In a constantly shifting world, natural building resources like Baltic Birch have become harder to obtain. Image: TheGypsyThread.com Recent world events from the pandemic to the war in Ukraine have created shortages and shipping delays in everything from microchips to building materials. This severely impacted construction material prices, which surged 20% between January … [Read More...] about Timber: How shipping delays and supply shortages have hit the A&D world
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Western Red Cedar: An enduring legacy in nature & design
The Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest called Western Red Cedars “trees of life” or “life giver” – a cornerstone to their way of life. Groves were often seen as sacred and used as gathering places for ceremonies and the trees themselves can live for thousands of years. In fact, cedars that have fallen down will take centuries to finally succumb to rot and the … [Read More...] about Western Red Cedar: An enduring legacy in nature & design
A tribute to biophilia: TerraMai’s newest modular panel designs
The natural benefits of wood patterns in design The human eye constantly seeks out patterns – especially ones that occur in nature. No surprise then that biophilic design, and the ways it highlights nature in architecture and design, has skyrocketed in popularity. The physical and psychological benefits this design style creates are countless. Humanity’s love of biophilia is … [Read More...] about A tribute to biophilia: TerraMai’s newest modular panel designs
Climbing new heights with TerraMai stair treads
From nosings and treads caps to risers and engineered stair treads, TerraMai’s environmentally friendly wood products will take your next project to new heights. Staircases hold a fascinating space in the history of architecture. Whether naturally occurring or crafted from natural materials like wood and stone, they are the great connectors in a building’s … [Read More...] about Climbing new heights with TerraMai stair treads
Trim at TerraMai: Framing the art of sustainable wood
Trim comes in a variety of forms, but its subtlety supports the broader design of a space. TerraMai image. Picture this: You’re in a gallery and surrounded by wall upon wall of priceless, gorgeous paintings, hues and colors swirling and combining into scenes, faces, features, and portraits. But there’s a subtle accent complementing each and every piece of artwork – the … [Read More...] about Trim at TerraMai: Framing the art of sustainable wood
Four Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day with TerraMai
TerraMai illustration It’s Earth Day – and at TerraMai, our focus on eco-friendly practices in sustainably harvested and reclaimed wood is what we’re all about. If you want to celebrate Earth Day everyday, here are four reasons to work with TerraMai to get beautiful, high-quality, sustainable materials for your next project. 1. Wood: A building material to minimize carbon … [Read More...] about Four Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day with TerraMai
