The Suyu-dong wooden wall structure, a 5-storey concrete building in Seoul utilizes a wood-frame-infill system for its exterior and partition walls. A wood frame infill system is a unique hybrid that improves a building’s thermal… more
In November 2010, a Korean field-testing site for pressure-treated specimens of the Canadian refractory species White Spruce and Western Hemlock, was set up in Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. The samples were treated in Canada with the… more
With the arrival of COVID-19, many organizations made the move to operate from remote workplaces. As such, urban dwellers are reconsidering their locational lifestyle choices. There is no doubt that the pandemic will also push architecture… more
Since market development efforts in India began, Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) India has been conducting product trials with local manufacturers as an efficient, cost-effective way of showcasing the advantages of using B.C. wood… more
In the Japanese traditional P&B housing industry, more and more structural designers prefer using SPF dimension lumber for roof rafters and floor joists. This is because dimension lumber is easier to handle and to procure compared… more
In November 2020, Builder Asami Homes began construction of the Kagami Building Project: a 5 storey 2×4 midrise mixed-use commercial structure in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. The building comprises a reinforced concrete first-floor car park,… more
On October 29th, Canada Wood staff visited a new elderly care project going up in Takamatsu, a port city on Japan’s Shikoku Island. This facility will be owned and managed by the Yuyukai Social Welfare Corporation. It is the third… more
September & October 2020 Japan Housing Starts
September total housing starts fell 9.9% year over year to finish at 70,186 units. Owner occupied housing declined 7.0% and rental housing fell 14.8%. The mansion condominium market… more
On November 20, Canada Wood Korea (CWK) closed an MOU agreement with the Mayor of Jinju City. The agreement applied to the Community Center in Munsaneup, Jinju City using Nail-Laminated Timber products. Jinju City has been designated a… more
Recently, Korea made a landmark decision. The governmental Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) revised the Korea Design Standard (KDS), and as of November 9, 2020, abolished the total floor area and height limits for… more
The Korea Architecture Fair and Festival (KAFF) is an annual event organized by Korea’s largest architectural organization, the Korea Institute of Registered Architects (KIRA). Counting more than 10,000 registered architects from all… more
To showcase the unique advantages of using B.C. wood products in hospitality projects, Forestry Innovation Investment India (FII India) recently provided technical support on the construction of a wellness resort. Led by distinguished… more
Since entering the market, product trials have been a key component of Forestry Innovation Investment’s strategy in Vietnam. Through forming inroads with local manufacturers, the team has introduced B.C. softwood products not previously… more
On November 11th, FII China and Canada Wood China (CWC) worked with the China Real Estate Association (CREA) and the Xiongan Green Development Research Institute (XAGDRI) to organize the Canada Wood and China Wood Building Industry Joint… more
On November 12, 2020, the 6th Sino-Canadian Wood Forum was held in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Beijing. The event was hosted by Canada Wood, and co-organized with the Wood and Bamboo Engineering Center of Forest Products Industry Planning and… more
On October 30th, Canada Wood China (CW China) accomplished a significant step in the promotion of wood frame construction for prefabrication in China with the signing of a three-party MOU agreement with the Huaishang district of Bengbu… more
August 2020 Japan Housing Starts
Sluggish market conditions continued to prevail in August as total housing starts fell 9.1% year over year to finish at 69,101 units. Owner occupied housing declined 8.8% and rental housing fell 5.4%. The… more
As reported in this blog previously, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) amended the Building Standard Law (BSL) to streamline fire-related regulations for wooden buildings in order to facilitate increased… more
The non-residential wooden building market is starting to progress in Okinawa thanks to our strategic partnerships with local builders, who we are jointly promoting the use of platform frame construction and Canadian wood products in the… more
During the 2020 Busan Korea Build show at NEEDHAUS factory, a designated NLT (nail-laminated timber) manufacturing and construction company, Canada Wood Korea (CWK) held a kickoff meeting for the Jinju NLT Community Centre Demo Project…. more
