From the Japanese cypress to the ponderosa pine, wood has been used in construction for millennia. Though materials like steel and concrete have largely taken over large building construction ...

Right now, you can get a pair of Draper Sunglasses for 65 percent off. Not only will you be saving $150 on a pair of seriously stylish shades — the Japanese cypress wood accents knock it out of the ...

Yet anyone who has visited Japan will be familiar with the woody, evergreen aroma of Japanese cypress, particularly the scent of the most-grown tree, hinoki: it is used as a building material for ...

Japanese-Inspired Home on Kauai Pairs Heritage-Style Architecture With Tesla Power The exterior features Japanese cypress treated by a wood-preservation technique called shou sugi ban, lending it ...