Wood. Naturally Better.™ is proud to be sponsoring the Australian Timber Design Awards.

One of Australia's most prestigious national design competitions, the Awards aim to promote and encourage outstanding timber design in the built environment professions. Now entering their eleventh year, the Awards are distinguished by a proud heritage of innovation and achievement.

Timber is a beautiful, strong and environmentally friendly material. The Australian Timber Design Awards encourage entries that showcase these properties. Categories recognise outstanding use of timber in residential buildings and public or commercial buildings.

The primary entry categories comprise:

• Residential Class 1/ New Buildings
• Residential Class 1/ Best Renovation
• Resorts, including apartments and aged care
• Public or Commercial Buildings
• Interior Fitout – Residential
• Interior Fitout – Commercial
• Outdoor Timber – Stand alone structures

Additional awards and entry categories comprise:

• Australian International Project Award
• Best Timber Joinery or Furniture Element
• Sustainable Design – Residential
• Sustainable Design – Commercial
• Best Use of Solid Timber Cladding
• Best Use of Timber Flooring
• Best Use of Engineered Timber Products
• Best Use of Timber as a Structural Element
• Best Use of Timber Panels
• Best Use of Wood Veneers
• Best Use of Australian Certified Timber
• Best Use of Recycled Timber
• Rising Star Award (previously titled the Young Designers Encouragement Award)
• People’s Choice Award

The Australian Timber Design Awards are open to builders, designers, architects, engineers and landscapers: to anyone involved in the design or building of structures that feature timber. A separate section in the residential category is available to students and entrants aged 30 or under.