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The illustrated guide to American hardwood lumber grades

A simplified explanation of the NHLA grading system, which is the national [...]

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Sustainable American hardwoods: a guide to species

A fully illustrated and comprehensive technical guide to the properties, [...]

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The Workshop of Dreams

The Workshop of Dreams (El taller de los sueños) is a creative journey that [...]

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The Wish List

The Wish List is a unique collaborative project between some of the world’s best [...]

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Endless Stair

This publication tells the story of Endless Stair, a towering Escher-like [...]

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Out of the Woods - the creation of 12 hardwood chairs

This publication documents a special collaboration between AHEC, the Royal [...]

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Out of the Woods - adventures of 12 hardwood chairs

This publication documents a unique collaboration between AHEC, the Royal [...]

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The Timber Wave

A remarkable collaboration between AHEC, AL_A, Arup and Cowley Timberwork, the [...]

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Structural design in American hardwoods

Results of the tests carried out on white oak, red oak, ash and tulipwood to [...]

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