Wood
The Waterfront, a 128-unit wood-based residential development in Stavanger, Norway, designed by AART architects and Kraftvaerk for client Kruse-Smith. This first phase was completed last July; a second phase is under construction. More than 80 firms competed for the project. Photo courtesy AART Architects
The recent push for larger and taller wood structures may seem like an architectural fad. But Bui...
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In each protrusion on the jagged roof is a skylight, bringing in plenty of natural light into the space within. Renderings courtesy Henning Larsen Architects
The new extension will complement Österund’s wooded surroundings
The development will overlook an old harbor in Stockholm's industrial district on the island of Djurgården. Renderings courtesy Tham & Videgård Arkitekter
The four towers, 20 stories each, will be made entirely out of Swedish pine, from frame to façade...
The tower is designed to be 70% wood, and will contain gardens and flexible living spaces attached to a central concrete core. Renderings courtesy Weingartner Architects
The interiors for each unit are designed using an elastic living concept, where different spaces...
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The Wood in Educational Buildings award winner, Indian Mountain Student Arts & Innovation Center in Lakeville, Conn. Photo: Robert Benson Photography
Jackson Hole (Wyo.) Airport and Stapleton Library in Staten Island, N.Y., are among the projects...
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The Houston-based developer is planning a seven-story wood-framed office building in Minneapolis’...
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The competition invites U.S. developers, institutions, organizations, and design teams willing to...
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The concept behind the research is to slice the stalk of bamboo grass into smaller pieces to bond...
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Beijing-based design cooperative Penda designed a bamboo hotel that can easily expand vertically...
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Residents are trying to block developers from destroying historic architecture in Tokyo's Yanaka...
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The wood-industry advocacy group reThink Wood has released "...
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The recently opened NewActon Nishi apartment complex in Canberra, Australia, features one of the...
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A 14-story luxury apartment block in central Bergen, Norway, will be the world's tallest timber-f...
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From bold structural glulam designs to striking textured wall and ceiling schemes, these award-wi...
read moreGreen Building Initiative (GBI) Vice President for National Affairs Erin Schaffer is participated...
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The first annual BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland conference and expo kicked off this morni...
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In a report released today, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill discu...
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North Carolina lawmakers have introduced state legislation that would restrict the use of nationa...
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Construction giant Lend Lease recently put the finishing touches on Forté, a 10-story apartment c...
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WDMA I.S.6A-11, Industry Standard for Interior Architectural Wood Stile and Rail Doors a...
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New design values for all sizes and grades of visually graded Southern Pine dimension lumber were...
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Coffee giant Starbucks is rolling out mini-stores with maximum local flavor, as part of an intern...
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From 100-foot roof spans to novel reclaimed wood installations, the winners of the 2013 National...
read moreLater this year, we will launch Best AEC Firms 2012. We’re looking for firms that create truly po...
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The award is given for a student work in which wood as a building material has a central role....
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The full report contains participating firm demographics, energy reduction initiatives undertaken...
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An abandoned historic structure gains a new life as the focal point of a legendary military distr...
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