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Closed Caption Version To make living and study spaces more comfortable for students, architect Todd Ray of Studio Twenty Seven Architecture (Washington, D.C.) and project manager Ardencia Love-Smalls of Monarc Construction (Falls Church, Va.) undertook the interior upgrades of four Gallaudet University residence halls, calling on the expertise of Hansel Bauman, Gallaudet University’s campus architect and director of the DeafSpace Project, and Robert Sirvage, DeafSpace design researcher. More
Architect Todd Ray of Studio Twenty Seven Architecture (Washington, D.C.) remodeled his own home in Arlington, Va., to be LEED Platinum-certified and full of light-filled, highly livable space. More
Get a custom-looking wood ceiling made from FSC-certified materials without the labor of finish carpentry. More
Lumber companies take sustainability seriously. Now 70% of redwood is FSC certified. More
Lumber interests are pushing to get North Carolina off the LEED bandwagon. More
FSC-certified materials play a big role in construction of the 2012 Summer Olympics venues. Here are two products you can incorporate into your designs. More
Q: I'm building an outdoor deck for a client who wants me to use lumber treated with micronized copper, in the belief that it's less harmful to the environment than wood treated with other chemicals. I'm not very familiar with the material. Can it be used in ground-contact applications, including load-bearing posts? More
Eco-friendly adhesives, resins, and other components come together to create a range of green options for walls, countertops, and floors. More
