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Architect Achim Menges and his team at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction are using computational design to harness the natural properties of wood and create structures that warp perfectly to plan. By predicting how wood will behave within a structure using algorithms and data, Menges hopes to reduce the amount of wood required in construction, making timber buildings more sustainable and affordable. One of their recent projects, the HygroShell, is a self-shaping timber structure that expands and morphs over time, utilizing wood's hygroscopicity to guide its shape. Menges believes that computational design will continue to unlock new ways of building with wood, embracing its natural tendencies rather than viewing them as defects. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides information on different types of wooden garden furniture sets. The first set mentioned is a family-sized set from Barker and Stonehouse, which includes a teak table with an aluminum base and six resin rope weave chairs. The second set is a compact set from VonHaus, made from Malaysian hardwood and consisting of four chairs and an octagonal table. The third set is a bench dining set from Habitat, made from FSC-certified eucalyptus wood and seating four people. The fourth set is a space-saving bistro set from La Redoute, made from acacia wood and seating two people. The article also offers advice on choosing the right type of wood for outdoor furniture, including teak, acacia, and eucalyptus, and emphasizes the importance of sustainability and proper maintenance. [Extracted from the article]

Wood wool is a material made from wood shavings that are bonded together with a mineral binder like cement. It is used in applications where both performance and aesthetics are important, such as ceilings in offices and commercial spaces for sound absorption, and structural soffits in basements and undercrofts for insulation. One specific product, Knauf Insulation's Heraklith Tektalan A2 SmartTec, combines a cement-bonded wood wool finishing layer with a rock mineral wool insulation slab for thermal and acoustic performance. The wood wool panels are also non-combustible and provide fire resistance. Wood wool has clear applications where sound absorption, thermal performance, and fire safety are required, along with a desired design aesthetic. [Extracted from the article]

Peak North America (PNA) is a company that provides consulting, design, fabrication, machinery design, and construction services for industrial projects in North America. Led by industry veteran Brian Fehr, PNA offers innovative solutions to meet the needs of the industrial sector. They specialize in designing and constructing equipment and sawmill facilities, as well as refurbishing and rebuilding existing plants. Recent projects include relocating a wood pellet plant, building a new sawmill, and upgrading log handling for a lumber producer. PNA is committed to client relationships, sustainability, and advancing technologies in the forest industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several developments in the timber and biomass power industries. The TIMBER project in Alabama aims to use genetic testing as a surveillance tool to improve decision-making and optimize pine seedlings for growth conditions. The Biomass Power Association (BPA) has changed its name to the American Biomass Energy Association (ABEA), reflecting its focus on converting forestry and agricultural byproducts into renewable electricity. Drax Group has partnered with Molpus Woodlands Group to secure sustainably sourced woody biomass for its bioenergy operations in the U.S. Southeast. [Extracted from the article]

The Agriculture Department's Forest Service is accepting applications for the Wood Utilization Assistance program, which aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood product markets in the United States. The program supports forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2023, and a total of $20 million is available for awards ranging from $10,000 to $300,000. Eligible applicants include colleges and universities, for-profit organizations, and state, local, and Native American tribal governments. The program covers various areas, such as completing engineering designs and cost analyses for commercial construction projects that use wood, developing manufacturing capacity and markets for wood products, showcasing the benefits of using wood as a sustainable building material, and establishing wood utilization and wood energy teams. More information can be found on the grants.gov website. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on innovative developments in construction and material use. Topics include the use of natural slate cladding in apartment development, the creation of a low-maintenance forest garden at a library, and the invention of large-scale three dimensional (3D) printing using 100 percent wood products.

The article focuses on West Fraser Timber Co.'s plan to acquire the Alberta sawmill, Spray Lake Sawmills in Cochrane, as it expands its Canadian assets, including the purchase agreement and Spray Lake Sawmills' production of treated wood products and dimensional lumber.

