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Words on Wood

AHEC Europe
Timber
Wood Veneers
Sustainability
Architecture
Woodworking Techniques
Timber Industry
Architectural Education
Sustainable Materials
Design Innovation
Interior Design
Furniture Design
Woodworking
Timber Materials
Climate Change
Environmental Impact
Forestry Management
Design
Kenn Busch
Judith Lösing
Hanif Kara

This podcast offers a deep dive into some of the big issues surrounding forests and our relationship to them and serves as a platform for cross-disciplinary discussion. Drawing on the work of scientists, conservationists, forestry professionals, academics, designers and architects, Words on Wood is a space for frank reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by working with forests. ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes35Founded5 years ago
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A special deep dive into Forested Future, a new documentary telling the story of the hardwood forests of the eastern United States. Across this episode, we speak with the film’s makers and characters, discussing the significance of the film for commu... more

In this episode, we examine a range of new conservation projects that offer different ways of understanding the forest and new opportunities for audiences to connect with them. We examine the stories we’re telling about forests, and how they can help... more

In this episode, we explore the significance of timber design being tied to the landscape and resources of the site on which it is built or manufactured, examining the opportunities and limitations of using local materials for local projects, and the... more

Does it matter where our wood comes from? In this episode, we explore why provenance is one of the central questions facing the timber industry today, and the arguments for new forms of certification that can meet the challenges it poses. Speakers fe... more

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Recent Guests

Fred Pearce
Environment journalist
Independent environment press
Episode: S5E6: The Forest on Film with Alison Brooks, Petr Krejčí, Fred Pearce, Van Wagner and Joey Awonohopay
Joey Awonohopay
Director of language and culture department, Menominee Nation
Menominee Nation
Episode: S5E6: The Forest on Film with Alison Brooks, Petr Krejčí, Fred Pearce, Van Wagner and Joey Awonohopay
Alison Brooks
Founder and creative director, Alison Brooks Architects
Alison Brooks Architects
Episode: S5E6: The Forest on Film with Alison Brooks, Petr Krejčí, Fred Pearce, Van Wagner and Joey Awonohopay
Anab Jain
Co-founder of Superflux, designer/artist exploring speculative futures
Superflux; University of Applied Arts Vienna
Episode: S5E5: Seeing the wood through the trees with Anna Bates, Anab Jain and Samy Rio
Anna Bates
Curator of furniture and product design (1900 to now) at the V&A
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
Episode: S5E5: Seeing the wood through the trees with Anna Bates, Anab Jain and Samy Rio
Samy Rio
Industrial designer focused on forest-based territories in the Cevennes
Independent designer, working in the Sevenne forest
Episode: S5E5: Seeing the wood through the trees with Anna Bates, Anab Jain and Samy Rio
Viktoria Millentrup
Architect, Millentrup Architects (formerly at Big Bjarke Ingels Group)
Millentrup Architects / Big Bjarke Ingels Group
Episode: S5E4: Expanded Provenance featuring Seetal Solanki, Viktoria Millentrup and Rupert Oliver
Rupert Oliver
Environmental Policy Director, American Hardwood Export Council
American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)
Episode: S5E4: Expanded Provenance featuring Seetal Solanki, Viktoria Millentrup and Rupert Oliver
Seetal Solanki
Director and Founder of MATTER
MATTER
Episode: S5E3: Where's your timber from? with Seetal Solanki, Jade Saunders, Ben Gunneberg and Tim Brownlee

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Oli Stratford
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Evie Hall
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Fantastic conversations about the future of forests and wood

    Brilliant conversations about the ecological, architectural, economic contexts of forests and building with wood in the 21st century. I’m an amateur woodworker, not a professional designer or architect, and I found these to be enormously engaging and thought provoking conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajh111
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative for woodworker that loves the natural world.

    Great topics for anyone interested in woodworking and design. I love the merger of science, ecosystems, economics, politics and everything else into the topic of wood. I wish they were longer and went into even more depth on each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    allenworb
    United States5 years ago

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The content is considered engaging and informative for both professionals in the field and interested laypeople.
Many find the conversations thought-provoking, especially regarding sustainable forestry practices.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on the complex interactions between ecology and design.

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#181
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#222
France/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#36
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#61
Finland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#69
South Korea/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#81
Austria/Science/Nature

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S5E5: Seeing the wood through the trees with Anna Bates, Anab Jain and Samy Rio
Q: What is the core aim of Superflux's approach to forests in their installations?
To use speculative design to reveal different possible futures, engaging people physically with embodied experiences that prompt reflection on current ecological and social values.
S5E3: Where's your timber from? with Seetal Solanki, Jade Saunders, Ben Gunneberg and Tim Brownlee
Q: How can consumers know where timber comes from?
Certification schemes and tools like World Forest ID provide assurances or verifications, but neither can single-handedly solve provenance; a combination of traceability, economics, and due diligence is needed.
S5E3: Where's your timber from? with Seetal Solanki, Jade Saunders, Ben Gunneberg and Tim Brownlee
Q: Why is provenance important for timber selection?
Because the origin of timber affects ecosystem health, community impacts, and the ability to sustain forests, not just the material properties.
S5E3: Where's your timber from? with Seetal Solanki, Jade Saunders, Ben Gunneberg and Tim Brownlee
Q: What is the overriding message of the podcast about wood?
The hosts acknowledge the traditional positive framing of wood as a renewable material but explore the need to consider provenance, ecological context, and social/economic impacts to make responsible choices about timber sourcing.
S5E1: The Neurology of Timber with Andrea Bariselli, Dorte Mandrup and Suchi Reddy
Q: How do experts versus non-experts differ in evaluating wood, and what does that imply for design communication?
Experts assess through technical criteria such as finish and precision, while non-experts respond to immediacy and naturalness, implying that communication about wood should bridge technical knowledge with sensory, emotional storytelling to be effective.

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Engaging in interdisciplinary conversations, this show explores critical issues related to forests, sustainability, and design. Episodes feature insights from a diverse range of experts including scientists, conservationists, designers, and architects, all sharing their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that arise from our relationship with woodlands. Highlights include discussions on contemporary woodworking techniques, sustainable forestry practices, and the integration of ecological knowledge into design, making it valuable for anyone interested in the interplay between nature and craftsmanship.

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