From the Pros
Industry perspectives from the professional specifier.
The Evolution of Timber Construction
“An engineering marvel made of American white oak features in the redevelopment of the Warner Stand at one of the world’s most iconic sporting facilities, Lord’s... read moreThe most renewable resource – Wood
Did you know that “organic aspirin comes from willows and that rayon fabric is made largely from wood pulp?” In an article entitled, “Forest heroes: it begins with... read moreMaking the Switch to Timber Construction
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 more2030 Commitment Reality Check
“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 moreDateline: Washington, D.C.
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 moreWays to Ensure a Healthier Home
“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 moreOur Northern Neighbor on Wood Construction
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 moreThe new language surrounding ‘Carbon’
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 moreResidential Design Trends in Hardwood
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 moreRaising the Bar in Sustainable Building
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
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