Risk-based regulation: Smarter specification decisionsThe proposed shift towards risk-based regulation offers architects greater clarity when specifying timber systems. When specifying timber frame for low-rise residential projects, architects will have clearer guidance on what is appropriate compared to specifying mass timber systems for larger commercial buildings. As net-zero targets become mandatory considerations in design briefs, specifying timber systems positions projects at the forefront of low-carbon construction. Innovation pathways: Expanding design optionsThe Green Paper creates clearer pathways for innovative timber products and systems to gain approval. Fire safety: Evidence-based design confidenceThe Green Paper’s approach to fire safety will provide clearer frameworks for specifying timber systems in fire-sensitive applications.