American hardwood
Events
KEEP: Forever Objects by six Australian architects
AHEC’s KEEP exhibition at Cult Sydney sees six Australian architects craft lasting furniture pieces, on view until 4th October.
Articles
The material and the maker: Four projects by some of India’s top designers
The second installment in our three-part series on collaborations between the world’s best designers and the American Hardwood Export Council
Events
Discovered Singapore presents 10 hardwood creations by emerging APAC designers
The American Hardwood Export Council promotes the works of next-gen designers through Discovered Singapore exhibition happening from 16 to 22 May at Red Dot Design Museum Singapore.
Articles
Four Australian projects which embrace the beauty of American Hardwood
American Hardwoods are known for their unmatched beauty, diversity of species and sustainability. Here we take a look at some of the most significant projects that have paved the way for the ongoing success of American hardwoods in Australian design.
Articles
Jarrod Lim pushes the boundaries of wood furniture
Renowned designer Jarrod Lim on his modern interpretation of the peacock chair, his adoption of thermally modified American red oak and his collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).
Furniture
Sun yourself on this outdoor timber chair by Jarrod Lim
We can’t get enough of this outdoor timber chair – the Sun Lounge – presented at FIND Design Fair Asia. Designed for superior comfort and longevity – Jarrod Lim’s newest seating piece was on show at the fair’s EMERGE showcase.
Ideas
Wood experts draw out a new blueprint for a low-carbon future
Industry thought leaders attending the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) 26th Southeast Asia and Greater China Convention have outlined the role of wood in securing a sustainable future. Here’s what you need to know.
Furniture
5 renowned Indian architects reimagine the jhoola using American hardwoods
Annkur Khosla, Naresh V Narasimhan, Prem Nath, Sanjay Puri, and Sonali and Manit Rastogi reinterpret the traditional Indian swing seat in collaboration with AHEC and THINK! Design.
Articles
American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design
The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.
Events
Lifecycles by Nathan Yong explores the tenets of sustainable furniture design
Designer Nathan Yong launched his latest furniture collection, Lifecycles, created in collaboration with American Hardwood Export Council.
People
AHEC’s Michael Snow on bettering the built environment with sustainable American hardwoods
Michael Snow, Executive Director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) challenges the misconceptions regarding wood and the environment, and shares key takeaways from this year’s AHEC convention held in Thailand.
Articles
American hardwood helps us rethink sustainable design
Many designers claim that sustainability is at the core of their work, but what does this actually mean? In collaboration with local designers, the American Hardwood Export Council puts its materials to the test.
Events
It’s all in the process: Tom Fereday’s ‘External Review’
The American Hardwood Export Council and Tom Fereday recently launched External Review – a reflection of the Cove Lounge’s design process, from start to finish.
Articles
American hardwood answers a growing demand for sustainable timber
American hardwood may just be the answer to our timber shortage woes, and our stringent sustainability requirements. The American Hardwood Export Council provides indispensable insight into the topic.
Events
4 winning furniture designs from AHEC Indonesia Design Camp
The design camp which ran from January to March this year culminating in four winning furniture designs that will be produced for display.
Events
5 notable installations from the 2021 London Design Festival’s Designposts initiative
The Designposts project at the 2021 London Design Festival explores the beauty of hardwood while celebrating emerging local talents and the creative history of London’s neighbourhoods.
Products
Roger&Sons revitalises the art of woodworking in Singapore
Roger&Sons emphatic approach and eco-conscious philosophy are key to keeping the vanishing trade of woodworking alive in Singapore.