60 acast.com Words on Wood https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/library en American Hardwood Export Council Timber, Forestry, Furniture ,Architecture AHEC Europe An exploration into forests and the timber industry, and why the decisions we make about their governance are essential to designers and architects. This podcast offers a deep dive into some of the big issues surrounding forests and our relationship to them and serves as a platform for cross-disciplinary discussion. Drawing on the work of scientists, conservationists, forestry professionals, academics, designers and architects, Words on Wood is a space for frank reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by working with forests.


Created in conjunction with Disegno, the Quarterly Journal of Design.

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]]> This podcast offers a deep dive into some of the big issues surrounding forests and our relationship to them and serves as a platform for cross-disciplinary discussion. Drawing on the work of scientists, conservationists, forestry professionals, academics, designers and architects, Words on Wood is a space for frank reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by working with forests.


Created in conjunction with Disegno, the Quarterly Journal of Design.

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]]> false AHEC Europe europe@americanhardwood.org 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad words-on-wood episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/undefined/1616515966183-79219cce1c64d6bddc135a8ce9ba6023.jpeg https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/library Words on Wood S5E2: Thinking Real with Andrew Waugh, Andu Masebo and Daniel Schofield S5E2: Thinking Real with Andrew Waugh, Andu Masebo and Daniel Schofield Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:04:15 GMT 40:30 69e9d27f17df632b853c753d false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s5e2-thinking-real-with-andrew-waugh-andu-masebo-and-daniel 69e9d27f17df632b853c753d 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s5e2-thinking-real-with-andrew-waugh-andu-masebo-and-daniel In this episode, we explore what is it about timber that makes us feel good? full 5 2 What is it about timber that makes us feel good? We all know the benefits of natural spaces and materials, but new testing suggests that we may actually also be drawn to synthetic alternatives that appear sufficiently natural in aesthetic. This might sound like an endorsement of non-natural materials, but what if, instead, it actually tells us that we need to get more natural in our palette, and move away from the industry tendency to standardise wood products as much as possible? Rather than eliminating the imperfections and complexities of wood, is it actually these natural features that were triggering our neurology all along? Featuring Andrea Bariselli (Clinical and neuroscientist psychologist), Andrew Waugh (Waugh Thistleton Architects), Daniel Schofield (British designer), Andu Masebo (British designer).


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]]> What is it about timber that makes us feel good? We all know the benefits of natural spaces and materials, but new testing suggests that we may actually also be drawn to synthetic alternatives that appear sufficiently natural in aesthetic. This might sound like an endorsement of non-natural materials, but what if, instead, it actually tells us that we need to get more natural in our palette, and move away from the industry tendency to standardise wood products as much as possible? Rather than eliminating the imperfections and complexities of wood, is it actually these natural features that were triggering our neurology all along? Featuring Andrea Bariselli (Clinical and neuroscientist psychologist), Andrew Waugh (Waugh Thistleton Architects), Daniel Schofield (British designer), Andu Masebo (British designer).


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]]> S5E1: The Neurology of Timber with Andrea Bariselli, Dorte Mandrup and Suchi Reddy S5E1: The Neurology of Timber with Andrea Bariselli, Dorte Mandrup and Suchi Reddy Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT 37:43 69de7bc38424efe84cda785c false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s5e1-the-neurology-of-timber 69de7bc38424efe84cda785c 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s5e1-the-neurology-of-timber In this episode, we ask what happens to the brain when we come into contact with materials such as wood? full 5 1 What happens to the brain when we come into contact with wood products and wooden spaces, and what positive changes occur in the body when it is surrounded by natural materials? Featuring guests neuroscientist Andrea Bariselli, architect Dorte Mandrup and architect and artist Suchi Reddy from Reddymade. 


Hosted by journalists Helen Gonzalez Brown and Oli Stratford from Disegno, the Journal of Design.


 



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]]> What happens to the brain when we come into contact with wood products and wooden spaces, and what positive changes occur in the body when it is surrounded by natural materials? Featuring guests neuroscientist Andrea Bariselli, architect Dorte Mandrup and architect and artist Suchi Reddy from Reddymade. 


Hosted by journalists Helen Gonzalez Brown and Oli Stratford from Disegno, the Journal of Design.