The article discusses the popularity of the reclaimed or repurposed barn wood look in design-build projects in the Rocky Mountain West. It highlights the challenges of working with reclaimed wood, such as varying widths, thicknesses, and the presence of lead paints, knots, or nails. The article mentions Montana Timber Products (MTP), a company that produces pre-finished wood products that mimic authentic reclaimed lumber. MTP is committed to environmentally friendly harvesting and offers customizable looks and finishes. They also recycle by-products and provide fire protection treatments. Additionally, MTP offers a line of sustainable reclaimed wood for projects that specifically require it. [Extracted from the article]

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The article discusses wood as a major contributor to the U.S. war effort and as a source of material for civilian needs as of December 1942. It notes that tree farming and forest conservation methods are aimed at maximizing the usefulness of trees. It talks about the military's need for vast amount of wood products, the role of the Department of Agriculture's Forest Products Laboratory of the Forest Service in wood research, and making giant planes out of wood.

Keywords: 7203@JP; ADS@GR; WOOD; ALLTOP; ASIA; ASIATOP; BASIC; BUSINESS; CONS; CONSD; COS; DRG; ECOTOP; ETF; EXE; GEN; GOV; HAR; HEA; INDUSTRIAL; INDUSTRIES; MANU; MARKETS; NORTHAM; STK; TEC; TOP; US; WORLD; WWTOP; WWTOPAM; WWTOPAS; WWTOPEU EN 7203@JP ADS@GR WOOD ALLTOP ASIA ASIATOP BASIC BUSINESS CONS CONSD COS DRG ECOTOP ETF EXE GEN GOV HAR HEA INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIES MANU MARKETS NORTHAM STK TEC TOP US WORLD WWTOP WWTOPAM WWTOPAS WWTOPEU The pandemic's impact on global trade risks worsening in coming weeks as more factories across Southeast Asia brace for closures amid one of the world's deadliest outbreaks. Factory shutdowns are accelerating in Vietnam, while Thailand is prepping for outbreaks among its manufacturers and the Philippines tightens restrictions in its economic heartland. [Extracted from the article]

"It is clearer than ever before that the increased utilization of wood products is critical to reducing global greenhouse emissions but only when these products are derived from sustainably managed forests", OSU's Rajat Panwar said. Increasing sustainable use of the world's forests would support economic recovery while providing environmentally friendly wood construction materials, according to a United Nations report co-authored by an Oregon State University researcher. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers suggestions on how to choose the woodstove. It suggests that firewood is cheap and plentiful in North America, so buying wood could potentially save money. It also suggests that take advice from the people who burn wood regularly. Further it discusses the feature of woodstove that includes heating capacity, log length, and combustion system.

The article presents questions and answers advisory related to adhesives. One person asks about the advantages and disadvantages of waterborne adhesives. Another one asks about the major reasons why some of the workers in the wood industry encounter problems with delamination. A reader asks about the improvements to be expected in the area of adhesives.

The article features woodworking products, materials and components from different companies in the U.S. The products featured include quarter sawn white and red oak from Conestoga Wood Specialties, 180-degress bullosed shelving from Cove Tops, Redi-Rips kiln dried hardwod lumber from Hardwoods of Michigan Inc. and melamine panels from Tafisa.

Discusses the different factors to be considered in buying lumber used in woodworking. Difference between softwoods and hardwoods; Appearances of boards depending on how it is sliced; Ways in measuring hardwoods; Tips on lumber selection; Strategies for saving money on wood.

The article presents a catalogue of manufacturers of interior designing. Some of the manufacturers are: A.E. Sampson & Son Ltd., where wood flooring from Maine's finest mill is sold. Wide boards and rustics and selects are also available; A.A. Abbingoon Affiuates, where Tin Ceilings--Victorian and Art Deco patterns in brass or copper are available; Adams Architectural Wood Products, where wood, sash, screens and storms are found. Custom made, round top, curved, double hung, fixed, casemein or storm sash are found.

