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Woodflow-skin

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WOO524
Country
Spain

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Woodflow-Skin, Strong by Form’s flagship architectural cladding solution, merges advanced timber composite technology with aesthetic and functional excellence. Designed for architects, designers, and material innovators, Woodflow-Skin offers a lightweight, sustainable, and customizable alternative to traditional cladding materials like metal, glass, or high-density engineered wood. This pioneering solution is engineered to support the architectural vision of freeform, expressive geometries while adhering to the highest standards of durability and environmental performance.

A Technological Innovation Inspired by Nature
The innovation behind Woodflow-Skin is rooted in biomimicry. Inspired by the optimization processes found in trees, Woodflow-Skin employs a layered structure of natural wood fibres bound with advanced resins. This composition maximizes the strength-to-weight ratio of the material, providing enhanced flexibility and durability without compromising its ecological footprint. The material’s proprietary manufacturing process allows for intricate 3D forms, enabling the creation of sculptural cladding designs that were once unachievable with sustainable materials.

Key Performance Features
Woodflow-Skin’s technical attributes set it apart in the realm of architectural cladding.

  1. Lightweight Durability: With a density significantly lower than metals or glass, Woodflow-Skin reduces the structural load on buildings. Despite its lightweight nature, it delivers exceptional mechanical properties, ensuring resistance to impacts, weathering, and thermal variations.
  2. Freedom of Design: Unlike conventional flat-panel cladding, Woodflow-Skin supports freeform and complex geometries. Its 3D capabilities empower architects to design facades that convey movement, texture, and depth, enhancing the architectural identity of the structure.
  3. Sustainability and Renewability: Composed predominantly of natural wood fibers from renewable sources, Woodflow-Skin minimizes its carbon footprint. The advanced digital fabrication techniques used in its production ensure material efficiency, reducing waste during manufacturing.
  4. Compatibility and Integration: Woodflow-Skin is designed to be modular and adaptable. Its compatibility with traditional flat panels allows for seamless integration into existing systems, broadening its applicability. Collaborations with industry leaders such as FINSA further enhance its usability in large-scale projects.
  5. Proven Performance: In projects such as Deutsche Bahn’s weather cabin—a nearly 100% wood structure—Woodflow-Skin demonstrated its ability to withstand extreme conditions while offsetting up to 70% of the CO₂ emissions compared to traditional materials like steel and glass.

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