From the Forest
Welcome to the tenth edition of International Wood
Welcome to the tenth edition of International Wood. This edition showcases new and exciting uses of exotic woods in a variety of applications. This year's magazine features articles on exotic woods in hi-tech applications, innovative uses for traditional materials like plywood, and of course, stunning residential applications. IW also includes the must-have Buyers Guide for the industry. This sourcing guide shows the network of IWPA members around the world that can help you source the best in imported woods.
As the President of IWPA, it gives me great pleasure to present this tenth edition of IW. Over 15,000 subscribers receive this magazine, and no matter if you are an architect, an interior designer, a member of the industry, or a consumer, there will be something for you in these pages. From the Adobe Headquarters to zebrawood pens, from big buildings to innovative iPad-cases, IW represents the spectrum of exotic wood species and sizes.
This edition continues the tradition of excellence started ten years ago – you can look at our retrospective of cover art on pages 12 and 13. IWPA welcomes a new Editor and a new Executive Director with this edition as well, and I know you will enjoy the projects they have selected.
It is my hope that you will find International Wood a resource like I do. The articles show everything our products are capable of, and our Buyer's Guide will help you create similar masterpieces of your own.
To learn more about IWPA and the wood we import, I would like to invite you to join us in St. Petersburg, Florida from March 5-7th, 2014 for our annual convention. We're planning a full and engaging program and you will be hearing from architects, designers, economists, and many other leaders in the industry. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy the warmth and fun of Florida while learning how to grow your business.
To learn more visit iwpawood.org.
Sincerely,
Cindy Newman • IWPA President 2013-2014 • Newman Lumber Company
Nature's Palette
The forests provide a natural, wondrous and renewable palette of wood species in an amazing multitude of colors and grain patterns. There are literally thousands of species globally that spark the imagination of our readers. Each edition of International Wood provides insight into the wide range of projects that successfully incorporate imported species. We have made every effort to identify the species referenced in this edition by its more common name and Genus species below. Clearly communicate your needs with a U.S. importer, manufacturer or supplier who can best assist you in locating the most appropriate species for your project.
- Anegre (Aningeria spp.)
- Ayous (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
- Balau, Red (Shorea spp.)
- Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
- Birch, Baltic (Betula spp.)
- Birch, Karlian (Betula spp.)
- Bloodwood (Brosimum paraense)
- Bocote (Cordia spp.)
- Brazilian cherry/jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril)
- Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.)
- Cedar, Spanish (Cedrela odorata)
- Cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa)
- Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata)
- Doussie (Afzelia spp)
- Ebony (Diospyros spp.)
- Elm, Carpathian (Ulmus spp.)
- Garapa (Apuleia leiocarpa)
- Ipé (Tabebuia spp.)
- Iroko (Chlorophora excelsa)
- Khaya/African mahogany (Khaya spp.)
- Limba, Black (Terminalia superba)
- Macassar ebony (Diospyros spp.)
- Mahogany, Honduran (Swietenia macrophylla)
- Maple (Acer spp.)
- Massaranduba/Brazilian redwood (Manilkara spp.)
- Meranti/lauan (Shorea spp.)
- Obeche (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
- Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana)
- Padauk (Pterocarpus spp.)
- Paldao (Dracontomelon dao)
- Pau ferro (Machaerium spp.)
- Primavera (Cybistax donnell-smithii)
- Purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.)
- Rosewood (Dalbergia spp.)
- Rosewood, Madagascar (Dalbergia baroni)
- Santos rosewood/pau ferro (Machaerium spp.)
- Sapele (Entandrophragma spp.)
- Shedua (Guibourtia ehie)
- Spruce, Sitka (Picea sitchensis)
- Teak (Tectona grandis)
- Walnut (Juglans spp.)
- Wenge (Millettia laurentii)
- Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis)
References:
- USDA Forest Products Lab: www.fpl.fs.fed.us/search/commonname_request.php
- The Wood Database: www.wood-database.com
Frequently asked questions
What is featured in the tenth edition of International Wood magazine?+
The tenth edition showcases exotic woods in hi-tech applications, innovative uses for traditional materials like plywood, and stunning residential applications. It also includes the industry Buyers Guide listing IWPA members worldwide who can help source imported woods.
Who authored the President's letter in the tenth edition of International Wood?+
The letter was written by Cindy Newman of Newman Lumber Company, who served as IWPA President for 2013-2014.
When and where was the IWPA 2014 annual convention scheduled to take place?+
The IWPA annual convention was scheduled for March 5-7, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The program featured architects, designers, economists, and other industry leaders.
How many subscribers receive International Wood magazine?+
According to the President's letter, over 15,000 subscribers receive International Wood, including architects, interior designers, industry members, and consumers.
What resources does International Wood recommend for identifying wood species?+
The magazine references the USDA Forest Products Lab (www.fpl.fs.fed.us/search/commonname_request.php) and The Wood Database (www.wood-database.com) as resources for identifying species by common and scientific names.
Why does International Wood list both common and scientific names for wood species?+
The magazine identifies species by common name and Genus species to help readers clearly communicate their needs with U.S. importers, manufacturers, or suppliers who can assist in locating the most appropriate species for a project.