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Wood | Apr 29, 2016

Anders Berensson Architects designs 40-story wooden skyscraper for Stockholm

The structure, which will be made entirely out of cross-laminated timber, will rise 436 feet into the air, making it Stockholm’s tallest building.

Wood | Apr 22, 2016

Revised 2015 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction available

American Wood Council Document offers design information for structural applications.

Structural Materials | Apr 13, 2016

How post-frame construction has evolved over the years [Infographic]

The National Frame Building Association released an infographic showing just how far the industry has come since the colonial Jamestown days.

Wood | Apr 8, 2016

New LEED Pilot ACP designed to help eliminate irresponsibly sourced materials

Illegal wood is primary target to restrict illicit material in the supply chain.

 

Wood | Mar 28, 2016

Waugh Thistleton designs one of the tallest timber office buildings in London

The nine-story Development House has vertical open spaces for light and air flow.

 

Wood | Mar 23, 2016

APA updates Engineered Wood Construction Guide

Provides recommendations on engineered wood construction systems.

Wood | Feb 8, 2016

BEST IN WOOD: WoodWorks announces 2016 design award winners

The Aspen Art Museum, Scott Family Amazeum, and Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins are among the projects honored by this year’s awards.

Wood | Feb 3, 2016

American Wood Council releases guide to wood construction in high wind areas

The guide is directed toward ensuring structural integrity to resist wind loads.

Wood | Jan 4, 2016

Concerns over new wood-frame, mid-rise residential building construction in Charlotte

Cheaper construction material may increase risk for firefighters.
Wood | Karyn Beebe | Dec 7, 2015

Compelling conversations about wood: Engineered wood as expressive design

This installment features a wide-ranging discussion that reveals how a mix of engineered wood products lend themselves to expressive design — and what’s blocking today’s designers from fully embracing this aesthetic.

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