You know the feeling: walking into a room that just works. It feels welcoming and appealing, and you want to spend time there. It’s ‘the aesthetic’, but unironically. Whatever that room’s specific style, it will almost always contain wood. Wooden floors, furniture, cladding and accessories are all mainstays of interior design, with good reason. The […]
Wooden furniture has been a staple in homes for centuries, and for good reason. Its timeless appeal, coupled with a range of benefits, makes it a popular choice for interior design. Here are five key advantages of timber furniture that make it a worthwhile investment for any home or space looking for a nature-connected feel […]
Can wood improve your mental wellbeing and help you be more mindful at home? Do you feel busier than ever? In our fast-paced lives, finding the time to engage in activities that support our mental wellbeing can be a source of stress in and of itself. Spending time in nature has proven benefits, including lower […]
Carbon and the environment Wood is a naturally occurring part of our environment. Sustainably sourced wood a practical, renewable building material that also provides a wide range of benefits – from habitat to employment and from recreational activities to carbon sequestration. Here is what we mean by “tackling climate change with wood.” Carbon Storage As […]
How growing plantation trees or forests on farms helps farmers, crops and livestock Agroforestry is a new word for an old idea. It means a farm where livestock or crops are farmed alongside trees and shrubs. While the word was only coined in the 20th century, Indigenous Peoples around the world have been practicing agroforestry […]
When people talk about the ‘circular economy’ in construction, it can sound like the future: buildings that are designed to be taken apart at the end of their life and the materials re-used or recycled. But it’s already happening. When he was a young builder, Robbie Neville wanted to transform more of the old materials […]