Wood Stories

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

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Charred Lumber Performance: Eastern White Pine vs. Cedar and Other Species

Charred wood cladding has become a major architectural trend because it offers a rare mix of beauty, durability, and low-maintenance protection. Projects like TIMM Architecture’s ...

The Re-Use Architecture Trend presents a Compact, Intergenerational Living Solution

Completed in 2024 by the French practice AT Architecture, The Very Small Housing Collective a subtle yet powerful reinterpretation of suburban housing that responds to ...

Guess the Grade

Can you guess the grade? (scroll for a hint) If you have ever been curious about lumber grades, check out NELMA’s interactive Grader Academy featuring ...

Eastern White Pine Is Having a Moment (Again): 5 Trends Behind the Comeback

If you’ve been doomscrolling home design feeds or watching renovation videos lately, you’ve probably noticed it: wood is everywhere again. Not just as flooring. Not ...

Wood Drenching: Why DIYers Are Covering Their Homes in Natural Timber

If you’ve been scrolling design blogs, browsing Pinterest, or watching renovation shows lately, you’ve probably noticed a warm, cozy shift in interior style. Walls, ceilings, ...

Dive in to Eastern White Pine

Nestled in the Catskill forest just outside Woodstock, NY, the Woodstock Poolhouse is a sleek, 2,000-square-foot retreat designed by North River Architecture & Planning. At ...