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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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Low Cost Pine Details Liven Up a Victorian Terrace Addition in Sydney

When architecture firm Alexander & Co. was commissioned to freshen up ...

Glass Writer’s Cabin Features an Undulating Organic Pine Wall

A modern glass writer’s cabin set within a gorgeous garden in ...

Stunning Before & After: Beach House Transformed with Horizontal Wood Siding

The owners of a beach house in Algarrobo, Chile wanted a ...

Work in Wood: 10 Jobs to Apply For Today

Ready to change your life? Dive into a whole new career ...

Designing for Deconstruction: A Way to Make Wood Even More Sustainable

Wood tends to outlast the buildings it’s crafted into, no matter ...

Butterfly-Shaped Healing Resort with a Walkable Roof

In Hangzhou, China, all-wood interiors create a feeling of warmth and ...