Brother Klaus Field Chapel in Wachendorf features 112 tree trunk tent structure. Kolumba Art Museum in Cologne presents changing juxtapositions of ancient and modern art. Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2000 constructed from 144 km of sustainable timber. Kunsthaus Bregenz uses etched glass shingles to direct daylight into four exhibition floors
Nature and mountains were central to Japanese art since Shinto religion. Yamato-e style developed from Chinese influences, replacing Chinese natural motifs. Zen philosophy influenced traditional art, especially ink painting
Second edition published March 9, 2020 by Birkhäuser. Explains panel, frame and hybrid construction systems. Includes 13 international case studies with detailed construction drawings. Covers wood's low CO2 footprint and global housing solutions
Wooden structures have been used for over a thousand years. 80% of US houses are wooden, with 85% in New Zealand. Modern technology has improved wood construction capabilities. Wood Innovation Centre reached 30 meters in height. Wood structures are more flexible and earthquake-resistant
EN 1995-1-1 is a European standard for timber structures design. Standard approved by CEN in 2004, replacing ENV 1995-1-1:1993. Available in English, French and German versions. Supersedes EN 1995-1-1:1993 and incorporates 2006 corrigendum
CEN approved this European Standard on April 23, 2004. Available in English, French, and German versions. CEN members must comply with national standard requirements