The Cedar Book XVIII: A Working Resource for Architects Designing with Wood

By RealCedar
The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
March 31, 2026
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: Canada West

A Working Resource for Architects Designing with Wood. From biophilic design to buildable detailing, Cedar Book XVIII shows how architects worldwide are using Real Cedar to create spaces that connect, perform, and last. See 12 real-world examples that make wood design easy to understand and even easier to say yes to! Where can you find wood design inspiration you can trust—plus field-tested detailing strategies—all in one place? Cedar Book XVIII is designed for practicing architects—not as a
coffee-table retrospective, but as a project-driven reference for anyone shaping contemporary buildings with wood in mind. It’s a curated look at how peer firms are using Real Cedar to solve site challenges: creating stronger connections to nature, meeting environmental goals, building for longevity, and delivering a material narrative clients immediately understand.

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