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Wood produces less carbon dioxide in its production than many other major building materials The production and processing of wood uses less energy than most

Trees and wood products have a unique ability to store carbon.  Through the process of photosynthesis, trees grow and take carbon dioxide out of the

Responsibly sourced wood is renewable.  Responsibly, well-managed forests and plantations (as recognised by FSC) will regrow to provide a wide range of other benefits such

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Sustainability of Building Materials  Wood Steel Concrete Total Energy Use Lowest 140% more 70% more Greenhouse Gases Lowest 45% more 81% more Air

Building Green with Wood Construction Jim DeStefano, P.E., AIA Sustainable design is a tough issue for structural engineers to get their arms around. While the

Sponsored by WoodWorks and reThink Wood Cost-effective, code-compliant and sustainable, mid-rise wood construction is gaining the attention of design professionals nationwide, who see it as