Discover the best types of wood used in modern home construction, including options for residential buildings and ADUs. Learn about durability, sustainability, and the right materials for ...

Wood is commonly used to make furniture, flooring, and paper in the United States, but it is also widely used in home construction. This makes the country one of the few places in the world where wood ...

Marin County has passed some new regulations to prevent wildfires that will take effect on Jan. 1. Starting in 2026, it will be illegal to build a home with a wood exterior in county areas of high ...

In the aftermath of a devastating fire in Los Angeles, a rare concrete house stood unscathed amidst the ruins, prompting observers worldwide to ask: Why does the wealthiest nation predominantly build ...

In Tübingen, Germany, TriqBriq is creating eco‑friendly homes from modular wooden blocks made with recycled materials, offering a low‑carbon alternative to concrete. A German city is building an ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...

Building more homes and buildings with wood has been on the radar for years as a way to offset carbon emissions, though construction companies have been hesitant to take the material in broader use. A ...

“As our government delivers on its plan to protect and build Ontario, this action plan will help promote and prioritize wood-based building with made-in-Ontario wood construction products,” said Mike ...