AHEC has pioneered the modelling of environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for hardwoods, an approach that has since been adopted by other industries. LCA measures a number of impacts: primary energy demand (from renewable and non-renewable resources); global warming potential; acidification potential; eutrophication potential; and photochemical ozone creation potential.

The results are ISO-conformant reports on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of American hardwood lumber and veneer, covering point of harvest in the United States through to delivery at the importer’s yard in major export markets. This science-based approach to measuring environmental impact, coupled with the United States’ proven and documented record of sustainability in hardwood production, goes a long way to help ensure designers that working with American hardwoods can, indeed, assist them to fulfill their desires to work sustainably and with minimal environmental impact. 

SLOW Spain environmental profile

SLOW Spain: Slow design for fast change brings together the work of 17 students selected from nine design schools in Spain.

External Review environmental profile

External Review follows, and celebrates, the entire design process with the purpose of shared learning. 

Perpetuum Mobile environmental profile

Perpetuum Mobile is a collaboration between AHEC and EMBT that brings together recreations of nine furniture pieces and objects.

A seat at the Table environmental profile

Created in collaboration with Riva 1920, A seat at the Table aims to discover emerging design talent from Italy.

SLOW environmental profile

AHEC has teamed up with 9 young designers to create an object that reflects their approach towards “slow design for fast change”.

Connected environmental profile

During the height of the pandemic, nine international designers were challenged to create a table and seating.

Toca Madera environmental profile

Young professional designer in Spain create "infinite objects" in American red oak.

MultiPly environmental profile

A three dimensional modular cross laminated tulipwood pavilion designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects. 

The Smile environmental profile

An American tulipwood CLT mega-tube created for London Design Festival in 2016.

The Workshop of Dreams environmental profile

Four designers and four inspirers collaborate to design their dream piece of furniture crafted from American hardwood. 

The Wish List environmental profile

A collaboration between 10 design legends and a group of emerging talents.