There are two requirements of Super Heroes – they must have special powers and they must have a cool back story. TerraMai’s exterior woods have both, which is why together they form our Exterior Woods League of Super Woods (X-Woods League for short). All these woods have been endowed by Mother Nature with the special power to endure the elements and survive in the … [Read More...] about The X-Woods League of Super Woods
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Wood – The Designer’s GOAT
GOATs have suddenly become trendy. Not the hoofed, horned, iron-gutted variety but the Greatest of All Time variety. This type of GOAT is popping up all over the place, most notably in sports (e.g. Michael Jordan) but also literature (Shakespeare), singers (Aretha Franklin), conquerors (Genghis Khan), ice cream flavors (Vanilla), rappers (Vanilla Ice…..). OK, there can be … [Read More...] about Wood – The Designer’s GOAT
Wood – Miracle Cure for Healthcare Design
Does it really have to feel this bland? This drab? This dreary? If you’ve ever visited a healthcare facility, chances are you felt these thoughts. The one type of environment that should feel the most calm and nurturing so often feels the opposite. Thankfully, a miracle cure exists – Wood. Wood has the unique ability to transform a space, making an otherwise cold, stark, even … [Read More...] about Wood – Miracle Cure for Healthcare Design
The Earthly Miracle of Wood
On this Earth Day, we at TerraMai are reminded that wood lies at the heart of the human experience. From the very origins of our species (whether we came down from the tree tops or took the Adam, Eve & Tree route) to the boundless wood objects, artifacts, structures and materials that adorn our lives, wood provides humankind with a unique and limitless source of beauty and … [Read More...] about The Earthly Miracle of Wood
Speed
Speed kills. In the construction industry, it kills anyone who lacks it. In an ever changing world, where multi-tasking and constant deadlines are the reality, it is our job to make sure we are never the bottleneck. Reclaimed and sustainably sourced wood is what we do. Our mission is to travel around the country and globe, seeking out the best sources of forgotten wood, … [Read More...] about Speed
Ipe is Dead
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! “Ipe is Dead”. Now that’s a sensational headline...If only it were true. An ipe purchase contributes to deforestation, and the likelihood of illegal logging and forged documents is high. It’s a risky purchase. Especially if you need FSC certification, you’ll find those documents are hard to come by. Ipe has a dark side that everyone should … [Read More...] about Ipe is Dead