 



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]]> S4E6: Stewards of The Forest S4E6: Stewards of The Forest Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:00:01 GMT 32:32 675850edbd3c99689c1037d6 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s4e6-stewards-of-the-forest 675850edbd3c99689c1037d6 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s4e6-stewards-of-the-forest full 4 8 Forests take up about 30% of the earth’s surface and come in many shapes, sizes and types. From chilly boreal forests in the north, to temperate forests, dry forests, mangroves, rainforests and more, each forest has specific needs and nuances, and faces its own ecological challenges. 


Around the world, there are communities and teams of people who oversee forests, ensuring they regenerate and survive. Commercial foresters, indigenous tribes and local foresters all care for them in different ways: some are managed through planting; others use low intensity forestry techniques; and others are studying how the careful removal of trees can, in some instances, benefit forests overall. 


In this episode, hosts Oli Stratford and Evi Hall speak to Jim Smalls and Mike Williams of the U.S. Forest Service, former forestry consultant at the Architectural Association Jez Ralph, and designer Ash Pales to ask what caring for a forest on a day-to-day basis actually looks like and how design can play a meaningful role in promoting forest health and sustainable management.



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]]> Forests take up about 30% of the earth’s surface and come in many shapes, sizes and types. From chilly boreal forests in the north, to temperate forests, dry forests, mangroves, rainforests and more, each forest has specific needs and nuances, and faces its own ecological challenges. 


Around the world, there are communities and teams of people who oversee forests, ensuring they regenerate and survive. Commercial foresters, indigenous tribes and local foresters all care for them in different ways: some are managed through planting; others use low intensity forestry techniques; and others are studying how the careful removal of trees can, in some instances, benefit forests overall. 


In this episode, hosts Oli Stratford and Evi Hall speak to Jim Smalls and Mike Williams of the U.S. Forest Service, former forestry consultant at the Architectural Association Jez Ralph, and designer Ash Pales to ask what caring for a forest on a day-to-day basis actually looks like and how design can play a meaningful role in promoting forest health and sustainable management.



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]]> Making Shorts: Staining wood Making Shorts: Staining wood Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:15 GMT 13:53 673c9c3375e6ea9d6897eda7 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/making-shorts-staining-wood 673c9c3375e6ea9d6897eda7 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad making-shorts-staining-wood full 4 7 Staining wood is a complex and often laborious process that requires careful thought from designers and makers. Considering the complexities involved, and the fact that natural wood is beautiful in and of itself, this Making short explores the benefits wood staining can offer for designers.


When done right, staining beautifully enhances the intricate and unique characteristics of wood. To elaborate further on this, architect, designer and educator, Giles Tettey Nartey, joins this episode to discuss why wood stain is an integral part of the design and narrative behind his pieces Interplay and Communion, as well as the process involved to achieve the desired finish.

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]]> Staining wood is a complex and often laborious process that requires careful thought from designers and makers. Considering the complexities involved, and the fact that natural wood is beautiful in and of itself, this Making short explores the benefits wood staining can offer for designers.


When done right, staining beautifully enhances the intricate and unique characteristics of wood. To elaborate further on this, architect, designer and educator, Giles Tettey Nartey, joins this episode to discuss why wood stain is an integral part of the design and narrative behind his pieces Interplay and Communion, as well as the process involved to achieve the desired finish.

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]]> S4E5: Responding to a changing climate S4E5: Responding to a changing climate Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:27:54 GMT 30:05 6720b8aa8c8e0138f0c29a20 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s4e5-responding-to-a-changing-climate 6720b8aa8c8e0138f0c29a20 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s4e5-responding-to-a-changing-climate full 4 6 We’re probably all aware that climate change is having, and will have, a big effect on our forests. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and rising temperatures give way to adverse consequences such as droughts and fires, causing rapid tree mortality rates. So, how can we plan for the future to ensure these forests, in the face of climate collapse, are around for future generations?


Joined by Leander Anderegg, Assistant Professor at the University of California; Ron Waukau, Forest Manager for Menominee Tribal Enterprises; and Marianne Goebl, Managing Director of Artek, this episode asks how we can manage forests in response to rapid, and longer term, changes precipitated by climate collapse, and explores design’s relationship with climate change, questioning how the decisions designers and architects make can impact forests.

