Canada Wood Japan has partnered with leading Japanese builders to promote the Midply high-performance shear wall system. Recently, Shawn conducted an interview with Ichijo Komuten Ltd., a major builder who advocates of Midply, to highlight the benefits of this Canadian innovation in enhancing seismic resistance for homes.
Enshi’s journey from tradition to modern wood construction
The city of Enshi embraces sustainable tourism through modern wood construction, with Xuan’en County preserving traditional stilt houses and promoting eco-friendly architecture to support economic growth and cultural heritage.
Boom in Large-Scale Wooden Building Construction Across South Korea
South Korea is expanding its mass timber construction, driven by sustainable design and carbon neutrality goals, with major projects like Gangwon’s new government office, Daejeon’s wooden terminal, and Seoul’s hybrid wood library showcasing this trend.
Preliminary Test of 90 min. Fireproof Structural Assemblies
Japan 2×4 Home Builders Association and Canada Wood Japan conducted a preliminary test on a 90-minute fireproof wall structure, aiming to develop a lighter 2-layer gypsum board solution to support mid-rise wooden buildings. The test showed promise for the 25mm + 25mm wall structure
Kochi Prefecture’s first four-storey wooden commercial building, “Agariya Bese,” has topped off in Kochi City, constructed using platform frame construction (PFC) and 2×6 wall panels. Designed for versatility with varying floor heights, this one-hour fireproof structure showcases the potential for 2×4 and mid-rise wood construction in the region.
Canada Wood Japan/COFI Support Members at Trade Show
Canada Wood/COFI Japan’s new poster panels, spotlighting the sustainability and strength of Canadian wood products, attracted over 15,000 attendees at the Japan Kenzai Fair, promoting climate-friendly building solutions.
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