Wonder Wood

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Infobase (Added Author).

Summary: Homes, clothing items, cosmetic wipes, instruments, motor fuel, toys, sweeteners, paper and heating fuel can all be made from wood. Ever more surprising discoveries are being made as wood has boomed over the past few years as a highly sought-after means of moving away from the fossil fuel age. This film presents Austrian innovations that have attracted international interest.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (44 min.) : sd., col.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2014], c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 20, 2014. Films On Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Wood Product Diversity (2:13) -- Murau Wood Architecture (1:37) -- Cross Lamination (3:05) -- Wood High Rises (2:06) -- Wood Textiles (8:59) -- Tree Production (4:17) -- Wood Energy Sources (3:43) -- Institute of Wood Science and Technology (4:12) -- Wood Plastic Composites (3:59) -- Wood Design Innovations (1:19) -- Wood and Health (2:22) -- Sawmill Innovations (2:38) -- Large Scale Wood Structures (3:17) -- Credits: Wonder Wood (0:29)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films On Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Films On Demand platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.