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What to Expect When You Specify Real Wood Cladding

By Erin Figueroa

Wood carries a record of its natural origin. At RESAWN, that record begins across New Zealand and North America, where responsibly sourced timber reflects years of growth and transformation. Grain patterns shift, textures emerge, and the individual characteristics of every board create a depth that can’t be manufactured or repeated. That story doesn’t end when … Continued

Wood Façade Systems for Data Centers: Building Performance Through the Envelope

By Jocelyn Mahan

As data centers expand to support cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure, their exterior systems are under greater scrutiny. Owners, architects, contractors, and municipalities are evaluating façade materials not only for appearance, but for durability, fire compliance, constructability, embodied carbon, and long-term envelope performance. As the industry continues to explore mass timber and hybrid structural systems, … Continued

Can Mass Timber and Wood Be Used in Data Centers?

By Erin Figueroa

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital storage grow, so does the demand for data centers. The expansion of digital infrastructure and building these facilities has a large environmental impact. Most data centers rely heavily on steel and concrete, materials with high embodied carbon. At the same time, developers and tech companies face increasing pressure … Continued

What Are Wood Flooring Mockups?

By Erin Figueroa

A flooring mockup is a realistic preview that shows what a specific flooring product will look like once it’s installed in an interior setting. Instead of relying on a small hand sample or imagining the finished result, a flooring mockup lets you see the color, grain, finish, and overall tone of the material “in place” … Continued

What Does FloorScore Certification Mean?

By Jocelyn Mahan

What It Is and Why It Matters for Healthy, High-Performance Interior Design When choosing flooring for a home or commercial space, it’s easy to focus solely on aesthetics, cost, and durability. But there’s another factor that often gets overlooked: indoor air quality (IAQ). According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend roughly 90% … Continued

A Builder’s Guide to Choosing Real Wood Cladding

By Jocelyn Mahan

When building a new home or commercial space, one of the first priorities is achieving the right aesthetic. Bringing the architect’s rendering to life while meeting client expectations for form and function is key. For builders, real wood cladding isn’t just about aesthetics; it must deliver on performance, sustainability, and ease of installation. When thoughtfully … Continued

Wood Texture and Finish for Modern Architecture with Timeless Appeal

By Jocelyn Mahan

Exploring the evolution of wood in design is an exercise in exploring the history of humanity itself. Through centuries of civilization, from the earliest forms of shelter to architectural marvels of Ancient Greece and Rome, wood has been an enduring, versatile material sparking constant innovation. Once purely functional, wood has evolved into an outlet of … Continued

Case Study: Building a More Sustainable Future at Edelman Fossil Park Museum

By Jocelyn Mahan

Project Details: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan UniversityLocation: Mantua, NJSize: 44,000 sq. ft.Architects: Ennead Architects & KSS ArchitectsBuilders: Jingoli & Sloan & CompanyExterior Cladding: 21,000 sq. ft. of CUSTOM FSC®-Certified Accoya® woodBattens: 15,000 linear ft. of CUSTOM FSC®-Certified Accoya® wood Project Overview The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University invites visitors … Continued