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Hot Trend: Shou Sugi Ban and Eastern White Pine
Shou Sugi Ban, the traditional Japanese technique of charring wood, has gained popularity in modern architecture for its aesthetic appeal and durability. While traditionally applied ...
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Welcome to Wood City.
Building with wood instead of concrete isn’t just a design trend—it’s a transformative opportunity for the lumber industry, especially in manufacturing. As the demand for ...
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Spa Day – Natural wood, stone, and concrete combine to create a wellness center
The Loiske Wellness Center by Studio Puisto Architects uses wood as a central material to create a calming, nature-connected atmosphere. In keeping with the nearby ...
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Wood is a natural choice for net-zero goals.
On-line architecture magazine dezeen has done it again with a great article and more amazing photos of wood in action. The Jean and Ric Edelman ...
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Going Dark – Contrast and Historical Continuity
It’s like the Stone’s sang: “I see a red house and I want to paint it black.” Or something like that. In the DOPPELGIEBEL project, ...
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Biomimicry leads design on the Oaxaca coast
Casa Káni Íní, designed by TAC Taller Alberto Calleja, is a seaside retreat on Mexico’s Oaxaca coast that employs biomimicry principles and strategic use of ...
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The World’s Most Sustainable Furniture Plant Opens in Norway
The most sustainable furniture factory in the world doesn’t just produce ...
Most Home Remodels Delayed by High Lumber Prices Have Resumed
In 2020, just as a whole lot of bored consumers decided ...
Your Hottest Summer 2021 Eastern White Pine Projects
What have you all been up to this summer? Oh, just ...
Minimalist Home Objects Made of Solid Pine
A Swedish company called Vaarnii wants to help usher in a ...
Pine Mezzanine Adds a New Room to a Small Apartment
When you’re living in a tiny apartment, every square inch counts. ...
Fresh Wood: Winning Designs from the 2021 AWFS Student Design Competition
Twenty-four woodworkers from 12 different high schools and colleges in the ...





