Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years. Architects and designers have created numerous ways to use wood in building materials, flooring, furnishing, wallcoverings and more using a wide range of trees, wood types and cuts. While other building materials have come and gone, none has had the continued popularity or sustainability of […]

Jacaranda has been crafting green building products for more than 40 years. It all started when our founder, Dan Whittelsey, Sr., began exporting veneer quality logs from Central America. The region rarely produced entire logs, but it did offer dimensioned lumber, which was highly prized by Japanese company Hokusan. Hokusan used the lumber to craft […]

Wood veneer offers an aesthetic, affordable solution for interior wallcoverings. Jacaranda’s extensive selection of species means that you can customize your look using your favorite wood, whether that’s conventional oak, maple or walnut or something a little more exotic such as Brazilian rosewood or teak. Veneers are made by making extremely thin slices in logs, […]

In Ancient Egypt, wood veneers were used for everything from furnishings to sarcophagi. These thin slices of wood were bonded securely to an underlying layer, creating a material that was not just beautiful but also highly functional. While some might think that veneer is inferior in some ways to solid wood, veneer has some pretty […]

The hospitality industry has seen record growth in the past few years, and as it has grown, it has evolved dramatically. Gone are the days of simple lodgings and cafes: Today, those in the industry must stay on track to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Restaurants are catering to more adventurous palates, […]

The hospitality industry has made both a business and an art out of hospitality, welcoming their customers and clients with respect and graciousness. It’s no wonder, then, that this industry is growing exponentially, with more than 500,000 jobs in the hospitality industry in the U.S. currently and more added every day. Several types of businesses […]

The first timber buildings appeared during the Stone Age, with ancient humans building large communal wooden buildings for gathering and protection. As man’s ability to make and use tools advanced, so did their structures. In fact, by the Iron Age, about half of existing woodland had been cleared for timber. Wood wasn’t only used for […]

One of the most durable building materials, wood never goes out of style. Wood is a naturally renewable material that can be used in many applications, from framing and flooring to wall coverings and furnishings. While solid wood is often believed to be ideal, there are times when sustainable wood veneers can be the better […]

Primates have always been drawn to trees. The oldest known primates, purgatorius, were naturally arboreal creatures that lived about 65 million years ago. Since then, virtually all primates have been drawn to trees for food, safety and shelter. It’s no wonder, then, that humans are equally drawn to trees. Research shows that people who live […]

For centuries, people have chosen wood to build their homes, businesses and gathering places. It’s one of the most enduring building materials, but it offers so much more with its warm feel and beautiful appearance. Wood is as versatile as it is durable. Since the country’s earliest days, wooden structures usually featured wooden interior walls, […]