For many millennia, wood has been a staple construction material, used for everything from housing to tools to weapons and ships. Wood, despite being organic, is a durable and classic material that can last for centuries with proper care. An example of this is the many historical houses and other buildings in North America which still have their original flooring and other wooden surfaces. Meanwhile, China is home to the world’s oldest all-wood, multi-story building, the Pagoda Fogong. Built in 1056, nearly a millennia ago, the Pagoda Fogong is a testament to wood’s durability. Today, while modern buildings are often made from brick, concrete, and steel, houses and furniture are made from a lot of wood. In North America, native hardwood species are regularly logged to make homes and furniture, and there is also the option to use reclaimed wood. Reclaimed wood chairs, reclaimed wood round tables, Continue reading Using Wood in Modern Furniture