Building Sustainably: Ask for Wood

This episode features a conversation with Pat Layton, director of Clemson Wood Utilization + Design Institute, Bruce Lindsey, Regional Director - Southeast US, Wood Products Council, and Scott Davis, Partnership Coordinator of Keeping Forests. Co-host Sam Cook is the Executive Director of Forest Assets for North Carolina State University in the College of Natural Resources, and he also serves as the Vice President of the Natural Resources Foundation.

Sam, Pat, and Bruce discuss the evolving technology of wood and timber in construction and expanding wood markets. They touch on the benefits of implementing wood building construction tactics directly into the design process and how this simple consideration creates a more streamlined and sustainable project. They also talk about finding market opportunities for private landowners to help in the overall management and health of US forests. Sam also speaks with Scott Davis, who summarizes the stories we’ve covered in this season of the podcast. Produced by Lee Schneider. Music by Chuck Leavell. Executive Producer: Judy A. Takats