Earlier this year, the University of Massachusetts Amherst celebrated the opening of its newly constructed Design Building, “the largest, modern wood building in the... read more
“The architecture industry is increasingly having an impact on the built environment’s energy efficiency and carbon emissions. The main vehicle: the AIA 2030 Commitment... read more
Legislators from both sides of the aisle recently moved “to reintroduce the Timber Innovation Act – bipartisan, bicameral legislation that aims to find new and... read more
“Sick house syndrome can be a serious problem in today’s newer, airtight homes. The indoor air can actually be more polluted than outdoor air, and some indoor chemicals... read more
In a seminar at the Toronto Wood Solutions Fair, architect, editor and adjunct professor, Lloyd Alter, discussed the uptick in construction of pre-engineered wood... read more
For renowned architect William McDonough, the element carbon is not the enemy, but rather “the currency of photosynthesis, a source of Earth’s capacity for... read more
Architects, designers, and homeowners are always finding fresh ways to use hardwood. What’s the appeal? Flexibility and variety, for starters! Here’s a look at what’s... read more
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's (CBF) Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach has achieved certification from one of the toughest building standards in the world—... read more
Did you know that the volume of American hardwood species is such that when “architects, designers and manufacturers specify American hardwoods for their creative... read more
At the 2016 London Design Festival, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), in collaboration with Alison Brooks Architects and top engineering firm, Arup, is... read more
