Is wood a materiel of the past or the future?

Is wood a materiel of the past or the future?

Forestry and the use of wood are more controversial than ever. On the one hand, there is a conflation between shocking images of deforestation in tropical areas and the reality of the increase in the forest estate on the European continent. On the other hand, some...
10 good reasons to study in the wood industry

10 good reasons to study in the wood industry

The wood industry in France employs 400,000 people across various professions that touch all areas of life, from cradle to grave, including furniture, construction, energy, and biomaterials. Training in wood-related careers allows both men and women to work in a...
10 remarkable buildings made of wood

10 remarkable buildings made of wood

Wood architecture and construction are incredibly diverse and rich, throughout the world and across the ages. At ENSTIB, we train engineering and architecture students each year through the Architecture Wood Construction (ABC) Master’s programme and specialisation...
Should We Heat with Wood?

Should We Heat with Wood?

Wood energy is at the heart of national energy transition strategies. 7.4 million French households heat with wood, according to a study by ADEME published in October 2023. If efficient appliances are used, wood heating is one of the main energy-related ways to reduce...