Like all exterior wood products as the wood is exposed to the ultraviolet light it begins to breakdown the woods natural color and the wood begins to fade and then grey. All natural species of woods such as Ipe, Western Red Cedar, Pine, Douglas Fir ,including thermally modified wood, will naturally grey over time if […]
Natural wood is often overlooked when it comes to an exterior cladding option for garage doors but that is changing with the introduction of thermally modified wood. Wood can bring a strong visual appeal to your homes exterior and if properly incorporated with the surrounding building materials can result in a striking visual appearance. Often […]
The Oostvaarders Nature Center in Almere, Netherlands stands on the edge of the Oostvaardersplassen, a vast and pristine nature area with vast lakes and rugged grasslands. The area is one of the most unique natural areas in Europe. Designed by the Rotterdam architectural firm Drost + Van Veen in 2008, the Nature Center is modest […]