Library

We see it as our role on behalf of our industry to help provide inspiration, information and evidence that American hardwoods can shape a creative process. We do this by commissioning original reports, photography and film and by developing technical publications for designers, architects and engineers.

Videos

Original films and video clips commissioned by us in support of our creative projects. See behind the scenes of the creative process with interviews and footage of the design and manufacture from our most exciting initiatives.

Podcasts

Educational and interesting collections of discussions with key figures in the architecture, design, environment and science fields. Dive into longer length debates around key issues in the industry or discover an exclusive 10 minute interview with notable designers. Available on your usual streaming platforms.

Words on Wood | Thermally modified timber with Jan Hendzel and Kirsten
Thermally modified timber with Jan Hendzel and Kirsten Haggart

In episode two of Words on Wood season 3, the hosts examine the different ways in which humans have baked, charred and heated wood to [...]

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A Trillion Trees with Fred Pearce
A Trillion Trees with Fred Pearce

In the penultimate episode of Words on Wood season 3, we are joined by multi award-winning science and environmental writer, Fred [...]

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Word on Wood | The Wooden Hospital
The Wooden Hospital

The series concludes by venturing into ‘The Wooden Hospital’. Starting with the work of architect Ab Rogers, who won the 2021 Wolfson [...]

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Publications

Creative and technical guides created by us for designers, architects and engineers to help provide inspiration, information and evidence that American hardwoods can shape a creative process.

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The Workshop of Dreams

The Workshop of Dreams (El taller de los sueños) is a creative journey that brings together four of Spain’s most exciting architects and designers, with inspiring talents from diverse cultural fields, in a celebration of Spanish creativity and craftsmanship with wood.

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The Wish List

The Wish List is a unique collaborative project between some of the world’s best-known designers with some up-and-coming new names. It brings together the best in contemporary design and craftsmanship with an exploration of the properties of American hardwoods.

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Endless Stair

This publication tells the story of Endless Stair, a towering Escher-like structure that was erected outside Tate Modern in September 2013 for the London Design Festival. Made from American tulipwood CLT, it was an exciting exploration of space and form that also pioneered the use of a new material and acted as a research project. It was designed by dRMM and engineered by Arup.

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Reports

Original reports, commissioned by us to provide information and evidence of the legality and sustainability of American hardwoods.

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