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Did you know that some of the oldest historical, still standing buildings date all the way back to the 13th century? While some of the buildings have had sections renovated or restored for one reason or another, most of these structures are still utilizing their original wood. So, without further ado, down below we have…
While we may be in the business of manufacturing wood products and components for construction projects, it doesn’t mean we don’t hold wood in regard. In fact, we have a huge fondness for wood in all of its inherent strengths and beauty in nature. Thats why we researched and sought out some of the oldest…
All new episode of The Landscape Architecture Podcast just released! In this episode, Rennie Tang interviews Gilles Clement a French gardener, garden designer, botanist, entomologist and writer. Listen to the new episode here: https://www.larchitect.org/gilles-clement
Did you know that some of the oldest wooden cabins and houses date all the way back to the 17th century? While some of the cabins and houses have had sections renovated or restored for one reason or another, most of the cabins and houses are still utilizing their original wood. So, without further ado,…
Presenting a brand new episode of The Landscape Architect podcast! In this episode, Rennie Tang interviews Catherine Mosbach, the founder of Paris-based design firm mosbach paysagiste, which she established in 1987, as well as the magazine Pages Paysages, which she co-founded with Marc Claramunt, Pascale Jacotot and Vincent Tricaud. Listen to the new episode here: https://www.larchitect.org/catherine-mosbach
All new episode of The Landscape Architecture Podcast just released. In this episode, Raxworthy discusses the call for the integration of landscape architecture and gardening. He believes landscape architecture can design beautiful spaces, and gardening can enhance and deepen the beauty of garden environments over time.
The latest episode of the The Landscape Architecture Podcast is here! Today’s conversation is centered around a post-industrial site on the north-eastern edge of Paris, known as Chapelle Charbon, that is soon to become a new public park for the city of Paris. As a former rail depot, the 6.5 hectare (or 16 acre) site…
Presenting a brand new episode of The Landscape Architect podcast! Thierry KANDJEE is a landscape architect, in charge of taktyk Brussels and Chair of Landscape in the Architecture Faculty La Cambre Horta. His practice based research investigated how to design landscape skeletons as a model of/for robust landscapes. Sébastien PENFORNIS is an architect and urban designer…
5. Nuclear Submarines Via defensetech.org While submarines are designed to travel underwater, sometimes they need to be shipped. Well, in 2014, the Russian Defence Ministry released images of their vintage submarines from the eighties and nineties. These submarines, Bratsk and Samara Akula, were being transported to a shipyard to be refurbished. The vessel shipping them…
An all new episode of The Landscape Architecture Podcast is out now! What would a school look like if it was designed with mental health in mind? Too many public schools look and feel like prisons, designed out of fear of vandalism and truancy. But we know that nurturing environments are better for learning. Research…
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American Pole & Timber Upgrades to CNG-Powered Truck Fleet
Houston Lumber Company, American Pole & Timber, replaced their fleet of diesel-powered tractor/trailer trucks with four new cleaner-burning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered trucks. Read press release
Hurricane Ike Rebuild
American Pole & Timber, located in Houston, was on-the-ready to ship materials to hurricane-destroyed areas for fast rebuild and recovery. Read press release
Hurricane Proof Structures
Harborwalk Yacht Club in Galveston reopened quickly after Hurricane Ike with only minimal damage to it bulkheads and other structures — an excellent testament to the fact that when you combine intelligent design and proper construction techniques with quality materials your projects will be stable and long-lasting. Read press release
Renewable Energy Making Green Steps at TX Wind Farm
American Pole & Timber delivered a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly solution to Renewable Energy for a wind farm in south Texas. The used polymer coated treated timbers as the first step of the stairs leading to the door at the base of each wind tower. Read press release
Houston Yacht Club Rebuild
American Pole & Timber was chosen as the primary building materials supplier for the rebuild of the docks and boat slips at the Houston Yacht Club after it was nearly decimated during Hurricane Ike’s massive storm surge. Read press release
GeoDeck Selected for LEED Platinum Home
GeoDeck decking from American Pole & Timber was selected as the deck material for the home that may become the first home in Houston to achieve LEED’s Platinum certification. Read press release
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