Mexico Campus Pavilion Uses Mirror Acrylic, Timber in 36 m² Design
The Sfumato Pavilion at ITESO in Tlaquepaque, Mexico, uses mirror acrylic and timber to transform a 6 x 6 x 6 meter steel frame into a temporary installation for 2026.
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Design VoicesHaikou Workers’ Center Uses Steel, Timber for 57,411 m2 ComplexThe cultural and sports facility in Hainan, China, designed by CADG, features a stepped structure and photovoltaic roof, adapting to its tropical coastal climate.
Design VoicesSt Regis Singapore Finishes USD44 Million Renovation, Updates 299 GuestroomsThe refurbishment, led by FBEYE International, introduced eco-composite flooring with up to 50% recycled material and smart room technology across 299 guestrooms and event spaces.
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Despite a government announcement to halt forest expansion for rice, 5.67 million hectares were recently designated for utilization permits, while 11,500 hectares for rice and 40,000 hectares for sugarcane have already been cleared in Papua.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will require companies to verify deforestation-free and legal sourcing for wood products, including furniture and veneers, from December 30, 2026.
A binational NAFTA panel has fully upheld a US subsidy finding against Canadian softwood lumber, leaving a combined duty deposit of 35.16% in place for producers exporting to the United States.
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