If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

Such a concern is not unreasonable. The use of wood is often associated with deforestation, which not only destroys ecosystems and habitats, but also triggers much-feared climate changes. According to ...

The research team emphasized that Western red cedar performed better than in their earlier work on bamboo, likely due to the ...

When complete, the Ascent will be the tallest timber building in the world. (Courtesy Korb Associates Architects) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining ...

Architects are increasingly under pressure to create structures that are not only beautiful, functional, and safe, but also are less costly and faster to build. Wood podium construction takes an ...

Millard Dority came out of retirement to prove a point. He wanted to show that Maine is an obvious location for producing a new type of composite wood building material rather than importing it.

When architect Joe Mayo walks into his office, he’s steeped in Seattle history. Mahlum Architects is located in Pioneer Square’s 1910 Polson Building, which served as a warehouse for gold mining ...

A technique used for the long-term preservation of human and animal remains is now being tested on one of Canada's most ...

Many of our childhood experiences take place in school. Whether these memories are good or bad, most children and teenagers spend a majority of their days in classrooms or other educational facilities ...