International News (723)

As logging intensifies forest fires, Wet’suwet’en fight to protect old growth
26, Sep 2024The pilot flew over squares of clear-cuts and tree plantations, then rolled the helicopter around Hudson Bay Mountain in north-central British Columbia. We were following directions from David...
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The mass timber revolution needs blockchain
24, Sep 2024In late-August 2024, Michael Green Architects (MGA) unveiled the City of Milwaukee’s Marcus Performing Arts Center redevelopment plans, which include the building of, what is expected to be...
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Track to Completing Málaga Cathedral: The Role of Timber in Designing the New Gable Roof
20, Sep 2024Like a musical composition, there is a particular category of buildings whose history might be compared to an unfinished symphony. Alternating between high notes and moments of silence...
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Global timber supply threatened as climate change pushes cropland northwards
16, Sep 2024Climate change will move and reduce the land suitable for growing food and timber, putting the production of these two vital resources into direct competition, a new study has found. The sight of vineyards in Britain is...
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Restored 1861 sawmill give glimpse of the past
05, Sep 2024An operational machine from the 1800s comes out a few times a year in the Antique Village at the U.P. State Fairgrounds — giving on-lookers a view into the past. A staple in the U.P. Steam and...
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Push for manufacturing hub making timber products as hard as steel
23, Aug 2024A new hub making manufactured timber as strong as steel is being investigated in Australia’s ‘green triangle’. Forestry companies Australian Bluegum plantations, Midway, and New Forests...
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Timber school tackles extreme cold with impressive passive design
22, Aug 2024Situated north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, Kautokeino experiences incredibly cold temperatures that can reach - 45 °C (- 49°F). When commissioned to design a new cultural and education hub in such...
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University of Stuttgart uses self-shaping timber and woven flax for tower and pavilion
21, Aug 2024Warped timber and robotically-woven flax were used to create this pair of experimental structures in Germany, which were designed by students and researchers at the University of Stuttgart...
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Harvesting key to reducing Korea's surging timber imports
20, Aug 2024Timber harvesting is crucial for increasing Korea’s self-sufficiency in timber, which the country has been heavily importing, according to the former Korea Forest Service (KFS) minister...
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The Case and Need for Mass Timber
14, Aug 2024As a supporter of Forestry For The Future, you’re familiar with many of the economic and climate benefits of building taller with wood. Unlocking the potential of Mass Timber across Canada will...
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