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Wood Magazine 1/2019

Theme for this issue are wooden homes. A variety of resident surveys show that people want wood in their homes, particularly in visible surfaces. Solid wood construction is finally making this a reality. Adding wood surfaces to other types of apartment production, not just solid wood construction, would also be relatively easy. It is a bit of a shame that it is not common practice. Resident surveys show that such wood surfaces would be more than enough to fulfil most people’s wishes. According to the surveys, the material used in the building framework itself is not of particular importance to residents.
Satavuo school - A wood school for 100 children for 100 years
Arkkitehtipalvelu Oy

The new environmentally-friendly wood school brings children and residents from three villages together by offering facilities for a hundred children for a hundred years. Users of the school have already praised the user-friendly materials and the multipurpose learning environment that can be reconfigured as needed.
Visitor Centre Pro Nemus
UKI Arkkitehdit Oy

Metsä Group’s Pro Nemus exhibition building is an ensemble crafted from Finnish wood; a fusion of modern industrial wood construction and Finnish carpentry. The building is a place for quiet contemplation in the middle of a massive industrial area. When combined with an interactive exhibition, it is a memorable experience.
Using wood as a construction material found to have positive effects on well-being

Using wood as a construction material is drawing increased interest due to its potential effects on human well-being. Read why wood is a good choice for social services and healthcare.
The antibacterial properties of wood should be leveraged in construction

Researchers are becoming interested in wood's antibacterial properties. Now that antibacterial research on wood has begun, it would be a good idea to properly study the effects of antibacterial wood in hospital and day-care building materials.
Why use wood?

Watch an animated story about the benefits of using wood. The video is in six different languages.
Infographic Story of Wood

Wood is a versatile material and the use of wood reduces climate change. See the Story of Wood in infographic in six languages. Download, use and share it too!
A Buyer's Guide to Wood Products

A Buyer's Guide to Wood Products is a basic information package for Finnish wood products. It can be used as a sales tool or as a information package. It has been translated into English, German, French, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Turkish and Arabic. Read more