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Students at Ryerson University are doing their part to support a healthier future for the building industry. Their recent collaboration with the Endeavor Centre resulted in the construction of a net-zero energy home, in an attempt to meet “the highest goals in sustainable building.” A primary goal for the students was to build a structure […]

Elizabeth Heider, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects for her contributions to both the profession and society. Her analytical work helped establish the actual value of sustainability in architecture, and to define today’s environmental standards- including the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Yet despite her […]

Welcome to the new Behind the Ply, Columbia Forest Products’ bi-monthly e-newsletter dedicated to the A&D/ specifier community. It is guaranteed NOT to be just another piece of marketing material to delete from your inbox (if you want sales info click here). Instead, the intention is truly to get “Behind the Ply,” and deliver different […]

Columbia Forest Products has been involved with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon program almost from its beginning 2002 by coming onboard in 2005 by donating wood products (hardwood plywood panels) of various types dependant on the project specifications.  If you are not familiar with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon program, it […]