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Thermal Modification and American Hardwoods
When it came to building structures fortified against attack, “the ancient Vikings knew that poles made from timber with a burnt surface lasted longer” than those that... read moreThe World’s most sustainable office building
America’s most prolific hardwood – Red Oak – is the lead story at Bloomberg’s European headquarters in London. Already tagged as “the world’s most sustainable office... read moreOn the Innovative Cusp – Super Wood!
Oak and Maple are known for their strength, but scientists at the University of Maryland are reporting that “a simple and inexpensive new process can transform any type... read moreAmerican Hardwood Life Cycle Assessment Tool
Did you know that “every two minutes, the U.S. Hardwood forest grows by the size of a football field?” And did you know that “it takes 0.57 seconds to grow 1m³ (35.3... read moreNeed-to-Know TIMBER FACTS
“Everything has to be made of something. And it turns out that wood stacks up quite well to competing materials. Discover the many benefits of using wood for... read moreAmerican Hardwoods taking Top Honors
A press release, issued by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), announced “success for American hardwoods” at the annual Wood Awards ceremony, the UK’s “premier... read moreHardwood Cross Laminated Timber project – Conversation Plinth
Boston-based architectural design firm IKD has collaborated with cross-laminated timber (CLT) specialists to develop CLT made from Indiana hardwood by-products. As a... read moreBuilding the cities of tomorrow, Today!
Could it be that wood will be the material of choice for future skyscrapers? The case is indeed being made for Hardwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). To date however,... read moreAIA 2017 Small Project Awards
The Small Project Awards Program of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) “was established to recognize small-project practitioners for the high quality of their... read moreAmerican Hardwoods in Structural Applications
“For decades, our choice of wood species for timber construction has often been determined by price, rather than performance. But times are changing, and so are the... read more
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Party Central: The Built-in Hardwood Wet Bar by Amanda Duchek | Aug 8, 2018 | Wendy Silverstein | If you entertain frequently at home, a built-in wet bar—that is, some combination of storage and display cabinetry for glasses, silverware, wine, liquor, and mixers; counter top space where drinks and...
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