It's wood's time to shine!

School of Architecture

The environmental and economic benefits of engineered wood products in residential and commercial construction were showcased in “Think Wood,” a traveling exhibit at Rudder Plaza Feb. 16 and 17, 2023. James Michael Tate, assistant professor of architecture and a champion of engineered southern yellow pine, talked with visitors at the exhibit. He believes the Texas forestry industry is facing a big opportunity — the prospect of builders’ greatly increased use of Texas lumber, particularly south…