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<\/figure>\nAll six winners were judged under the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction, a global framework requiring full disclosure on materials, whole\u2011life carbon, certification and reuse strategies. Judges narrowed a 28\u2011project shortlist and were tested against five criteria: extending the life of existing buildings; accounting for whole life; ensuring sustainable forest management; maximising timber’s carbon\u2011storage potential; and promoting a timber building bioeconomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Paul King, Built by Nature’s CEO and chair of the judging panel, the Prize celebrates the organisations driving real change around the world, transforming construction for a regenerative future. “The ambition of this year’s winners and commendations speaks volumes about the progress being made in timber construction globally,” he said. “These are not just buildings; they are bold, real\u2011world demonstrations of what’s possible when design, material, and purpose align with the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, McCloud put the winners to the test of practice and policy: “These projects challenge outdated assumptions and show that timber is not only safe and sustainable, but also socially transformative. 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