Japan is one of those countries with centuries of culture that still cling to modern-day life. They have a practice called Shou sugi ban or Yakisugi, a non-toxic method of preserving wood. Shou sugi ...

Timber has always had a place in design, but lately it’s taken on a different role. Instead of being treated as a rustic add-on or a traditional cladding, it’s becoming central to modern ...

The shows sugi ban siding on the Groundswell House in Nova Scotia which makes it maintenance free and attractive. The house was designed by Solterre Design. Shou Sugi Ban (which translates as “the ...

Shou sugi ban, also known as Yakisugi, is an 18th-century traditional Japanese wood-burning technique that enhances the ...