Chile tests radiata pine cross-laminated timber for earthquake-resistant high-rise buildings, focusing on sustainability and seismic safety in construction.
Ontario’s new Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan aims to revolutionize the construction industry by promoting mass timber and prefabricated wood systems, fostering job creation and sustainable development.
Hybrid City Challenge, organized by Metsä Wood in 2020, called for hybrid solutions to make construction more sustainable while maintaining efficiency using current building methods. The first prize was won by a design called “What if… New York’s SEAGRAM Building …
The Canadian Wood Council receives $8.5 million in funding to promote wood-based construction solutions, education, and sustainability in Canada’s forestry sector.
Superwood, an engineered timber stronger than steel, is revolutionising construction with bulletproof properties, sustainability, and a carbon-friendly alternative to traditional materials.