It's time for American designers, architects and engineers to think out-of-the-box when it comes to specifying American hardwoods. To assist in the effort, and because "a picture is worth a thousand words," take a few moments to examine how these out-of-the-box thinkers have tapped into the extraordinary performance capabilities of American hard maple, white oak, and tulipwood.

For other examples demonstrating “how American hardwoods are the perfect material in terms of form and function,” visit the American Hardwood Export Council at www.americanhardwood.org.