Wood is already a pretty fantastic material, and it’s hard to imagine mankind getting to the point we are today without it, but it has some pretty serious drawbacks depending on the application.

The Wood Utilization Service is the oldest public service and demonstration effort of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry. It was established in 1913 to carry out activities which ...

The construction industry is a gigantic source of trash. In the European Union, for example, it accounts for 35% of total ...

Our mission is to foster the use of effective, environmentally benign additives that enhance the performance and durability of wood products in service through ... of Forest Resources and ...

Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a ...

Can't see the wood for the trees? Scientists are increasingly modifying wood to make it transparent, offering a range of environmental benefits for the planet. These advancements "open the door ...

We add value for sustainably sourced wood by creating novel knowledge on wood formation, properties, and quality as fiber - and building raw material. We are especially interested in creating new ways ...