by Linda Janovich | Nov 3, 2015 | From the Pros
“The Living Building Challenge™ is the built environment's most rigorous performance standard. It can be applied to development at all scales, from buildings – both new...
by Linda Janovich | Oct 6, 2015 | From the Pros
In Australia, in Canada, in Europe, architects, developers and builders are doing more than just talk about the attributes of wood construction. Forté - Australia’s...
by Linda Janovich | Sep 1, 2015 | From the Pros
We've all seen those tiny particles floating around in a beam of sunlight. Those culprits are often the cause of many indoor allergies which affect nearly 40 million...
by Linda Janovich | Aug 4, 2015 | From the Pros
Environmentally friendly treatment methods are making hardwood an excellent material for outdoor applications. And now ash, poplar, maple, and other thermally modified...
by Linda Janovich | Jul 6, 2015 | From the Pros
At Expo Milan 2015, the USA pavilion included a 500m2 hardwood deck that ran the length of the pavilion’s first level. New York architect James Biber chose American...
by Linda Janovich | Jun 2, 2015 | From the Pros
When Washington DC area architect James Rill was asked to describe his design aesthetic, he deemed it “naturesque,” and said that his firm “dedicates itself to creating...