Forest Journalism for a Sustainable Future
This time lapse video of Brock Commons at the University of British Columbia demonstrates one of the most powerful economic advantages of mass timber construction: speed! This 18-story (17 stories of wood, plus one of concrete) building went up in … [Continue reading]
Oregon is setting the pace for the nation in mass timber manufacturing, design and construction. A new report by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute offers insights from the architecture, engineering and construction communities on this … [Continue reading]
The Waste to Wisdom project is researching how to convert forest residues to bioenergy and bio-based products. Like this? Learn more at Waste to Wisdom. … [Continue reading]
Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide oxygen, create habitat for wildlife, and … fuel jet engines? A recent Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. was powered by a blend of biofuel and traditional jet fuel. The biofuel made up one … [Continue reading]
Big timber is sprouting up in cities in North America and abroad. After years of feasibility studies and design proposals, buildings six stories or taller constructed primarily from pre-engineered wood products are being considered in cities around … [Continue reading]