FROM THE FOREST

A message from Bryan Courtney, President of the International Wood Products Association.

A STUNNING BOARDWALK MEANT TO IMPRESS SPOTLIGHTS SUSTAINABLE NATURAL WOOD

Using FSC-certified decking enhances this newly built 25-acre mixed-use luxury development.

THE BEAUTY OF THE OCEAN FRAMED BY WOOD IN EVERY ROOM

Bringing the ocean inside this waterfront home was pivotal in creating this family home with a minimalist interior, allowing nature to lead the design.

TROPICAL HARDWOODS ARE A CUT ABOVE THE REST IN OUTDOOR LIVING

Tropical hardwoods in outdoor design offer a powerful combination of functionality, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.

ENSURING RESPONSIBLY SOURCED WOOD: A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL

Follow along through a typical week for a compliance professional and see what goes on before a specifier ever sees a piece of wood.

CELEBRATING THE QUIET POWER OF WOOD IN SCULPTURE

Artist, Summer Merritt, crafts unique wooden jewelry, fusing organic beauty and sophistication.

THE GOLDEN BEE HAS A MYSTERIOUS AND INTRIGUING ORIGIN STORY

Renovating an iconic historic pub at the Broadmoor adds a new layer of history to a pub that already has an origin story like no other.

OPEN JOINT RAINSCREEN SIDING: A FUSION OF PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN

A stunning exterior face was an important feature in this university building when it was built over a decade ago. Choosing the right material and design helps it look timeless today.

STUNNING NEW PRODUCT DESIGNS HELP SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY IN COSTA RICA’S SECONDARY FORESTS

Identifying innovative added-value products from secondary forest resources through a design competition.

A MARRIAGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Using technology to create a stunning medallion design, enhancing traditional craftsmanship.

A BLEND OF ARTISTRY AND EXECUTION IN MEMBERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER

An award-winning design that creates a mosaic-like floor lauded as “a room-size wooden jigsaw puzzle.”

Look for expanded content in the digital issue at www.IWPAwood.org

BUYERS GUIDE

IWPA’s Membership Directory highlights the leading suppliers to the North American market of hardwood and softwood lumber, flooring, decking, veneer, plywood and other composite wood products. This onestop resource guide also provides contact information for ports, shipping companies, third-party certifiers and others that are helping to advance international trade in wood products.




ON THE COVER:

This stunning rooftop deck connects the home to extraordinary views of the outdoors. Using Ipé deck tiles in a patchwork pattern, a combination of Ipé and glass for the railing, and a pergola overhead, this is a unique space for relaxing.
Photo courtesy of Advantage Lumber.

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