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Winter 2009 Issue

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The Possible

The Art Gallery of Ontario is a landmark public project that showcases Canada's heritage through the extensive use of wood in glulam structures, panelling and wood flooring.  It stands on the world stage as an example of what is possible.----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wood Without Trees 
The constant onslaught of saltwater spray and a wind-lashed landscape mean that trees are notably absent from the Shetland Islands about 650 km off the north-east coast of Scotland. So it is somewhat surprising that timber is regarded as an ‘indigenous’ construction material.

Million for 'World First'
It is not yet built, but is already being described as “landmark” in the New Zealand context – a flag-bearer for the return of wood to multi-storey commercial design, and featuring revolutionary wooden construction.

and more .......