April 15, 2024

Modern design incorporating an ancient Japanese charred wood technique. 

Yakisugi , or what is commonly called Shou Sugi Ban, is a traditional Japanese technique where the wood surface is burnt to create a weather-resistant surface. […]
March 10, 2023

Beautifully designed and built the u of T unveils new laneway infill housing project.

Three families have been given the keys to three brand new homes on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus – two of which can be […]
October 5, 2022

Wood is Good, Heat is Neat.

I found this really good article online and thought I would share with our readers. It was published and written by CaraGreen Heathy Building Materials.  Education should […]
June 29, 2022

Innovative bamboo decking and siding products now offered by CFP Woods 

January 27, 2021

What’s Old is New Again with Charred Wood Siding.

It took centuries and the fine skills of craftsmen to perfect the art of charring. The art of charring wood take’s time and knowledge and the […]
July 8, 2020

Laneway Homes the Future of our Cities?

The University of Toronto Campus and Facilities Planning has embarked on a significant redevelopment project by incorporating a creative solution that may go along way in […]