National Hardwood Magazine - April 2017

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AHEC REPORT “THE WORKSHOP OF DREAMS” GOES TO INTERZUM The American Hardwood Export Council showcases its innovative approach to Hardwood communications at the Cologne fair this May through three new and exciting initiatives: The Workshop of Dreams, four unique pieces of design created with underused Hardwood species; The Smile, which we have found to be the most ambitious structure ever made using cross-laminated timber (CLT); and AHEC’s revolutionary interactive map of the U.S. Hardwood forest distribution, growth and removal data. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) will present the four thoughtful pieces Originally created for the Hay Festival Segovia (Spain), this project brings together four of Spain’s most innovative architects and designers with inspiring talents in an exciting collaboration that celebrates creativity and craftsmanship in wood. The resulting unique mix of objects – a beautiful set of coffee tables, a completely ergonomic lounge chair, an extraordinary kitchen cart and an unusual design concept for a portable cabin – effectively demonstrate the vast capability and beauty of some of the lesser known American Hardwoods, such as American Tulipwood, Cherry, Red Oak, Alder and Gum. On a full cradle-to-grave basis, the carbon footprint of all the products from The Workshop of Dreams is better than carbon neutral. The biogenic carbon locked into the wood during growth exceeds all the emissions required to extract, process and deliver the timber to the factory in Madrid where they were manufactured. The AHEC space will also feature a scale model of The Smile, the revolutionary timber pavilion AHEC created in collaboration with Alison Brooks Architects and engineers Arup for London Design Festival last September. This project featured the largest-ever panels of CLT to be made, showcasing the structural and spatial potential of cross-laminated Hardwood ect has become vital in demonstrating how Hardwoods can play a greater role in the construction industry and make the built environment more sustainable. Please turn to page 88 Pictured is an example of AHEC’s newly developed interactive online map tool. The screen on the left shows the data for each of the states across the U.S., while the screen on the right shows information at the county level. This is a night view of The Smile, which, according to AHEC, is the most challenging structure ever built in Hardwood cross-laminated timber. BY MICHAEL S. SNOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL, RESTON, VA 703-435-2900 WWW.AHEC.ORG 12 APRIL 2017 NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE

SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL CONVENTION WORLD FORESTRY CENTER - PORTLAND, OR AGENDA: 8-22 Tuesday – Buoy 10 salmon derby on the Columbia River. 8-23 Wednesday – World Forestry Center: Speakers on topical subjects, exhibits, reception, dinner, raffle, & auction. 8-24 Thursday – WHA Classic Golf tournament. The 2017 Annual Convention will celebrate 62 years for the Western Hardwood Association. This event will bring together primary producers, secondary producers, wholesalers, distributors, importers and exporters for the opportunity to establish relationships and develop future business. Anyone who works with or supplies goods and services to attending companies will also benefit from the opportunity to make contact with key people. • NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS! EXHIBITORS! AUCTION DONORS! • WESTERN HARDWOOD ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1095, Camas, WA 98607 • 360-835-1600 • www.westernhardwood.org • wha@westernhardwood.org APRIL 2017 NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 13