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]]> We’re probably all aware that climate change is having, and will have, a big effect on our forests. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and rising temperatures give way to adverse consequences such as droughts and fires, causing rapid tree mortality rates. So, how can we plan for the future to ensure these forests, in the face of climate collapse, are around for future generations?


Joined by Leander Anderegg, Assistant Professor at the University of California; Ron Waukau, Forest Manager for Menominee Tribal Enterprises; and Marianne Goebl, Managing Director of Artek, this episode asks how we can manage forests in response to rapid, and longer term, changes precipitated by climate collapse, and explores design’s relationship with climate change, questioning how the decisions designers and architects make can impact forests.

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]]> Making shorts: Working by hand Making shorts: Working by hand Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:42:58 GMT 15:30 6707cbc149f0b2961dd5a402 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/making-shorts-working-by-hand 6707cbc149f0b2961dd5a402 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad making-shorts-working-by-hand A bitesize episode in conversation with Inma Bermúdez and Mortiz Krefter on hand working techniques full 4 5 Trees have been a principal building material for most of human history, with archaeological findings showing that humans were using stone axes as early as 40,000 years ago.


With the advent of machinery during the Industrial Revolution making woodworking more efficient and accessible, this Making short episode asks why a designer today might opt for hand working over industrialised techniques. 


Host Evi Hall speaks to industrial and product designer duo Inma Bermúdez and Mortiz Krefter about why they decided to employ hand working techniques in the making of The Lost Herd, a series of animal-depicting wooden furniture sculptures.

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]]> Trees have been a principal building material for most of human history, with archaeological findings showing that humans were using stone axes as early as 40,000 years ago.


With the advent of machinery during the Industrial Revolution making woodworking more efficient and accessible, this Making short episode asks why a designer today might opt for hand working over industrialised techniques. 


Host Evi Hall speaks to industrial and product designer duo Inma Bermúdez and Mortiz Krefter about why they decided to employ hand working techniques in the making of The Lost Herd, a series of animal-depicting wooden furniture sculptures.

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]]> S4E2: A Timber Curriculum with Judith Lösing, Hanif Kara and Kenn Busch S4E2: A Timber Curriculum with Judith Lösing, Hanif Kara and Kenn Busch Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:09:35 GMT 23:08 65f049e727b93800167a11bb false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s4e2-a-timber-curriculum 65f049e727b93800167a11bb 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s4e2-a-timber-curriculum Examining whether there is a need for a more robust curriculum around timber and its properties within architecture courses full 4 4 Our next instalment of Words on Wood revisits education, this time examining whether there is a need for a more robust curriculum around timber and its properties within architecture courses. The guests all straddle the architectural and education spaces and bring some really good insights into areas that are working, and some not so well, within architectural education. Oli and Evi are joined by Judith Lösing, teacher at the AA and director of East Architecture, Kenn Busch , founder of Material Intelligence and Climate Positive Now and Hanif Kara, co-founder of AKT-II and professor at Harvard GSD. 


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]]> Our next instalment of Words on Wood revisits education, this time examining whether there is a need for a more robust curriculum around timber and its properties within architecture courses. The guests all straddle the architectural and education spaces and bring some really good insights into areas that are working, and some not so well, within architectural education. Oli and Evi are joined by Judith Lösing, teacher at the AA and director of East Architecture, Kenn Busch , founder of Material Intelligence and Climate Positive Now and Hanif Kara, co-founder of AKT-II and professor at Harvard GSD. 


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]]> Making shorts: Chainsaw carving Making shorts: Chainsaw carving Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:17:45 GMT 14:44 65c3ad2a49412d0015687957 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/making-shorts-chainsaw-carving 65c3ad2a49412d0015687957 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad making-shorts-chainsaw-carving A bitesize episode in conversation with Norwegian designer-maker Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng full 4 3 Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making Shorts’. These bite-sized episodes zoom into production techniques for timber, providing concise case studies through interviews with designers on the making processes behind specific projects. 


In this episode, we speak with Norwegian designer-maker Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng about creating furniture with a chainsaw and her experience working with American maple in a recent AHEC project.

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]]> Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making Shorts’. These bite-sized episodes zoom into production techniques for timber, providing concise case studies through interviews with designers on the making processes behind specific projects. 


In this episode, we speak with Norwegian designer-maker Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng about creating furniture with a chainsaw and her experience working with American maple in a recent AHEC project.

