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Wood Engineered at UMD Saves AC Costs

It’s lighter than steel but nearly as strong. It comes from trees but is blindingly white. Outdoors, it stays 12 degrees cooler than the ambient temperature. Does anyone see a market for this as Earth heats up unbearably? Check out the short article and video here.

About TreeStewards

TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, are trained volunteers who work to protect, preserve, and enhance urban tree canopy through public education and volunteer activities such as planting, pruning, and caring for trees.
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