Timber is a renewable, low-carbon, non-toxic, and recyclable material that has long played a crucial role in sustainable design and architecture. However, in today’s economic landscape, specifying timber comes with significant risks due to supply uncertainty and price volatility. With the demand for hardwood timbers expected to quadruple by 2050, the current supply chain is unsustainable. If we do not rethink how timber is produced in large quantities, sustainably, and with future generations in mind, it risks losing its status as a sustainable building material.

At Crafted Hardwoods, founded in 2023, we believe the solution lies not in abandoning wood use but in embracing new timber technologies. These technologies can minimise waste, promote the use of low-value forest resources, and open up new possibilities for timber as a building material. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to produce a different kind of timber that addresses current supply challenges while remaining deeply rooted in sustainability.

We transform sustainably sourced, low-value pulp grade wood into premium hardwoods that mimic the look, feel, and properties of century-old trees—in just one day, and right here in Australia. Our timbers offer an unprecedented solution to the growing demand for low-carbon, toxin-free, and renewable building materials, all while safeguarding native forests and vital biodiversity areas.

This revolutionary process is made possible by a world-first Australian technology developed by 3RT in partnership with Flinders University, Henkel, and Bosch. Crafted Hardwoods is at the forefront of sustainable timber production, introducing a truly sustainable building material that redefines what hardwood can be in the modern era.

Photography by Cristel Morin