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]]> Making shorts: CNC milling Making shorts: CNC milling Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:03:34 GMT 19:23 65a154c69ba8e30016ce8234 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/making-shorts-cnc-milling 65a154c69ba8e30016ce8234 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad making-shorts-cnc-milling A bitesize episode exploring CNC milling, tracing its connections to traditional hand carving methods. full 4 2 Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making Shorts’. These bite-sized episodes zoom into production techniques for timber, providing concise case studies through interviews with designers on the making processes behind specific projects.

 

Travelling to Australia, the first Making Short of the season focuses on CNC milling, tracing its connections to traditional hand carving methods. Designer Trent Jansen and Tanya Singer and Errol Evans, First Nations woodworkers and artists, explain how they employed high-tech milling machines to create a series of sculptural furniture that tell stories about the climate crisis.

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]]> Building on the success of previous seasons’ ‘Tree Shorts’, this season introduces a new series of ‘Making Shorts’. These bite-sized episodes zoom into production techniques for timber, providing concise case studies through interviews with designers on the making processes behind specific projects.

 

Travelling to Australia, the first Making Short of the season focuses on CNC milling, tracing its connections to traditional hand carving methods. Designer Trent Jansen and Tanya Singer and Errol Evans, First Nations woodworkers and artists, explain how they employed high-tech milling machines to create a series of sculptural furniture that tell stories about the climate crisis.

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]]> S4E1: The Value of Veneers with Cathy Danzer, Rio Kobayashi and Jorge Penadés S4E1: The Value of Veneers with Cathy Danzer, Rio Kobayashi and Jorge Penadés Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:26:43 GMT 28:12 657ae67605d7fa00163de86a false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s4e1-the-value-of-veneers 657ae67605d7fa00163de86a 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s4e1-the-value-of-veneers An exploration into an often over-looked timber product - veneer, with commentary from contemporary designers and insights from timber industry experts full 4 1 Delving deep into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, the award-winning podcast Words on Wood has returned for a fourth season.


A collaboration between the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Disegno, Words on Wood launched in 2021 as an upfront and wide-ranging end-to-end exploration of all things wood-related, from forestry and processing to design and disposal.  


Venturing into the world’s forests, sites of timber production, and design and architecture studios, the podcast examines how multiple industries intersect through a single material. Each episode is structured around interviews with leading architects, designers, educators, manufacturers, and forestry professionals who live among and care for trees on a day-to-day basis.


The fourth season opens with an in-depth exploration of an often-overlooked and misunderstood timber product: veneer. Featuring contemporary designers Jorge Penadés and Rio Kobayashi, as well as Cathy Lynne Danzer of timber manufacturer Danzer, the first episode dives beneath the surface to explore the design potential of veneer and to examine how a new generation of experimental practitioners are pushing it in intriguing and playful new directions.



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]]> Delving deep into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, the award-winning podcast Words on Wood has returned for a fourth season.


A collaboration between the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Disegno, Words on Wood launched in 2021 as an upfront and wide-ranging end-to-end exploration of all things wood-related, from forestry and processing to design and disposal.  


Venturing into the world’s forests, sites of timber production, and design and architecture studios, the podcast examines how multiple industries intersect through a single material. Each episode is structured around interviews with leading architects, designers, educators, manufacturers, and forestry professionals who live among and care for trees on a day-to-day basis.


The fourth season opens with an in-depth exploration of an often-overlooked and misunderstood timber product: veneer. Featuring contemporary designers Jorge Penadés and Rio Kobayashi, as well as Cathy Lynne Danzer of timber manufacturer Danzer, the first episode dives beneath the surface to explore the design potential of veneer and to examine how a new generation of experimental practitioners are pushing it in intriguing and playful new directions.



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]]> Special episode: A Trillion Trees with Fred Pearce Special episode: A Trillion Trees with Fred Pearce Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:39:50 GMT 44:30 64219ca6ebc81c0011a4206b false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/special-episode-a-trillion-trees-with-fred-pearce 64219ca6ebc81c0011a4206b 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad special-episode-a-trillion-trees-with-fred-pearce In the final episode of Words on Wood season 3, we are joined by multi award-winning science and environmental writer, Fred Pearce. full 3 5 In the final episode of Words on Wood season 3, we are joined by multi award-winning science and environmental writer, Fred Pearce.

