A San Francisco art exhibition titled “By-Product Becomes Product” is the latest installment in a series of projects stemming from an unlikely partnership between art and science. California-based artist and designer Christine Lee and Forest Products Laboratory engineer John Hunt … Continue reading
Welcome to the Winter 2013 issue of NewsLine, the Forest Products Laboratory’s quarterly newsletter. In this issue you’ll find out about how FPL research found its way to Hollywood, get a look at the future of forest products, find links … Continue reading
FPL researchers are always dreaming up ways to use wood that most people couldn’t imagine. In fact, one recent tour participant described the Lab as “Wonka’s Chocolate Factory…but for wood!” So if you’re as curious as Charlie Bucket to find … Continue reading
As interest in sustainable building continues to grow, wood construction is going beyond its traditional roots in housing and expanding into mid-rise, high-rise, and non-residential applications. To support this trend, a new guide for the early adoption of cross-laminated timber … Continue reading
Students from the University of Wisconsin Madison and Stevens Point Forestry Clubs toured the Forest Products Laboratory this afternoon to learn about the research and utilization aspects of sustainable forestry. FPL engineer Bob Ross spent the afternoon with the group, … Continue reading
