Letters to the Editor: Why concrete buildings might not be the answer to fire in California
With fires raging in L.A., some have asked why homes are built with wood instead of concrete. A welding inspector points out ...
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With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores ...
Letters to the Editor: Fires happen. Why are we still building homes out of wood?
We need to stop building with wood framing. The wind-driven fires devastating parts of Los Angeles right now show why.
Curbed3d
Imagining a City of Wood
Mass timber could revolutionize construction, if only New York would embrace it. We commissioned four projects to show what ...
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Building a House Under Wood Roots with Two Swimming Pools and an Underground Living Room
This video showcases the remarkable creation of a unique house built under massive tree roots, featuring two stunning swimming pools and a private underground living room. Using traditional techniques ...
The Providence Journal19d
Is the Nightingale-Brown House the oldest wood-frame home in the US? Why there's doubts
PROVIDENCE − The historic and regal Nightingale-Brown House on Benefit Street has drawn lots of attention since it was built more than 200 years ago. And the house's wooden frame has drawn no ...
fbcnews23d
Wooden structures are better, says Kiwi quake expert
Professor Mark Stirling said unreinforced concrete structures were more susceptible to damage, compared to well-reinforced buildings A New Zealand expert says wooden buildings are better able to ...
Food & Wine23d
The 8 Best Wooden Cutting Boards, According to Our Tests
John Boos is an iconic name in the wooden cutting board category, with a presence in nearly every professional kitchen around the country. One look at this durable and beautiful cutting board ...
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHEST WOODEN BUILDING IN THE WORLD
The complexity of the buildings increased over the years, as did their height. To date, the tallest wooden structure in the world is the Sanctuary of Truth, located on the shores of the Gulf of ...
The Christian Post25d
Wooden cross survives California wildfire unscathed, becomes symbol of hope for Christian university
The cross is a 20-foot wooden structure anchored to the ground with cement, and it stands atop a hill above Pepperdine University. Last Wednesday, the school shared a picture of the cross standing ...
Global Times26d
Global experts explore ways to better protect, use ancient Chinese wooden architecture
a conference dedicated to the conservation and World Heritage nomination of wooden structures from the Tang to the Song dynasties (618-1279) brought together domestic and international experts on ...
Phys.org29d
Ancient Roman harbor wooden structures analyzed with MRI technology
In a recent study, rare wooden structures from the Roman Empire were investigated in a wide range of ways using NMR methods. These methods, widely known for their use in hospital MRI scans to ...