 

Fred’s groundbreaking work covering the natural world spans at least 15 books. We sit down to discuss the topics behind his latest book, “A Trillion Trees”, which gives a fascinating insight to how the world’s forests can be restored without planting and following two key premises: ensuring that ownership of the forests is vested in the people who live in them, and to give nature room.

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]]> In the final episode of Words on Wood season 3, we are joined by multi award-winning science and environmental writer, Fred Pearce.

 

Fred’s groundbreaking work covering the natural world spans at least 15 books. We sit down to discuss the topics behind his latest book, “A Trillion Trees”, which gives a fascinating insight to how the world’s forests can be restored without planting and following two key premises: ensuring that ownership of the forests is vested in the people who live in them, and to give nature room.

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]]> S3E4: The Wooden Hospital with Ab Rogers and Eleanor Brough S3E4: The Wooden Hospital with Ab Rogers and Eleanor Brough Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:19:11 GMT 28:36 63ef62b2cef8ec00115d8629 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s3e5-the-wooden-hospital-with-ab-rogers-and-eleanor-brough 63ef62b2cef8ec00115d8629 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s3e5-the-wooden-hospital-with-ab-rogers-and-eleanor-brough full 3 4

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]]> Tree shorts: walnut Tree shorts: walnut Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:00:39 GMT 15:18 63a3167a4e50e4001194a088 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/tree-shorts-walnut 63a3167a4e50e4001194a088 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-walnut A bitesize episode exploring American walnut, its properties and uses. full

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]]> S3E3: Timber Education with John Makepeace and Helen Welch S3E3: Timber Education with John Makepeace and Helen Welch Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:50:15 GMT 30:23 63a2f2f86bde770011223ef8 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s3e3-timber-education-with-john-makepeace-and-helen-welch 63a2f2f86bde770011223ef8 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s3e3-timber-education-with-john-makepeace-and-helen-welch full 3 3

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]]> Tree shorts: white oak Tree shorts: white oak Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:00:09 GMT 15:49 6377ad0791bde60010ef505e false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/tree-shorts-white-oak 6377ad0791bde60010ef505e 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-white-oak A bitesize episode exploring American white oak, its properties and commentary from Maccreanor Lavington architects full

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]]> S3E2: Thermally modified timber with Jan Hendzel and Kirsten Haggart S3E2: Thermally modified timber with Jan Hendzel and Kirsten Haggart Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:19:47 GMT 26:28 636cdbfb7330110011b82f9e false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s3e2-thermally-modified-timber-with-jan-hendzel-and-kirsten- 636cdbfb7330110011b82f9e 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s3e2-thermally-modified-timber-with-jan-hendzel-and-kirsten- full 3 2 In episode two, the hosts examine the different ways in which humans have baked, charred and heated wood to create thermally modified timber (TMT). The episode includes interviews with furniture designer Jan Hendzel, timber consultant and researcher Neil Summers, and architect Kirsten Haggart of architecture studio Waugh Thistleton.


Words on Wood is hosted by Oli Stratford and India Block, and produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> In episode two, the hosts examine the different ways in which humans have baked, charred and heated wood to create thermally modified timber (TMT). The episode includes interviews with furniture designer Jan Hendzel, timber consultant and researcher Neil Summers, and architect Kirsten Haggart of architecture studio Waugh Thistleton.


Words on Wood is hosted by Oli Stratford and India Block, and produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> Tree shorts: cherry in architecture Tree shorts: cherry in architecture Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:13:29 GMT 15:12 635aae29bfec520012c59be3 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/tree-shorts-cherry-in-architecture 635aae29bfec520012c59be3 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-cherry-in-architecture A bitesize episode exploring American cherry and all of its unique properties, featuring architect Ian Ritchie full

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]]> S3E1: Ash under threat with Sheridan Coakley, Wilkinson Rivera and Emma Hudgins S3E1: Ash under threat with Sheridan Coakley, Wilkinson Rivera and Emma Hudgins Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:25:19 GMT 30:47 6351301fc3f6ff0012d63d8e false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s3e1-ash-under-threat 6351301fc3f6ff0012d63d8e 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s3e1-ash-under-threat full 3 1

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]]> Special episode: Kinetic Furniture - with Benedetta Tagliabue Special episode: Kinetic Furniture - with Benedetta Tagliabue Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:52:59 GMT 30:24 629dce7b841f1b0012ce3387 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/special-episode-kinetic-furniture-with-benedetta-tagliabue 629dce7b841f1b0012ce3387 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad special-episode-kinetic-furniture-with-benedetta-tagliabue An exclusive interview to celebrate the launch of Perpetuum Mobile by Benedetta Tagliabue - EMBT Architects full 3 1 To celebrate the launch of Perpetuum Mobile, and the return of Milan Design Week, host Oli Stratford speaks to Benedetta Tagliabue, the director and head architect of the international firm Benedetta Tagliabue - EMBT Architects.


