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A recent article in Architectural Digest explores the appeal of burl  (also known as burr) wood, a unique material characterized by its swirling, intricate grain patterns. Often used in luxury furniture and décor, burl wood adds a touch of natural elegance and sophistication to interiors. The piece emphasizes why incorporating burl wood can elevate home […] The post Why You Should Be a Burl Girl appeared first on NELMA.

Metropolis Magazine just released a selection of books focused on timber architecture, showcasing the material’s versatility and growing relevance in sustainable design. These books explore various aspects of timber construction, from historical uses to innovative modern applications, emphasizing how timber is reshaping the architectural landscape. The featured works provide valuable insights for architects, designers, and […] The post Your Autumn Reading List appeared first on NELMA.

NELMA’s home state of Maine, might be getting a new flag showcasing the magnificent Eastern White Pine tree! The new design was the work of Adam Lemire of Gardiner. Although it closely resembles the flag bearing a pine tree and blue star already seen across the state, there are a few intentional details in Lemire’s […] The post 16 branches. 16 counties appeared first on NELMA.

More to come soon on this exciting news! “Our long wait is over. 18 months after the United Soccer League granted Portland, Maine its first fully professional soccer club, five years after Maine soccer legend Gabe Hoffman-Johnson started drumming up connections and support for a team, we finally, actually have a club of our own.”  […] The post Hearts of Pine: Portland’s First Pro Soccer Club appeared first on NELMA.

It has a name: Biophilia. It means “love of life or living things,” and it was coined by social psychologist Erich Fromm in 1964.  But designers and architects have intuitively known that connecting our loving spaces to other living spaces is a recipe for happy humans. Writer Katie Scott recently penned a nice overview of […] The post Unlocking Happiness with Nature and Building Science appeared first on NELMA.

In 2018, NELMA’s popular Sustainable Versatility Design Awards announced a new challenge for architect and design students: Design a sustainable domicile on the moon made primarily of wood.  Well, it’s happening.  Soft of. In a recent article titled, “NASA and Japan to launch world’s first wooden satellite” the Times of India website described a collaboration […] The post To the moon! appeared first on NELMA.

From our friends at DesignBoom: Terme Preistoriche Resort & Spa in Montegrotto Terme (PD) in Italy introduces the Preistoriche Green Lodge designed by Studio Apostoli, showcasing an eco-friendly approach to hospitality. Seven suites are integrated into four wooden stilted structures, interconnected through a raised system of ramps, walkways, and accessible terraces. The project preserves the roots of age-old trees using 160 […] The post Four wooden stilted structures host zero-emission resort’s suites amongst centuries-old trees appeared first on NELMA.

Picture this:  You’re sitting in your newly remodeled lakeside cabin.  Your architect talked a lot about being inspired by the surrounding nature and wanted to pay tribute to the land by showcasing wood inside as a central design element. But you can’t see out of the cabin because the architect didn’t also bring the outside […] The post Of Wood and Glass appeared first on NELMA.