The article presents the method for protecting natural wood surfaces without coloring them. Advice for finishing and protecting exterior wood given by the California Redwood Association, Red Cedar Shingle and Shake Bureau, U.S. Forest Products Laboratory,Western Wood Products Association and a number of finish manufacturers. Most of the wood experts talked to favored traditional oil-and mineral-spirits-based sealers for their proven ability to penetrate wood. However, acrylics have a tendency to form a film on wood surfaces. The sunlight ultra violet radiation is a natural enemy of wood. It breaks down the cells on the surface of the lumber and the lignin that connects the wood fibers. The mildew also affects the wood. Use a brush because it is the best applicator to drives the product into the wood. INSETS: HOW TO READ THE LABEL;APPLICATION TIPS;COMMON BRANDS.

The article discusses the use of plywood for aircraft with 20 plants producing aircraft plywood exclusively. Topics discussed include the doubling of demands for plywood aircraft in 1943 from the 1942 requirements, the problems faced by the industry including the amount of plywood need to satisfy aviation needs and the difficulty of getting workers with sufficient wood background and the wood's advantage of being cheaper than metal aircraft.

The article reports on the value of wood and furniture products exported by Azerbaijan from January 2020 until October 2020, according to the statistical bulletin of the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee. Topics covered include the products' share in a total volume of export to Azerbaijan, the value of wood and its products' import to Azerbaijan and the foreign trade turnover of Azerbaijan.

The article discusses David Hopkins, chief executive officer of the Timber Trade Federation, explores the potential for wood in retrofit projects, as the Government's Green Homes Scheme comes to effect. Topics include flexible or rigid forms, or as an air-injected option, wood fibre insulation has breathable, helping to control humidity and reduce the build-up of mould; and mouldings using to erect a secondary glazing system budgets not encompass replacement energy-efficient timber windows.

The article presents questions and answers related to wood products including warp and twist in yellow poplar wood, drying wood originating from Southeast Asian countries, and bumps in veneer covered over medium-density fibreboard.

The article focuses on a study which examined the use of alternative construction material in manufacturing masonry units. The study aimed to develop products for infill wall systems using wood fiber fly ash (WFFA) . It analyzed 36 different mix designs and proportions. It concluded that WFFA can be used as an alternative green building material.

The article features veneer and decorative wood surfaces from different companies in the U.S. The products featured include Crotch Okoume sheet veneer from Hi Tech Veneer, Metalized Collection of shimmering laminates from Lamitech, WilsonartHD High Definition Laminate from Wilsonart International and Superback high performance laminated backed veneer from Superio Veneer.

Discusses the market for environmentally certified wood. Rate of forest destruction worldwide; Marketing of wood that's labeled with a green certification mark; How to be certified to market the wood; Increase in the sale of environmentally certified wood; Affordability of eco-certified wood.

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The author offers information on circular woodpiles and the process of drying firewood without a woodshed. The author discusses the need for one to determine the circumference in creating a circular woodpile. He also explains the process of organizing perimeter stock of wood. The author describes the method for filing the center of the circular woodpile.

The article offers tips on the use of wood for home projects. Wood is recommended for use in projects because it produces few greenhouse gas emissions as compared to other materials such as concrete or steel. It is also considered to be ready to use, much lighter in weight and can be reused. In buying wood, it is suggested that wood products be verified if it conforms to strict harvest and forest management guidelines. It is also recommended to use engineered wood projects made form old-growth forests.

Focuses on the enforcement of rules requiring a stamp that shows the wood packaging of a cargo has been heat-treated or fumigated before it enters the U.S. on July 5, 2006. Application of the rules to crates and pallets by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Complaints of customs brokers about the enforcement of rules; List of manufactured wood products which are excluded from the rules.

Provides information on wood plugs in woodworking. Tips for cutting and installing wood plugs; Background on pre-cut plugs; Advantages of shop-made plugs; Types of cutter used in making wood plugs.

Reports that with the introduction of engineered wood products to Australia over the last couple of years, there is a significant shift as builders take advantage of engineered timber I-beams and deep floor joists. Reasons why Central Coast builder Laurie Blair made the switch from solid hardwood subfloors to Trus Joist's Silent Floor system.