Technical Matters: Durability
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant This is the fourth in a series of technical articles that aim to inform the reader of the different technical properties of wood and how these properties can affect [...]
A gift in American red oak
‘Cadeau’, the latest installation in the Powerhouse Museum architectural series, is a study of fine detail at scale Occupying the Powerhouse’s central courtyard space in Ultimo, Cadeau is a natural presence against an industrial backdrop. [...]
New report demonstrates the sustainability of US hardwoods
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) strategy goes beyond what is deliverable by forest certification systems like FSC and PEFC and is much wider in scope than most timber procurement policies. […]
Exploring structural and exterior applications for American Hardwoods
By Neil Summers | All images by the American Hardwood Export Council Cross-laminated timber or CLT has proven to be a game-changer in the construction sector in recent years. […]