Thrilling Southern Yellow Pine When you think about Southern Yellow Pine, you almost certainly picture rows of straight, clean dimensional lumber at the lumberyard or home improvement store, all lined up for your next project. Most of us think…
Skyscrapers are nothing new…Here’s what is. The race to build taller than the last guy seems to be in full swing in cities around the world. From iconic venues like the Empire State Building and One World Tower in New York City to Burj Khalifa…
The Future of Building Construction is Growing Tall buildings made of glass and steel are common throughout the world. But many people today are wondering if this is really the best way. Today, architects and designers are turning to wood as the…
Skyscrapers Made of Wood In an age where we all have computers in our pockets and the latest technology moves at lightning speed, it’s good to remember that Mother Nature continues to provide new and sustainable ways for us to live. Take, for…
There is a viable alternative to both cement and steel for “tall buildings” in America and around the world. This option could perhaps replace certain building products that produce extreme amounts of greenhouse gasses. What is this modern,…
Tall Wood Building, eh? When project is completely finished with construction in 2017, it will be the world’s tallest wood building. At 18-stories high, Brock Commons residence hall at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada will…
