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American hardwoods in flooring, cabinetry, furniture and millwork

Learn more about one of America’s most sustainable, durable, and versatile resources through a growing library of case studies. Each project showcases the natural attributes of one or more U.S. hardwood species. The studies also include quotes from the projects’ architects concerning their experiences with, and reasons for specifying U.S. hardwoods.

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Ash Rises Again at Traverwood Branch Library

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Walnut and Wine Pairing at Press Club San Francisco

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Red Oak Helps Yale’s Kroon Hall
Achieve LEED Platinum

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Maple Glulams Carry the Load at Penn State’s
Forest Resources Building


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White Oak Sets Par at Boston Golf Club

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Red Oak Offers Brilliant Performance
at the Amsterdam Conservatory.


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Ash complements Eliptical Design of
El Torco in Spain's Anana Salt Valley.

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