(This material was harvested in Guyana using principles of sustainable forestry.) More than two dozen fantastic wood species have lent their subtle colors and textures to Jade Mountain in rich and sometimes surprising ways, including Bloodwood, Cabbagewood, Etikburabali, Taurino, Locust, Ebony, ...
Amboyna Burl is not a distinct species, but rather a type of burl wood that comes from any of the Pterocarpus species. The most common species used for Amboyna Burl is Narra, but burl sections of Burma Padauk are also sold under the name Amboyna. The wood is named after Ambon Island in...
Sustainable, organic materials:A focus on conscious consumption welcomes natural textures and recycled materials, like reclaimed wood, bamboo, rattan, jute, glass, and recycled plastic and metal. Quality vintage:Combining the old with the new, the sustainability-induced upcycling trend signals an antiqu...
Solar panels are installed above the rooftop access, providing a sustainable source of energy to operate the tower’s main facilities, including the elevators and communal lights, making the building safer during an event of natural disaster or emergency. Information & Images: Hoshino Architectswww....
The National Library of France by Dominique Perrault December 26, 2024 The National Library of France, or Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF), is one of modern French history’s most ambitious architectural and cultural undertakings. As part of the “Grands Projets” initiative… ...
O. europaea exhibited the highest wood density (0.67 g cm) value than other species. However, the lowest wood density (0.42 g cm) was exhibited for A. abyssinicus. Wood density was also showed a decreasing trend along with increases in stem height and maximum wood density (0.62 g cm) ...
Sustainable? Yes. Natural? Hardly. Try this instead: Real wood. It has character, uniqueness (two different boards actually look… different), and isn’t a series of tiny processed shards held together with glue. Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) Why people love it: Am I seeing things, or ...
For those who enjoy being outdoors and working with plants,tree farmingoffers a profitable side hustle or full-time business. The increasing demand for both ornamental and functional trees, coupled with the need for sustainable practices, has made tree farming more popular. Trees are a year-round...
Arsenic is used in wood treatment to prevent insect attacks. Although trace quantities of the element are essential as a dietary element in different species including humans, larger quantities from contaminated ground drinking water can result in poisoning leading to abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody...
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