by ssbhayani | Sep 6, 2024 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
A recent article in Architectural Digest explores the appeal of burl (also known as burr) wood, a unique material characterized by its swirling, intricate grain patterns. Often used in luxury furniture and décor, burl wood adds a touch of natural elegance and...
by ssbhayani | Sep 6, 2024 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
Metropolis Magazine just released a selection of books focused on timber architecture, showcasing the material’s versatility and growing relevance in sustainable design. These books explore various aspects of timber construction, from historical uses to innovative...
by ssbhayani | Sep 6, 2024 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
NELMA’s home state of Maine, might be getting a new flag showcasing the magnificent Eastern White Pine tree! The new design was the work of Adam Lemire of Gardiner. Although it closely resembles the flag bearing a pine tree and blue star already seen across the state,...
by ssbhayani | May 9, 2024 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
More to come soon on this exciting news! “Our long wait is over. 18 months after the United Soccer League granted Portland, Maine its first fully professional soccer club, five years after Maine soccer legend Gabe Hoffman-Johnson started drumming up connections and...
by ssbhayani | Mar 11, 2024 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
It has a name: Biophilia. It means “love of life or living things,” and it was coined by social psychologist Erich Fromm in 1964. But designers and architects have intuitively known that connecting our loving spaces to other living spaces is a recipe for happy...
by ssbhayani | Feb 20, 2024 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
In 2018, NELMA’s popular Sustainable Versatility Design Awards announced a new challenge for architect and design students: Design a sustainable domicile on the moon made primarily of wood. Well, it’s happening. Soft of. In a recent article titled, “NASA and Japan...
