Research reinforces that wood is good for us. “Only recently have we begun to understand how tightly human sensory, physiological and psychological conditions are intertwined with the use of wood,” says Tye Farrow, Senior Partner, Farrow Partners Architects and author of Constructing Health: How the Built Environment Enhances Your Mind’s Health, published by University of Toronto Press. “Wood buildings support the theory of environmental enrichment, which considers the role that sense perception (olfactory, tactile, visual and auditory) has on our cognitive and physical health.” With his book, Farrow explores the role that wood plays in encouraging and enhancing ecological, physical, societal, and mental health on every level, especially in our homes. Farrow says, “The place we call home can often be one of the most important contributors to a sense of coherence in life.” Building and designing with sustainably sourced wood stands as an innovative approach to achieving this — offering both environmental and wellness benefits.