April 9, 2019

Passive Housing. Is it the future in New Construction?

We can all appreciate that energy production, as was well intended it may seem, can have unintended consequences. We remain a continent that demands products and […]
March 6, 2019

Urban Wood Forum. A peak into the future of wood structures in urban centers.

I had the pleasure of attending a discussion forum on the advancement of wood structures being specified in urban areas such as the City of Toronto. […]
March 1, 2018

Ottawa Wood Conference draws professional specifiers attention towards building with sustainable wood.

The 2018 Ottawa Wood Conference held at the Shaw Centre in downtown Ottawa drew over 200+ architects, engineers, building officials and other members of the design […]
March 31, 2017

Lake Homes are a popular destination for thermally modified wood.

The 2017 Lake Home and Cabin Show was recently held in the Chicago area and attendees got their first look at thermally modified wood and how […]
July 31, 2016

Can I get thermally modified wood FSC certified for LEED building?

The short answer is yes. I found a supplier in Canada, Cherry Forest Products, which distributes to both Canada and the United States and their thermally […]
April 8, 2016

Is LEED still relevant?

Is LEED still relevant? Source: Is LEED still relevant?
March 24, 2016

The commitment to responsible harvesting for the benefit of future generations.

Thermally modified wood has been in the North American marketplace for several years but until recently it was never really accepted as a serious alternative to […]
March 15, 2016

Cabana’s make for an excellent setting for Novathermowood

Novawood can make for a spectacular setting with the appropriate background. This seaside resort in the Mediterranean showcases just what is possible with the Novawood thermally […]