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​Building with wood instead of concrete isn’t just a design trend—it’s a transformative opportunity for the lumber industry, especially in manufacturing. As the demand for sustainable construction grows, mass timber products like cross-laminated timber (CLT), glulam, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) are reshaping the built environment and revitalizing the role of wood in modern architecture.​ […] The post Welcome to Wood City. appeared first on NELMA.

The Loiske Wellness Center by Studio Puisto Architects uses wood as a central material to create a calming, nature-connected atmosphere. In keeping with the nearby 1976 Hotel Mesikämmen’s nature-oriented expressionism, the design emphasizes tactile materials like wood, concrete, and textured tiles. Inside the center, wood dominates the surfaces — walls, ceilings, and furnishings — giving […] The post Spa Day – Natural wood, stone, and concrete combine to create a wellness center appeared first on NELMA.

On-line architecture magazine dezeen has done it again with a great article and more amazing photos of wood in action. ​The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum at Rowan University in Mantua Township, New Jersey, is a 44,000-square-foot facility designed by Ennead Architects in collaboration with KSS Architects. The museum’s construction prominently features sustainable […] The post Wood is a natural choice for net-zero goals. appeared first on NELMA.

It’s like the Stone’s sang: “I see a red house and I want to paint it black.” Or something like that. ​In the DOPPELGIEBEL project, KO/OK Architektur BDA reconstructed the missing half of a semi-detached house in Leipzig’s Knauthain district, emphasizing sustainability, historical continuity and embraces the dark side. The exterior features a dark wooden […] The post Going Dark – Contrast and Historical Continuity appeared first on NELMA.

Casa Káni Íní, designed by TAC Taller Alberto Calleja, is a seaside retreat on Mexico’s Oaxaca coast that employs biomimicry principles and strategic use of wood to harmonize with its environment. The design consists of multiple independent structures, reminiscent of natural formations, to minimize environmental impact and enhance integration with the landscape. A continuous nave, […] The post Biomimicry leads design on the Oaxaca coast appeared first on NELMA.