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Appalachian State University and Eastman Chemical Company are proud to announce the Perennial Wood Appalachian State Design Studio Project. This project is a collaboration between Eastman and the Appalachian State University's Industrial/Furniture Design Program. Eastman is providing 23 students with the unique opportunity to research the properties of a brand new product known as Perennial Wood. Once this research has been completed these students will then develop their own furniture outdoor furniture using Perennial Wood.

This blog will provide you with a front row view of this project. Here you will be able to find updates on the students’ progress, copies of their designs and sketches, video footage of their research, and everything else you may want to know about this project. You may also follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well! Both of these pages will be providing regular updates on the project and we will be giving away several gift cards and prizes throughout the semester!

 Be sure to read more about the teams and the specifics of the students’ research and follow them on your journey.  

What exactly is Perennial Wood?
Well, Perennial Wood is real wood that has been modified to be more resistant to the effects of weathering. It resists shrinking and swelling that causes cracking, cupping, and warping, without sacrificing the natural beauty of real wood. It is chemically modified with TruLast™ Technology resulting in more dimensionally stable and weather resistant wood. For more information on Perennial Wood check out the FAQ section.  

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