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Pedal powers timber principles

21 May 2015
While a bicycle and a building are at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of function and scale, some of the principles that underpin their structural integrity are essentially the same. This means that the construction of the wooden bicycle serves as an excellent means for explori
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On a beautiful bike

13 May 2015
            Even though they have their critics, wooden bicycles are nevertheless beautiful to behold. And there’s no doubt there are some advantages that wood has as a bike making material over metal. Source: Treehugger Wood absorbs vibrations better, a
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More Apple trees in China

13 May 2015
Apple is not the greenest company in the world. In fact, although it made Fortune’s 2014 list of 50 Best Global Green Brands at No. 22 it ended up with a negative performance/perception gap: consumers believe that the company is greener than it actually is. “In a world of social media
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12 million dead trees in California

07 May 2015
The US Forest Service estimates that California’s multi-year drought has killed off at least 12 million trees over the past year according to the Los Angeles Times. Sources: The Los Angeles Times, Science Signalling Last month, researchers used aerial surveys to assess the damage crea
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X-Carves 3D From Wood

07 May 2015
The X-Carve is a machine that allows home DIY enthusiasts and makers to create three-dimensional pieces using materials as varied as wood, metal and plastic. Sources: Trendhunter, Timberbiz Currently, makers have to splash out a whole lot of money if they want to work with anything ot
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Timber frame UK market report

07 May 2015
Research and Markets has added the “Timber Frame Construction Market UK 2015-2019” report to their offering. Source: Timberbiz This market report provides a fresh, comprehensive & reliable review of the UK Timber Frame Housebuilding & Construction Market in 2015 wi
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Log and fibre price and supply chain optimization

30 April 2015
Recent announcements of new mill investments in Scandinavia, the Baltic Rim and Northwest Russia have led to concern over increased competition, tighter fibre supply and higher raw material prices. Source: Benzinga Market concerns like these are often exacerbated by inadequate and ina
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New Euro forest strategy

30 April 2015
The new EU forest strategy must focus on managing forests sustainably, promoting efficient use of the raw materials that they produce, and boosting the competitiveness of forest-related industry so as to create jobs, according to a non-legislative resolution voted by Parliament. Sourc
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Wood foam

30 April 2015
Since most foam materials are made of petrochemical plastics, they aren’t very climate-friendly. But now an alternative is in sight – a novel foam material produced entirely from wood. Source: Science Daily This material is not harmful to the environment and is recyclable. In the long
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Paper shades

23 April 2015
Shwood has made a name for itself with its take on the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers made from exotic woods like Zebrawood, Cherry, and East Indian Rosewood. Source: Gizmodo But the grain on its latest design isn’t strictly wood — it’s a veneer made from 488m of recycled newspapers that a
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