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FII provides blog stories and news updates to keep the BC forest industry informed on our programs, partner activities and advancements in supporting the provincial forest sector.

A close-up shot shows the curved top and doorway of a thermally modified hemlock sauna. The light-colored wood has vertical panels and a smooth, rounded arch forming the roof and the top of the doorframe. A small, round ventilation hole is visible near the peak of the arch. The interior of the sauna is dark and out of focus. In the blurred background, stacks of lumber are visible.
A close-up shot shows the curved top and doorway of a thermally modified hemlock sauna. The light-colored wood has vertical panels and a smooth, rounded arch forming the roof and the top of the doorframe. A small, round ventilation hole is visible near the peak of the arch. The interior of the sauna is dark and out of focus. In the blurred background, stacks of lumber are visible.
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April 7, 2025

Thermally modified western hemlock gains traction in Vietnam

Giang Minh Co., Ltd., a well-established manufacturer of saunas and furniture, has expanded its use of BC wood by incorporating thermally modified western hemlock, thanks to support from FII Vietnam. This move builds on their use of sustainable BC forest...

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Rending of Vienna House, a seven-storey, multi-family building.
Rending of Vienna House, a seven-storey, multi-family building.
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March 8, 2025

Vienna House: Affordable and sustainable multi-family housing

Photo: Rendering courtesy of Public Architecture Vienna House explores and showcases mass timber as a solution to help alleviate the...

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February 5, 2025

Governing sustainably – western hemlock adds a touch of sophistication to Indian civic hall

The Indore Nagar Parishad Assembly Hall demonstrates how natural materials can create a stunning and functional space for modern governance....

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December 20, 2024

The Monkey Bar becomes an urban tropical dreamscape

The iconic Monkey Bar, India’s first gastropub, highlights the versatility of Canadian wood in its recent renovation. Established in 2012,...

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December 18, 2024

TORY, not tiny—a new approach to modular homes

Photos: Younglim Historically, the vast majority of wood-frame buildings in South Korea have been constructed on-site. For several reasons, including...

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December 16, 2024

From blueprint to built: Celebrating the summer’s completed mass timber demonstration program projects

Alliance Française de Vancouver Visit the AVF project profile (external link) Located in Vancouver’s Cambie Corridor, the new Alliance Française...

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December 10, 2024

Bridging knowledge gaps with technical expertise in Vietnam

Photos: FII Vietnam As interest in softwoods from British Columbia (BC) continues to increase, there is growing opportunity for technical...

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December 6, 2024

Commercial demonstration projects in India

Photos: FII India If a picture is worth 1,000 words, consider the value of a real-life demonstration over a marketing...

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November 29, 2024

A strategic approach to boosting demand for Real Cedar partnership

Photo: Frits de Vries Halfmoon Bay | Architect: Patrick Warren | Photos: Ema Peter Through the Real Cedar brand, the...

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November 28, 2024

Closing knowledge gaps in mass timber construction

Through the Wood First program, FII helps expand B.C.’s capacity to make value-added wood products and building systems. This added...

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