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It’s no secret that we are big fans of Hello Wood, a creative architecture firm focused on showcasing wood and other sustainable materials.  They recently re-birthed their Build Summit where students, architects, and young professionals from all across the world to join the 10-day builder camp to test their wooden construction abilities, learn to collaborate, […] The post Builder Summit Experiments with Construction Techniques to Revive an Abandoned Quarry in Hungary appeared first on NELMA.

Modern Farmhouse, Rustic Contemporary, Country Modern, Industrial Cozy, whatever you call it, the trend of combining the natural and aged materials as well as traditional wooden or stone furnishings is hot. These material choices are often used to create a homey and welcoming atmosphere that is somewhat reminiscent of a farmhouse style. Here are 4 […] The post The Modern Farmhouse Trend appeared first on NELMA.

1.  The tallest tree in New York is a white pine, standing at 174′ tall.   In 2021, the white pine known as Tree 103, which stood in a grove and was last measured at 160 ft., fell down. However, in June 2022, a new giant tree was discovered near Bolton, believed to be New York’s […] The post Three Facts About Eastern White Pine. appeared first on NELMA.

The basement renovation project is a hot one, often tackled by DIY homeowners. An often overlooked opportunity for these renovations is to look up.  The right ceiling can, er, elevate your DIY project to new levels.  Here are a few ideas from the pros at Bobbilla.com. 1.  Natural Wooden Planks Give your man of woman […] The post Upgrade your basement upside. appeared first on NELMA.

This is not the first time we have featured design firm Hello Wood on the NELMA blog (See Jet House here),  and this public project is another inspiring way that the design firm is engaging consumers (aka humans) by surrounding them with wood. Budapest-based design studio Hello Wood has completed a public installation that utilizes the interplay […] The post We’ve got you surrounded. appeared first on NELMA.

Were it not for the liberal use of wood (and plants), this black, red and grey modern interior could be very cold. It’s certainly edgy.  As visualized by Dasha K, this design showcases how bright red accents invigorate the space, while wood tones and indoor plants add warmth and visual interest.  While perhaps not everyone’s cup […] The post Sleek, Dark and Sexy appeared first on NELMA.

In a recent article from LBM Journal written by Mike Berger, LBM points out several reason why the latest design trend called Biophilic Design is benefiting lumber yards.  The article highlights how biophilic design, which incorporates elements of nature into architectural and interior design, can positively impact sales for lumber and building material (LBM) dealers, […] The post Biophilic Design Trend Spells Sales for Lumber Yards appeared first on NELMA.

DeeZeen.com recently profiled an “all-wood” commercial building in Portland, Oregon which claims to be the first commercial building in Oregon to “use mass timber construction for all components of the building”. Waechter Architecture completed that project.  The building, called Mississippi has structural elements made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glued-laminated timber (glulam) beams. Apart from […] The post Waechter Architecture completes “all-wood” building with steel jacket appeared first on NELMA.

A new article on DesignBoom features a newly constructed horse stable in Kyoto, Japan, called 2M26, designed by Umagoya. NELMA has profiled other horse barns, but this one strikes a gorgeous presence.  I want to live in it. The stable is made entirely of locally sourced wood and features traditional Japanese joinery techniques. The stable […] The post Locally-sourced wood and traditional Japanese joinery create beautiful horse stable appeared first on NELMA.