Touch Wood: The Rediscovery of a Building Material

Wood demands to be touched. It embodies not only a feeling of well-being and stability, but also a natural charm that is comforting and life-affirming. This economical, multifunctional and renewable resource has been in use as a building material for centuries; yet in the current age of energy consciousness and ecological awareness it is gaining fresh attention. Today's architects are testing bold new interpretations of this traditional building material, resulting in some very special buildings.