Andrew Waugh

Andrew Waugh, founding director of Waugh Thistleton, discusses the benefits of building with timber to address industry transformation at scale. He explains why tall buildings are not sustainable, how timber housing can reduce carbon burden by 75%, and the need to stop building basements. Waugh advocates for using UK-grown timber for construction and clarifies end-of-life alternatives. He also shares insights on the sustainability of timber sourcing and the importance of subsidies to support timber construction.