Author: rpalma
Raw metal. Rock and Brick. Reclaimed and rustic wood. Mixed materials. What style are we referring to? Whether you said “industrial” or “rustic”, you’re right! What is “rustic”? What’s great about rustic is that anything goes — just so long as it’s comfortable, simple and functional! Found objects and repurposed materials are staples, such as […]
Source: Crested Butte News In 2005, Crested Butte resident Jeff Moffett sat in a wood-fired hot tub on his Gold Basin property several miles south of Hartman Rocks Recreation Area. Looking up at the Douglas fir trees surrounding the tub, he noticed a lot of brown needles. The trees appeared to be dying, but determining the […]
Source: Washington Post Living Near Trees is Good for Your.Health In a new paper published Thursday, a team of researchers present a compelling case for why urban neighborhoods filled with trees are better for your physical health. The research appeared in the open access journal Scientific Reports. The large study builds on a body of […]
Check out what these guys are doing with Beetle Kill Pine. Support and help spread the word! About Beetle Killed Longboards www.beetlekilled.com For us, it all started with a trip to Utah. In 2013 we participated in a project called Designers & Forests where a small group of interested individuals engaged in a conversation about their, and […]
Source: Sun Star UNDERSTANDING the environmental impacts when using certain materials, specifically wood, is important so end-users could see its real benefits. American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) executive director Michael Snow said it is also equally important for people to understand why trees have to be harvested before they die. “By not harvesting mature trees, we […]