Promoting the North American Hardwood Species Guide:
A Resource for Designers and Contractors
The North American Hardwood Species Guide is an invaluable tool created by NHLA in partnership with the Real American Hardwood® Coalition and the U.S. Forest Service. Designed specifically for designers, architects, and contractors, this guide showcases 14 of the most commonly available hardwood species. With a focus on visual and practical benefits, it's tailored to help professionals choose the right species for their projects while enhancing the end user's experience.
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A Comprehensive Resource for the Industry
The North American Hardwood Species Guide is more than a simple catalog-it's a hands-on resource designed to inspire and inform. The guide is presented as a trifold with inserts containing card-sized samples of each species. These physical samples allow users to feel, see, and explore the texture, color, and versatility of hardwood species. This makes it an indispensable tool for designers and contractors working on projects that demand both beauty and durability.
Why the Species Guide Matters
- Empowering Designers and Contractors
Designers and contractors frequently face the challenge of choosing the right material for a project. The guide simplifies this decision by offering a palpable and visual reference, ensuring materials meet aesthetic and functional needs.
- Enhancing Communication with End Users
The guide becomes a bridge between professionals and their clients. Contractors can use it to explain and demonstrate the benefits of each species, helping end users make confident decisions that align with their vision.
- Biophilic Design Benefits
As natural materials gain prominence in design, the guide highlights how hardwood enhances spaces by fostering a connection to nature. The samples allow users to see and feel the story each species tells, creating spaces that are beautiful, functional, and emotionally resonant.
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Brooke Pajkurich
NHLA d.b.a. Real American Hardwood
memphis TN
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