In a recent press release, the U.S. Green Building Council® (USGBC) announced “a new pilot Alternative Compliance Path (ACP) credit that is designed to further advance environmentally responsible forest management. The pilot ACP builds on the robust infrastructure...

It’s spicy. It’s classy. And it’s all the rage! But is Hardwood flooring right for every application? Be informed. A little extra due diligence can help determine which hardwood products perform best, and where. Solid hardwood flooring is just that, solid wood milled...

There is much to consider when choosing a hardwood building or decorating material/product. What’s the product’s origin? Is it truly made from solid, all-natural American hardwood? Will its manufacturing process have negative health and/or environmental implications?...

A forest that’s not managed and allowed to grow unchecked crowds out wildlife, and becomes a tinderbox, susceptible to forest fires that cost the U.S. government billions, to say nothing of the damage to public and private property.” But there’s so much more that...

New Urbanism, the design movement promoting “walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions,” is gradually changing the face of America. Its principles can be applied to a single structure, or an entire community....

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges collegiate students from around the world to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are affordable, highly energy-efficient, attractive, and easy to live in.” The...

“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 construction and renovation - to infrastructure, landscapes and neighborhoods.” And all across the...

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 first timber high rise apartment building was completed in 2012 and stands at 32.17 meters tall. The...

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 Americans. So let’s clear the air by incorporating more American hardwoods into your designs....

Environmentally friendly treatment methods are making hardwood an excellent material for outdoor applications. And now ash, poplar, maple, and other thermally modified hardwoods are performing just as well, if not better than cedar, popular imported species, and...