Showing as part of the INTERNI Design Re-Generation exhibition event at the Università degli Studi of Milan, Perpetuum Mobile – The Dancing Furniture of Enric Miralles & Benedetta Tagliabue’s home, brings together recreations of nine of the furniture pieces and objects that the architect designed alongside his partner Benedetta Tagliabue for their home in Barcelona, Spain.


The exhibition includes tables, seating and shelving designed between 1992 and 1999, and reproduced in sustainable American hardwoods, but never put into commercial production. Although each piece is unique, they all demonstrate Miralles’ vision of the ‘house in motion’ – a domestic space in which each piece of furniture does not have a defined place or a set purpose, but can be moved or modified to meet the needs of the moment.


Perpetuum Mobile – The Dancing Furniture of Enric Miralles & Benedetta Tagliabue’s home.

Designed by Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT Architects, in collaboration with Fundació Enric Miralles.

Supported by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).

 

Dates

6–13 June 2022


Venue

Aula Magna Hall, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milano

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]]> To celebrate the launch of Perpetuum Mobile, and the return of Milan Design Week, host Oli Stratford speaks to Benedetta Tagliabue, the director and head architect of the international firm Benedetta Tagliabue - EMBT Architects.


Showing as part of the INTERNI Design Re-Generation exhibition event at the Università degli Studi of Milan, Perpetuum Mobile – The Dancing Furniture of Enric Miralles & Benedetta Tagliabue’s home, brings together recreations of nine of the furniture pieces and objects that the architect designed alongside his partner Benedetta Tagliabue for their home in Barcelona, Spain.


The exhibition includes tables, seating and shelving designed between 1992 and 1999, and reproduced in sustainable American hardwoods, but never put into commercial production. Although each piece is unique, they all demonstrate Miralles’ vision of the ‘house in motion’ – a domestic space in which each piece of furniture does not have a defined place or a set purpose, but can be moved or modified to meet the needs of the moment.


Perpetuum Mobile – The Dancing Furniture of Enric Miralles & Benedetta Tagliabue’s home.

Designed by Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT Architects, in collaboration with Fundació Enric Miralles.

Supported by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).

 

Dates

6–13 June 2022


Venue

Aula Magna Hall, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milano

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]]> Tree shorts: cherry Tree shorts: cherry Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:24:45 GMT 14:23 61d6d17d519e4500147fad90 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/tree-shorts-cherry 61d6d17d519e4500147fad90 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-cherry A bitesize episode exploring American cherry and all of its unique properties, featuring UK based designer Mac Collins full

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]]> S2E4: The World Forest ID with Phil Guillery, Jade Saunders and Victor Deklerk from Kew Gardens S2E4: The World Forest ID with Phil Guillery, Jade Saunders and Victor Deklerk from Kew Gardens Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:43:41 GMT 30:41 61bb266d3c5edb00128e842c false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s2e4-the-world-forest-id-with-phil-guillery-jade-saunders-an 61bb266d3c5edb00128e842c 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s2e4-the-world-forest-id-with-phil-guillery-jade-saunders-an full 2 4 Faced with the challenges posed by illegal logging, a global consortium of organisations has now turned to science to find a solution. The World Forest ID is a new initiative that uses georeferenced wood samples to be able to analyse any timber and discover where exactly it was harvested. In this episode, the podcast talks to the people behind the project and dives into the development of this new technology, examining how greater information about provenance may lead to better governance of the world’s forests.


Words on Wood is hosted by Oli Stratford and India Block and produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> Faced with the challenges posed by illegal logging, a global consortium of organisations has now turned to science to find a solution. The World Forest ID is a new initiative that uses georeferenced wood samples to be able to analyse any timber and discover where exactly it was harvested. In this episode, the podcast talks to the people behind the project and dives into the development of this new technology, examining how greater information about provenance may lead to better governance of the world’s forests.


