Wood Stories

Information about the industry, people and technology that make it a sustainable design option

Reimagining Wood Framing

American Framing, an exhibition now on view until July 30 at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago, seeks to challenge the common form of timber framing – while exploring its …

Biomimicry in Action: Putting Buildings Inside Gardens

Wheeler Kearns Architects have transformed an industrial greenhouse into a living example of biomimicry by putting functional buildings inside the greenhouse. Of course these “living …

Change Your Life with a Career in the Lumber Industry

Get a life-changing new career in lumber, forestry or woodworking! Many high-quality openings are available now with full time hours and great benefits, and some …

From the Woodshed: Building Tips, Candid Conversations & More with Maine Cabin Masters

If you’re not listening to this podcast, you’re missing out. The Maine Cabin Masters crew, famous for their television show of the same name on …

Sculptform Showroom in Melbourne Shows Off Innovative Timber Cladding System

Wood is one of humanity’s oldest building materials, with a reputation for making our built environments feel more connected to nature. But it’s also the …

Michigan Names an Eastern White Pine on the Upper Peninsula its Tallest Tree

The search for Michigan’s tallest tree has found its victor: a staggering Eastern White Pine located in a remote area on the state’s beautiful Upper …