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A History of Wood from the Stone Age to
the 21st Century
This infographic tracks the history of wood as a construction material.
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By Sarah Woods
July 18, 2016
Wood is one of the longest standing building materials in existence, with
evidence showing homes built over 10,000 years ago used timber as a primary
source for construction materials.
Europe’s Neolithic long house–a long, narrow timber dwelling built in 6000 BC– is
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an excellent example.
As one of
the largest
buildings
during
that period,Culture
the
Neolithic long house was solid and massive, with a capacity of housing around
30 people.
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Since then, the discovery of different elements such as bronze and steel have
ewaterqualityever
changed and improved the way wood is applied to building construction. Wood
continues to be used to create both modest buildings such as the log cabin, and
impressive structures such as Chinese temples. Boasting its environmentally
friendly, renewable and extremely durable features, wood remains an extremely
popular choice for both buildings and furnishings.
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