American Wood Council

West - United States
Residential, Commercial
South
Active

American Wood Council is the nationally recognized technical authority and advocate for the sustainable wood building products industry in the codes, standards, legislative, regulatory, and climate policy arenas.

About the Brand

Sustainable by Nature

Wood is highly regarded as the primary choice for sustainable construction due to its unique properties. It is not only abundant in nature but also renewable, allowing it to be an excellent option for reducing carbon footprint in climate-conscious building practices.

Strong, Lightweight & Versatile

Engineered wood products, such as laminated veneer lumber and oriented strand board, are renowned for their outstanding strength-to-weight ratios, a feature that not only boosts construction efficiency but also ensures structural integrity remains uncompromised throughout the building process.

Low Carbon Footprint

Manufacturing wood products emits significantly fewer greenhouse gases compared to concrete or steel, making it an eco-friendly choice. What makes wood even more appealing is its ability to store carbon during its entire lifecycle, which is essential for achieving sustainability objectives in green

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About American Wood Council

www.awc.org

The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, an industry that provides over 450,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. AWC represents 86 percent of the structural wood products industry, and members make products that are essential to everyday life from a renewable resource that absorbs and sequesters carbon.

Leesburg (Corporate Address)

+1 (202) 463-2766

50 Catoctin Circle NE, Suite 201, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, United States of America