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- Historic Barn Renovation Blends Biobased Materials With Contemporary CraftsmanshipThe renovation of the 19th-century Ahof farmstead in Nijkerk shows how traditional materials can support contemporary living. Flip Wentink Architecten, together with interior architect…
- MaterialDistrict Utrecht 2026 Brings Material Innovation to the Building IndustryMaterialDistrict Utrecht once again took place in the characterful Werkspoorkathedraal. For three days (from 4 to 6 March), the venue transformed into a dynamic meeting place for professionals from the architecture and interior design sectors.
- SuperwoodSuperwood® is a Danish company founded 25 years ago with the objective of developing a process capable of fully impregnating spruce timber. The production process is CO₂-neutral, partly due to energy-optimised manufacturing methods. Shown here is Superwood in a transparent colour finish, where the grain of the wood is more visible, and in a fully covered finish, which has a more sleek appearance.
- Signed By Fungi: Controlled Spalted Wood Elevates Local HardwoodSpalted wood, known for its fine black veining, was once a rare and unpredictable forest find. Today, Swiss company Koster AG Holzwelten and research…
- Valtti Plus ColorValtti Plus Color is a water-based, semi-transparent exterior wood stain developed for the protection and finishing of timber surfaces. The product is designed to protect wood against UV radiation and moisture while allowing the natural grain structure to remain visible. The coating forms a vapour-permeable layer and penetrates into the wood, helping to reduce flaking and slow down fungal growth under varying weather conditions.
- MaterialDistrict Utrecht 2026 presents NextNow: the latest material innovations for a future-proof built environmentFrom 4 to 6 March 2026, the 19th edition of MaterialDistrict Utrecht will take place at the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht. This year’s edition centres…
- Low-carbon Housing Materials for Sustainable Urban LivingIn Paris’ 19th arrondissement, architectural firm MAO Architectes has created a forward-thinking residential building that blends low-carbon housing materials with traditional craftsmanship. This 15-unit…
- Fire retardant coating system (exterior)This waterborne exterior coating system enhances fire safety for weather-exposed wooden façades, while offering long-term durability and colour customisation. Shown here is Douglas Fir Wood Exterior Cladding/Siding, finished with a waterborne Fire Retardant TEKNOS Exterior Opaque Paint System, which meets EU Class B-s2,d0 following EN13501-1.
- WoodFrame Slim Reclaimed Meranti PostConsumerThe WoodFrame Slim Reclaimed Meranti is a glass partition system made from reclaimed meranti hardwood. This valuable material was often discarded or burned in the past but is now given a second life as a high-quality partition. After buildings are demolished, the meranti wood is carefully selected for quality, then cleaned and processed armt hand its original appearance.
- Taping a house togetherEver been tempted to make a quick repair with tape? Numerous websites enthuse about the practical uses of tape – from patching a window…
- First permanent building made of hardwood CLT opens in UKThis summer, Maggie’s Oldham, a cancer support centre, became the first permanent building made from hardwood CLT (cross-laminated timber), designed by architectural firm dRMM…
- Coming Soon: Transparent WoodSee-through wood sounds like a fiction, but researchers in Sweden claim they have in fact developed a transparent timber that could replace glass panes in…
- Woody Skateboards Bring Wood Back to the StreetsWe all know that wood is beautiful design material, but how often do we think about where the tree our wooden products came from…
- Woven Wood Roof Brings The Forest InsideUnder the shelter of this very unique timber roof, the Home-for-All Playhouse in Fukushima’s Soma City offers children and families affected by the region’s…
- 3D Printing with Macadamia Nut ShellsResearchers at the University of Sydney are studying ways of turning waste macadamia nut shells and other byproducts from the forestry and agricultural industries…
- WaxedWood (Color)WaxedWood® Color provides extra protection against the effects of weathering for highly visible and decorative timbers. Based on a vacuum pressure treatment, timber is protected against wood decay. At the same time a mixture of wax is impregnated. This water repellent additive provides extra protection against moisture.
- Pro ClimaDB+ and the Intello Plus are both materials used for internal vapour checks/barriers. The first is made from cellulose, the second from polyethylene copolymer reinforced membrane. The two Solitex materials are designed for external use and protect timber frame structures. These materials offers a high vapour permeability are air & watertight.
- Local Stone And Recycled Pallets Form Dry-Built PavilionA temporary pavilion in Pollença, Mallorca, explores how locally available and reused materials can support lower-impact construction. Designed by Aulets Arquitectes, the structure combines…
- ‘Temple Of Trash’ Turns Waste Streams Into Circular ArchitectureA new office and visitor centre for waste-processing company Omrin demonstrates how biobased, reused and recycled materials can form the basis of a high-quality…
- Gijs Bruggink – Wood & Wellbeing: de kracht van hout in onze leefomgevingHow does timber influence health and everyday wellbeing? ORGA explores this question in a new research project that examines the impact of timber in…
- Museumpark VONK Becomes The Netherlands’ First Large-Scale Biobased MuseumMuseumpark VONK has opened in Eindhoven as the first large-scale biobased museum in the Netherlands. The building combines natural and reused materials with low-energy…
- Stitched Wood Laminates Improve Strength And Expand Design PossibilitiesResearchers at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a technique that reinforces wood laminates using industrial sewing. By stitching layers of wood…
- No-Waste® FloorThe No-Waste® Floor was originally developed for the circular “Circl” pavilion of ABN AMRO in Amsterdam. The material composition is based on post-consumer wood, including reclaimed window frames, doors, staircases and former floorboards. Additional reclaimed sources, such as timber from demolished buildings or municipal recycling centres, may also be incorporated, depending on availability.
