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Words on Wood

Words on Wood

AHEC Europe

This podcast offers a deep dive into some of the big issues surrounding forests and our relationship to them and serves as a platform for cross-disciplinary discussion. Drawing on the work of scientists, conservationists, forestry professionals, academics, designers and architects, Words on Wood is a space for frank reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by working with forests.


Created in conjunction with Disegno, the Quarterly Journal of Design.



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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Words on Wood episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Words on Wood for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Words on Wood episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

This episode dives into the significance of forests to climate change, their role in reducing carbon in the atmosphere, and the importance of carbon sequestration for architecture and product design, with guests Andrew Waugh, Galina Churkina and Sean Sutcliffe.


This episode was hosted by Kristina Rapacki and Oli Stratford and was produced by Evi Hall.



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While technology and digital processes accelerate and permeate design, a number of designers have turned towards traditional craft processes to find contemporary modes of expression. Designer Stephen Burks and Orhan Niksic of Bosnian furniture brand Zanat join the podcast to talk about their approaches towards traditional woodwork and how 21st-century design can find fresh social resonances in timeworn techniques.

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Words on Wood - Tree shorts: tulipwood
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10/14/21 • 11 min

A bitesize episode exploring American tulipwood, its properties and commentary from architect Alison Brooks on its use in The Smile, created for London Design Festival in 2016.

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Words on Wood - Tree shorts: walnut

Tree shorts: walnut

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12/23/22 • 15 min

In this bitesize episode, we explore American walnut and all of its properties and uses. The episode features an interview with Mira Nakashima, daughter of George Nakashima and now the creative director of George Nakashima Woodworkers, and gives us a valuable insight in her years of experience working with the material.

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Words on Wood - Tree shorts: white oak
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11/24/22 • 15 min

In this weeks tree short, we dive into the world of white oak - one of the most popular species across Europe. Host India Block speaks to architecture practice Maccreanor Lavington to find out more about the white oak used in the newly designed Ibstock place school refractory in South West London.

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In episode two, the hosts examine the different ways in which humans have baked, charred and heated wood to create thermally modified timber (TMT). The episode includes interviews with furniture designer Jan Hendzel, timber consultant and researcher Neil Summers, and architect Kirsten Haggart of architecture studio Waugh Thistleton.


Words on Wood is hosted by Oli Stratford and India Block, and produced by Evi Hall.



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Words on Wood - Tree shorts: cherry in architecture
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10/27/22 • 15 min

A bitesize episode exploring American cherry and its unique role in the creation of the Susie Sainsbury Theatre by architect Ian Ritchie of ritchie*studio

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Words on Wood - Tree shorts: cherry

Tree shorts: cherry

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01/06/22 • 14 min

A bitesize episode exploring American cherry and all of its unique properties, featuring UK based designer Mac Collins.

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Words on Wood - Tree shorts: red oak
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11/11/21 • 13 min

A bitesize episode exploring American red oak and all of its unique features. Host Oli Stratford speaks to designer Tomoko Azumi about her experience working with the timber in her project for Legacy, where she designed a beautiful steam-bent boat seat for Kwame Kwei-Armah, artistic director of the Young Vic Theatre.

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Words on Wood - Making shorts: Working by hand
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10/16/24 • 15 min

Trees have been a principal building material for most of human history, with archaeological findings showing that humans were using stone axes as early as 40,000 years ago.


With the advent of machinery during the Industrial Revolution making woodworking more efficient and accessible, this Making short episode asks why a designer today might opt for hand working over industrialised techniques.


Host Evi Hall speaks to industrial and product designer duo Inma Bermúdez and Mortiz Krefter about why they decided to employ hand working techniques in the making of The Lost Herd, a series of animal-depicting wooden furniture sculptures.



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FAQ

How many episodes does Words on Wood have?

Words on Wood currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does Words on Wood cover?

The podcast is about Architecture, Design, Nature, Podcasts, Science, Arts and Forestry.

What is the most popular episode on Words on Wood?

The episode title 'Making shorts: Chainsaw carving' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Words on Wood?

The average episode length on Words on Wood is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Words on Wood released?

Episodes of Words on Wood are typically released every 20 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Words on Wood?

The first episode of Words on Wood was released on Mar 24, 2021.

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