Developing the wood construction market in Korea comes with several challenges. Identifying them and working toward tangible solutions is key for industries and government in Korea to move together. In an effort to elevate policy issues… more
A recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Research shows that wood frame construction (WFC) projects can greatly reduce carbon emissions during the building’s full life cycle compared with steel and concrete structures, which is… more
China’s GDP increased 6.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2019, slowing from a 6.4 percent expansion in the previous three-month period and matching market expectations. It was the lowest growth rate since the first quarter… more
“A wood infill wall system could provide a common solution for load-bearing frames made from steel and concrete. The increasingly stringent requirement for energy-efficient buildings in Korea is among the main driving forces behind the… more
To learn more about advanced building systems in Japan and Canada, 17 Korean delegates joined a 12-day Technical Mission to Canada for Industrialized Wood Frame Construction (WFC) Technology from July 3-14. We were excited to have many… more
As part of our current market access technical development projects, COFI and the Japan 2×4 Home Builders Association are aiming to obtain the ministerial approval of floor/roof diaphragms made from dimension based Nail-Laminated… more
Due in part to an unusually long Golden Week Holiday this year to market the commencement of the Reiwa imperial era, May total housing starts slumped 8.7% to 72,581 units. Rental housing continued to trail year prior results, falling… more
The Matechstone Taixing project supported by Canada Wood China (CW China) was completed in June. It is the first commercial demonstration project using a precast concrete and wood infill building envelop system in China. A project opening… more
An early summer trip to visit five wooden resort hotels built with Canadian lumber in and nearby Hangzhou city attracted more than 50 professionals in mid-June, including five real estate developers from central and eastern China. After… more
A uniquely designed mid-rise 2×4 nursing home commenced operation on July 1, 2019. It is centrally located in Tokyo’s Setagaya-ward and it will be the third large 2×4 elderly care project to be built in this city in the last… more
On June 25th, Canada Wood Japan’s Shawn Lawlor delivered a lecture on sustainable green building at Showa Women’s University Department of Architecture. A total of 89 undergraduate students attended the lecture. The topics included an… more
COFI shippers got together at Canada Wood Tokyo office on June 19th to review recent market access and market development topics. Canada Wood Tokyo Office hosts these shipper’s meetings approximately 4 times a year for Tokyo based… more
The 2019 BC Wood Design Awards nominated three projects from Korea under the International Category.
1.Seo Hyang Gak -Studio The Won
2.Chalet Boomerang -Studio The Won
Designed by Studio The Won, the two projects—Seo Hyang Gak and… more
Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (IACF) operated by Dankook University and Canada Wood Korea (CWK) signed an MOU to agree to advance the business opportunities for wood frame construction by enhancing technical exchange and talent… more
SOLTO Jibin Architects won the design contest for the remodeling and expansion of Sokcho Government Employee Training Centre building operated by Seoul City government.
The building has a total area of 10,333 square metre floor space that… more
April total housing starts fell 5.7% to 79,389 units. Owner occupied, single-family housing remained strong, rising 9.2%. Rental housing continued to lag, falling 16.7% for the 8th consecutive month. Wooden housing essentially held flat at… more
Canada wood is focused on diversifying markets for Canadian wood products. To deliver results Canada Wood Group actively promotes and supports the innovation in manufacturing and increased uses of wood in building design and construction…. more
Urban regeneration is quickly becoming the most important core value and the best urban management method in Korea’s urban policies. In response to the rising demand for more urban buildings, the National Institute of Forest Science… more
In April, we informed you that the “Optimal house”, light wood frame single family house with the MP Wall system was completed for the first time in Korea at Maple Village in Yongin. A total of twenty single family wood frame houses… more
Canada Wood Korea(CWK) Training program alumni Mr. Wang, chief architect of Sosol Architects has recently announced the winner of ‘Naepo Natural Playground Design Competition’ and he will be leading the master plan of the Naepo… more
