Hardwoods in Green Building: Plantation-grown Eucalyptus Makes its Mark as a Versatile, Sustainable Exotic Species

摘要

As concerns grow about climate change and other potential impacts on the human and natural environment, design professionals are increasingly challenged in specifying sustainable architectural materials. Hardwoods have always been popular choices in architectural finish applications due to their natural appeal, beauty, and durability. Yet concerns about deforestation and illegal logging - especially in tropical areas - have led designers to question the role of hardwoods in green building.