many of the members of Ty Pren began their woodland craft careers here, learning coppicing, woodland management and greenwood craft skills. We all agree that their course was life-affirming […]