Words on Wood is hosted by Oli Stratford and India Block and produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> Tree shorts: hard maple Tree shorts: hard maple Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:32:27 GMT 13:32 61a8e6e9b611f000120bc83c false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/tree-shorts-hard-maple 61a8e6e9b611f000120bc83c 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-hard-maple A bitesize episode exploring American hard maple and all of its unique properties, featuring Danish designer Maria Bruun full

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]]> S2E3: Old crafts, new ways with Stephen Burks and Orhan Niksic S2E3: Old crafts, new ways with Stephen Burks and Orhan Niksic Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:00:05 GMT 28:21 619e5b8ca107c40013859ed9 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s2e3-old-crafts-new-ways 619e5b8ca107c40013859ed9 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s2e3-old-crafts-new-ways full 2 3

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]]> Tree shorts: red oak Tree shorts: red oak Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:56:59 GMT 13:16 618d2f3b279aeb0019460215 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/tree-shorts-red-oak 618d2f3b279aeb0019460215 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-red-oak A bitesize episode exploring American red oak and all of its unique features with designer Tomoko Azumi full

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]]> S2E2: New wood technologies featuring designers Sam Hecht, Yves Béhar and Elissa Brunato S2E2: New wood technologies featuring designers Sam Hecht, Yves Béhar and Elissa Brunato Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:03:29 GMT 30:00 6182c0e18551f0001294c0db false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/s2e2-new-wood-technologies-featuring 6182c0e18551f0001294c0db 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad s2e2-new-wood-technologies-featuring full 2 2 Wood is an ancient material, but one that is still providing designers with new processes, forms and techniques. In this episode, the podcast talks to designers Sam Hecht, Yves Béhar and Elissa Brunato, all of whom have worked with wood as a cutting-edge material that can continue to reinvent itself.


This episode was hosted by India Block and Oli Stratford and produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> Wood is an ancient material, but one that is still providing designers with new processes, forms and techniques. In this episode, the podcast talks to designers Sam Hecht, Yves Béhar and Elissa Brunato, all of whom have worked with wood as a cutting-edge material that can continue to reinvent itself.


This episode was hosted by India Block and Oli Stratford and produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> Tree shorts: tulipwood Tree shorts: tulipwood Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:40:01 GMT 11:32 61680901c8d3220013ccae99 false https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/library/podcasts/tree-shorts-tulipwood 61680901c8d3220013ccae99 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad tree-shorts-tulipwood A bitesize episode exploring American tulipwood, its properties and commentary from architect Alison Brooks on its use in The Smile, created for London Design Festival in 2016 full

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]]> S2E1: Building with Timber with engineer Andrew Lawrence and architect Lina Ghotmeh S2E1: Building with Timber with engineer Andrew Lawrence and architect Lina Ghotmeh Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:59:36 GMT 33:57 615dd5f8c58d6c001272444b false https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/library/podcasts/building-with-timber 615dd5f8c58d6c001272444b 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad building-with-timber With architecture under more pressure than ever to improve the sustainability of buildings, this episode takes a look into the potential for timber structures to reshape the field. full 2 1 This second season of Words on Wood sees Disegno’s editors Oli Stratford and India Block navigate the intersections between the worlds of forestry and design and architecture, focusing in on topics including timber construction; experimental uses of wood and cellulose; a world wide timber tracing network; and a look at how designers and makers are bringing fresh relevance to traditional woodcraft practices. 


With architecture under more pressure than ever to improve the sustainability of buildings, Words on Wood looks at the potential for timber structures to reshape the field. Given the opportunities and challenges facing the construction of tall timber buildings, what role does wood have to play in the future of our built environment? Engineer Andrew Lawrence and architect Lina Ghotmeh discuss the complexities of the issues.

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]]> This second season of Words on Wood sees Disegno’s editors Oli Stratford and India Block navigate the intersections between the worlds of forestry and design and architecture, focusing in on topics including timber construction; experimental uses of wood and cellulose; a world wide timber tracing network; and a look at how designers and makers are bringing fresh relevance to traditional woodcraft practices. 


