SMART WOOD PRODUCTS ENABLE VERSATILE AND EFFICIENT DESIGN

摘要

The cabins were constructed with solid wood panels using locally-sourced wood affected by the mountain pine beetle. "Wood was used in a new way," says project designer Jorg Rugemer, co-director, Integrated Technology in Architecture Center, University of Utah. "We not only recycled mountain pine beetle wood that otherwise would have decomposed, releasing CO_2 into the atmosphere, but we helped mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and provide a wonderful environment for the Girl Scouts of Utah." These durable wood panels have a lighter carbon footprint than other commonly used building materials.