Maryland-based startup InventWood is set to mass-produce the first batches of 'Superwood,' a new material made of modified timber that's stronger than regular barky stems, and even stronger than steel ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Scheduling for purchases of materials, delivery and site logistics is important for quick installation of mass timber, according to industry professionals who discussed this topic ...

Material intelligence refers to how materials perform, adapt, and interact with ecological and cultural systems. It considers how stone, steel, or timber respond to intertangled forces, how those ...

Wood, a traditional and sustainable structural material, has long been used in construction and furniture due to its availability and mechanical properties. However, natural wood's strength is often ...

A material made from recycled wood is five times stronger than natural wood and can be made from any timber by-product, including shavings and sawdust. Wood is a hugely versatile material, but ...

The use of mass timber, such as cross laminated timber (CLT) and glue laminated timber (GLT) panels, is gaining interest among architects, interior designers, contractors, structural engineers, and ...