Yes2Wood

A new study from Oregon State University shows that wood may be the most hygienic choice for hospitals and clinics. The findings challenge long-held beliefs about which materials are best suited for healthcare construction.

Denmark’s longest viewing and bathing pier was inaugurated this summer at the newly opened holiday center, Nordborg Resort on the island of Als. The pier is over 300 meters long and all vertical surfaces and seating areas are clad in thermally treated New Zealand pine.

Architect Jens Martin Suzuki-Højrup from the design studio Det Levende Hus. Jens Martin worked for over four years as an architect in Japan, where he became acquainted with traditional bio-based construction methods.

Six sharp questions about wood for Jeppe Garly, who is a craft teacher, hobby blacksmith, and instructor at Seljord Folk High School in Norway. With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked purposefully with wood, craftsmanship, and communication – both in and outside of teaching

The use of wood in Danish construction continues to rise, especially within residential building. According to new figures from the association Træ i Byggeriet, wood now accounts for 13 percent of residential construction – an increase from 8 percent in 2019. This development is happening despite a general decline in construction activity.

Sun, showers, or something in between? No matter the weather, summer is a great time to explore some of the many exciting wood-related activities waiting to be discovered.

Back in May, the team behind LignoSolve won the prestigious Evergreen Prize for their groundbreaking technology for non-toxic wood protection. But what does this recognition mean for the future of the project?

Luján in Argentina, Liège in Belgium, Auckland in New Zealand, Kampala in Uganda, Mumbai in India… And 205 more cities around the world.

For the first time in Sweden’s history, a hospital ward is being built using wood – 14,000 square meters spread across eight floors.

The Danish Technological Institute’s new wood encyclopedia has just gone live. Woodlex.dk brings together decades of knowledge about wood and helps architects, craftsmen, designers, and manufacturers choose the right type of wood – and use it in the right way.

For generations, meticulously hand-carved shingles—small pieces of wood made from carefully selected high-quality softwood—have adorned the roofs and facades of alpine cabins.

Træernes biologiske ur styrer, hvornår de vokser og får blade. Nu viser en undersøgelse fra Umeå Universitet, at justering af det indre ur kan hjælpe træer med at tilpasse sig et skiftende klima. Det kan få betydning for fremtidens skovbrug.

25 exciting artists have won Sweden’s largest design competition, Ung Svensk Form. In addition to a nationwide tour with exhibitions in cultural centers and museums, eight of them have been offered the chance to take part in a so-called “knowledge journey” into the world of wood.

A church doesn’t have to be huge and heavy. It can also be quite light, built from wood, and designed for disassembly. That’s the case with the new Tiny Church in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn.

A Swedish company produces a durable, circular wood material that can replace a range of other materials. Træ.dk spoke with the company behind it.

Once again this year, the award for Low-Emission Timber Building of the Year will be presented at the major Build in Wood conference. Three exciting projects have qualified for the final.

Glulam and local craftsmanship take center stage in what could well be a contender for the world’s most beautiful airport. The Danish-based architecture group BIG is behind Bhutan’s new landmark.

A new research project from Malawi, led by the University of Copenhagen, suggests that trees – in addition to benefiting biodiversity and the climate – can also play an important role in health, food security, and economic growth.