Wood already has plenty to offer conventional construction methods as an inexpensive and bountiful resource, but it may soon have a new trick up its sleeve. Scientists have come up with a way to turn ...

At the center of these kinds of breakthroughs in material science is an organic polymer called lignin, which is a component of the cell walls in trees and plants and is key to their rigidity. When ...

Dezeen Showroom: British lighting brand Tornado has released a minimalistic wall light that casts a gentle glow and doubles as an emergency light source. The Wood Slat Wall Panel light is composed of ...

Nanoleaf's new wood-inspired HomeKit-enabled light panels help keep you grounded with a more natural feel for your smart home. The Wood Essentials are Nanoleaf's newest designs following the company's ...

Even the most basic origami figures prove that a few simple folds can result in an intricate and captivating sculptural design. Expanding upon the concept behind this Japanese art, designers Francesca ...

The recent push for larger and taller wood structures may seem like an architectural fad—plenty of hype, but only a few dozen completed projects globally. Concrete and steel still rule the world of ...