Using Whole Trees in Houses

Reminiscent of SunRay Kelly, this architect/forester Roald Gunderson shapes small-diameter trees, then uses them as rafters and framing in the houses he designs. According to this NY Times article, a whole tree is twice as strong as milled lumber, and needless to say, much better for sustainable forests.

In this YouTube video, Roald reminds us that we spend 90-95% of our lives indoors (so it better be good). Is there a slow building movement afoot? (Via Lloyd’s Blog)

Photo credit: Paul Kelley/NY Times