With architecture under more pressure than ever to improve the sustainability of buildings, Words on Wood looks at the potential for timber structures to reshape the field. Given the opportunities and challenges facing the construction of tall timber buildings, what role does wood have to play in the future of our built environment? Engineer Andrew Lawrence and architect Lina Ghotmeh discuss the complexities of the issues.

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]]> S1E4: Wood and Wellbeing with guests Alex de Rijke, Asif Kahn and Amanda Sturgeon S1E4: Wood and Wellbeing with guests Alex de Rijke, Asif Kahn and Amanda Sturgeon Wed, 19 May 2021 10:41:48 GMT 26:34 60a4dc5eb9651700192ddcfb false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/ep-4-wood-and-wellbeing 60a4dc5eb9651700192ddcfb 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad ep-4-wood-and-wellbeing How using wood in architecture an design can help improve our mental well-being and physical health. full 1 4 Words on Wood, we explore how using timber in architecture and design can positively impact our mental, emotional and physical well-being. With special guests architects Alex de Rijke, Asif Kahn and Amanda Sturgeon, author of Creating Biophilic Buildings.

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]]> Words on Wood, we explore how using timber in architecture and design can positively impact our mental, emotional and physical well-being. With special guests architects Alex de Rijke, Asif Kahn and Amanda Sturgeon, author of Creating Biophilic Buildings.

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]]> S1E3: Illegal logging with guests Formafantasma, Constance McDermott and Rupert Oliver S1E3: Illegal logging with guests Formafantasma, Constance McDermott and Rupert Oliver Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:10:56 GMT 27:56 608918923810613cf839fe19 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/ep-3-illegal-logging 608918923810613cf839fe19 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad ep-3-illegal-logging How illegal logging impacts timber industries, with guests Formafantasma, Constance McDermott and Rupert Oliver full 1 3 In the third episode of Words on Wood we explore the challenges facing the design and timber industries to cut out illegal logging, and how architects and designers can respond, with guests Formafantasma, Constance McDermott and Rupert Oliver.


This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> In the third episode of Words on Wood we explore the challenges facing the design and timber industries to cut out illegal logging, and how architects and designers can respond, with guests Formafantasma, Constance McDermott and Rupert Oliver.


This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> S1E2: The Carbon Sink with guests Andrew Waugh, Galina Churkina and Sean Sutcliffe S1E2: The Carbon Sink with guests Andrew Waugh, Galina Churkina and Sean Sutcliffe Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:48:00 GMT 25:48 6075bd31206eb75c7bf7f4c3 false https://shows.acast.com/words-on-wood/episodes/ep-2-the-carbon-sink 6075bd31206eb75c7bf7f4c3 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad ep-2-the-carbon-sink A look into the significance of forests to climate change, with guests Andrew Waugh, Galina Churkina and Sean Sutcliffe. full 1 2 This episode dives into the significance of forests to climate change, their role in reducing carbon in the atmosphere, and the importance of carbon sequestration for architecture and product design, with guests Andrew Waugh, Galina Churkina and Sean Sutcliffe.


This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.

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This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> S1E1: Welcome to the forest with designer/maker Sebastian Cox and Jameson French S1E1: Welcome to the forest with designer/maker Sebastian Cox and Jameson French Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:48 GMT 19:30 605a1756fa1ea146f580ed61 false https://www.americanhardwood.org/en/library/podcasts/welcome-to-the-forest 605a1756fa1ea146f580ed61 605a1458553ff545ea7aadad welcome-to-the-forest Insights into the fundamental issues surrounding forests, and how these impact upon the timber that eventually ends up in buildings, products and furniture, with guests Sebastian Cox and Jameson French. full 1 1 A look at some of the fundamental issues surrounding forests, and how these impact upon the timber that eventually ends up in buildings, products and furniture.This introductory episode moves between discussion of small-scale forest management with UK-based designer/maker Sebastian Cox, through to the decisions being taken in large-scale forest management in the U.S. with Jameson French, CEO and President of Northland Forest Products.


This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.

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]]> A look at some of the fundamental issues surrounding forests, and how these impact upon the timber that eventually ends up in buildings, products and furniture.This introductory episode moves between discussion of small-scale forest management with UK-based designer/maker Sebastian Cox, through to the decisions being taken in large-scale forest management in the U.S. with Jameson French, CEO and President of Northland Forest Products.


This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.

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