The wood lamellas in front of the window
Small wooden chapel
I say pines! and I feel that it lightens my soul. I say pines! and my ears hear the forest. I say pines! and my lips feel the freshness of…
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Small wooden chapel
Solar Decatlon, 2013 Spain
Using wood as material to reduce climate change
Currently, the buildings are mostly constructed with steel and concrete. These two materials have been the most used in the construction industry. However, neither of both has a completely sustainble…
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Using wood as material to reduce climate change
Wood structure
Why are we so fascinated with wood?
"To early man, trees were objects of awe and wonder. The mystery of their growth, the movement of their leaves and branches, the way they seemed to die and come…
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Why are we so fascinated with wood?
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Exotic wood species in Guatemala’s tropical forest
The Guatemalan tropical forest situated in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve in the north of the country has a size of 21,000 km². The forest community and organizations develop a sustainable…
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Exotic wood species in Guatemala’s tropical forest