Wood is often used in the kitchen for a reason – between its durability and versatility, it's pretty much a no-brainer, regardless of the design scheme you select. Usher's kitchen is further proof of ...

Kitchen islands often set the tone for the entire space. One design choice shows how material and placement can turn a ...

Researchers at the University of British Columbia leveraged an unusual discovery into ultra-black material made from wood. The deep, dark black is not the result of any sort of dye or surface coating; ...

Thermal modification is a wood treatment process involving exposure to high temperatures in kilns, reducing moisture content to nearly 0%. This eliminates bonding water and free water within wood ...

When many people think of wood-burning stoves, the chances are that they imagine bulky cast-iron boxes, smoky chimneys and soot-blackened glass. The models that were a mainstay of old cottages and ...

This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows. SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 — Can you imagine a ...

Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a ...

This home in Houston features ACRE shiplap siding finished with a clear coat for extra protection. Across the globe there is pressure to build more housing. At the same time, damages to the climate ...

Rolls-Royce is experimenting with new materials in its vehicles. Step inside the new electric Rolls-Royce Spectre and look closely at the vibrant black wood veneer. The veneer, "obsidian ayous," was ...