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American Hardwoods
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is the leading international trade association for the U.S. hardwood industry, representing the committed U.S. hardwood exporters and the major U.S. hardwood product trade associations. AHEC runs a worldwide programme to promote the full range of American hardwoods in over 50 export markets. This video gives a brief introduction to the company, the types of wood we deal with and the projects that we have been involved in.
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Adam Khan's 'Octopus' structure is unveiled
Rethinking the modern office, the American Hardwood Export Council collaborated with Wallpaper*, Magazine and Adam Khan to showcase the 'office of the future' at Howick Place in London from 21st...
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Out of the Woods: Adventures of 12 Hardwood Chairs - Overview
The twelve hardwood chairs and seats produced for Out of the Woods are the fruits of a project that puts credibility into sustainability. As a collaboration between the RCA, AHEC and Benchmark...
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Building a tulipwood aqueduct in Segovia - a timelapse
Architectural students at IE University build a replica of the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia for the Hay Festival 2012.
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Hay Festival 2012, Segovia
Over three hundred volunteers and students from the City of Segovia helped to break a record in AHEC's biggest collaborative project yet. Forming a human chain running over 200m up the hill from...
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Out of the Woods - Camping at Benchmark:The Students Experience
AHEC takes you behind the scenes where 15 RCA students created 12 very different seating installations using a wide range of US hardwoods while camping at Benchmark. These are not only great...
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Infinity Bench by Martino Gamper
A short film on the Infinity Bench by Martino Gamper which celebrates colour, texture and shape through the use of different hardwood species. With the support of the American Hardwood Export...