Saintly precedent

摘要

This is the fourth year that Norbord Europe Ltd has teamed up with the RIBA Journal for a competition that challenges architects to use Norbord's flagship OSB brand, SterlingOSB. With the ever increasing need to use building materials that are environmentally friendly and/or add value, architects have to deliver while ensuring the chosen products are fit for purpose and ethically sourced. This year's Room within a Room competition certainly provoked some deep thinking about the use of space; somewhere that would be a place for work and contemplation but also somewhere the occupier would enjoy spending their time. The successful entries not only made the Room within a Room a special place to retreat but understood the technical aspects of OSB as a wood panel to build with. The judging process was an enjoyable one. I hope you enjoy the supplement.