In this issue
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FROM THE FOREST
IWPA President Michael Schultz introduces the 18th edition of International Wood Magazine & Buyers Guide, reflecting on a year of change and inviting readers to the 66th Annual World of Wood Convention in April 2022.
By Michael Schultz
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IWPA Welcomes Bradley McKinney as New Executive Director
The International Wood Products Association has named Bradley McKinney its new executive director, bringing extensive government affairs and international trade experience from roles at the Export-Import Bank and U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands blends tropical modernist design with sustainability, featuring a PEFC-certified timber James Turrell Skyspace engineered without internal columns and sourced through a mapped, verified supply chain.
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Renovation Revolution – A Focus on Trends
How the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped home renovation priorities, from dedicated home offices to expanded outdoor living spaces, with international woods like Sapele, Beli, Garapa, and Tigerwood meeting demand for natural, warm materials.
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Using Blockchain Technology to Combat Illegal Logging
ForesTrust, LLC, launched by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, leverages blockchain technology to bring transparency and traceability to the wood supply chain, helping combat illegal logging and streamline forest certification.
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The Montreal Biodome - Connecting People with the Environment
Montreal's renovated Biodome uses over 8,000 linear feet of FSC-certified Ipé for walkways and staircases that wind through five immersive ecosystems, chosen for its durability, thermal tolerance, and natural aesthetic.
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Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel Pioneers the Use of Tigerwood in Grand Case
Le Temps des Cerises Beach Hotel in Grand Case, Saint Martin, showcases Tigerwood supplied by Robinson Lumber Company as decking, flooring, wall cladding and furniture—offering a durable, naturally rot- and insect-resistant alternative to Ipé in the Caribbean.
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An Artisan's Use of Tonewoods
Luthier Brian Itzkin crafts bespoke classical guitars in the Spanish tradition, using tonewoods like European Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Maple and Rosewood to achieve distinct acoustical qualities prized by musicians and collectors.
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A chunk of wood can make an awesome guitar
JetBlue pilot and woodworker Louis Cibelli combines his passions by designing and crafting custom solid-body electric guitars from premium woods like Bubinga Pommele, Ebony, Rosewood and Mahogany.
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The DSN Community Center - Innovation for the Greater Good
J. Gibson McIlvain Co. designed an innovative modular Ipé siding system for the DSN Community Center in Deal, NJ, turning decking offcuts into 24" x 24" shingle-style panels that are durable, weatherproof, and easy to replace.
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Roofs and Patios Come of Age
Pedestal-mounted Ipé deck tile systems are transforming rooftops, patios and pool decks with fast, flexible, self-leveling installations that cut labor and deliver stunning parquet-style aesthetics.
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Forging form, function and beauty into living art
Award-winning bladesmith Steven Bryan crafts bespoke knives and swords using exotic woods like African Blackwood, Snakewood, and Olivewood, blending performance and beauty into handcrafted living art.
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Art in Fine Forms - Exposes the Aesthetic Nature of Joints, Pegs, Hinges and Complex Woodwork
Inspired by the Gamble House, California woodworker Ramon Ramirez of Art in Fine Forms crafts doors, windows, cabinetry and furniture in the Greene & Greene tradition, favoring African Mahogany for its durability and beauty.
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NATURE'S PALETTE: A RESOURCE FOR SELECTING WOOD SPECIES
A comprehensive reference guide to imported wood species, featuring common and scientific names, the Janka hardness scale, and detailed profiles of popular species like Ipé, Sapele, Bubinga, Garapa, and Tigerwood.
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Company Headquarters Wows and Inspires
Inside Bohlke Veneer Company's Fairfield, Ohio headquarters, where themed conference rooms showcase ash, maple, madrone burl, redwood and anigre veneers—a 20-year-old collaboration with Mock Woodworking that still wows visitors.
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Guide to the Advertisers
A directory of advertisers featured in the issue, including lumber suppliers, industry associations, and forestry organizations with their contact information and websites.