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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

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

Engineered vs Solid Wood – Choosing the Right Flooring

By Jocelyn Mahan

When selecting natural wood flooring for your home or commercial space, a critical decision is choosing between engineered and solid hardwood flooring. Both options offer premium, natural wood with the same classic aesthetic and warmth but differ in structural composition and performance. This article will discuss the fundamental differences between engineered and solid hardwood flooring—including … Continued

Field Mockups: A Key Tool for Accurate Building Design and Execution

By Blake Huang

Climate is a diverse and beautiful factor that significantly influences building design. Elements such as temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation shape a structure’s aesthetics, functionality, construction process, material choices, and longevity. With rising construction costs, even minor errors can significantly impact a project’s budget and timeline. Ensuring precise execution is particularly critical for exterior building … Continued

The Art and Functionality of Slats in Architectural Facade Design

By Jocelyn Mahan

Architectural design is constantly evolving, striving to integrate and find balance between aesthetic and functional elements. One of the key components gaining traction in modern facade design is the use of slats. Slats, typically used as walls, are wood panels installed parallel to each other and spaced to allow light and air to pass through. … Continued