Can Science Make Wood Better?

Above: A microCT image shows the distribution of the iron mineral in the wood cell wall (in turquoise).Credit: Florida Atlantic University Researchers are adding “nanoscale minerals” to wood to try make it better performing and more eco-friendly. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, along with the University of Miami and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, are trying […]

Wood Waste Isn’t Waste Anymore with New Building Technology

A group of researchers have created a potential alternative for structural flooring material using wood waste and bioplastics. Wood waste won’t be wasted anymore if a new technology developed by researchers comes to fruition. SHoP Architects working with the Department of Energy and the University of Maine have created a structural floor material that is […]

Mass Timber Structure Proves It’s Stronger than an Earthquake… Twice

The Mass Timber movement continues to gain momentum for its environmental and aesthetic appeal but a test structure proved that beauty is more than skin deep.  Earthquakes are among the most devastating and destructive forces of nature, especially to high-rise structures. Engineers and builders have worked for decades – even centuries – to find solutions […]