Slated for completion in 2028, the mass timber building was designed with input from locals and will include areas for ...

Creating an exposed ceiling in your space is a hot trend, but it's not for everyone. There are a few factors that could make ...

If the cohesion of your current space is starting to feel monotonous, a different color of wood beams can also create much-needed contrast. However, be aware that staining the ceiling beams in a ...

The operating life and life span of buildings are often far apart. If a property is no longer fit for purpose, it is usually ...

If the cohesion of your current space is starting to feel monotonous, a different color of wood beams can also create much-needed contrast. However, be aware that staining the ceiling beams in a ...

Switzerland has set itself a goal that is as ambitious as it is necessary: net zero by 2050. One of the most important raw ...

Because of the options that split beams provide with regard to their form, design appeal, and structural capabilities, they can provide more flexibility than typical round-pole construction.

Wood is the material of the future. But how much of it do we actually have and how do we make best use of it? Researchers have now analyzed the material flows of wood in Switzerland in detail -- and ...

After a near-death experience gave her a new lease on life, a writer ‘broke up with New York’ and headed south to find a ...

Researchers from Empa and WSL have revealed significant opportunities to better utilize Switzerland’s wood resources, a key ...

Construction sites are home to several heavy-duty machines and vehicles that require regular cleaning to operate effectively.