Wood has been a valued material in construction for centuries. We build our homes and furniture using this naturally available resource, its presence often evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort. As versatile and lightweight as it is, wood has never been seen as a high-performance material since it’s relatively soft compared to metals. Recently however, there has been a growing interest in new processing methods that may elevate the performance of wood even further.

Wood has been a valued material in construction for centuries. We build our homes and furniture using this naturally available resource, its presence often evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort. As versatile and lightweight as it is, wood has never been seen as a high-performance material since it’s relatively soft compared to metals. Recently however, there has been a growing interest in new processing methods that may elevate the performance of wood even further.