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Industry perspectives from the professional specifier.
American Hardwoods in “Down Under” Project
“Australian designers seem to have a unique affinity with the natural environment and an innate understanding of how best to bring nature closer to life and leisure.”... read moreThe Color(s) of 2019
Used to be that when it came to choosing the Color of the Year, color giant Pantone was the only game in town. But times, they are a changing. Major paint manufacturers... read moreGlulam Systems-Endless Possibilities & Advantages
Across the globe, architects are “paying a whole lot of attention to Glulam, the high-tech building material that is changing the scale of what is architecturally... read moreThe ‘go-to’ species for outdoor and indoor projects
From the coast to the mountains, and everywhere in between, respected builders and seasoned design professionals are Discovering Southern Cypress as the material of... read moreDefining Luxury … American Hardwoods
Unique, sustainable, forever stylish – products made from American Hardwoods offer the ultimate in authenticity and luxury. And they come by it naturally. For... read moreHardwood Cross-Laminated Timber displays in UK
Hardwood cross-laminated timber (HCLT) has been used in the construction of Multiply, the flagship pavilion of the Victoria and Albert Museum London Design Festival.... read moreThermal 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 more
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