Wood Construction

Technical articles, guides, and examples of natural wood installation in modern architecture and construction.

Healthcare Architecture: Natural Wood in Hospitals and Care Facilities

Healthcare architecture has evolved toward creating “healing-supportive environments” where natural materials play a critical role in patient recovery. Natural wood finishes in hospitals and care facilities are not merely an aesthetic choice but a decision grounded in scientific evidence demonstrating their ability to accelerate healing processes and reduce the need for painkillers. The strategic incorporation of natural wood in healthcare settings addresses the need to humanize environments traditionally dominated by sterile materials that can generate anxiety and stress in patients and their families.

Biophilia and Productivity: The Impact of Wood Finishes in Work Environments

The integration of biophilia and productivity in work environments has been shown to produce measurable effects on employee performance. Natural wood finishes in workplaces not only add aesthetic warmth but also trigger physiological responses that enhance concentration, reduce stress, and increase job satisfaction. Neuroscience applied to architecture confirms that visual exposure to wooden elements elicits responses in the parasympathetic nervous system similar to those experienced in forest environments, fostering a state of “soft fascination” that supports cognitive restoration.

Installation of Natural Wood Flooring: Systems and Professional Tips

The installation process is a critical factor in the long-term performance of natural wood flooring. Beyond aesthetics, a technically correct execution ensures dimensional stability, durability, and functionality. This guide covers the main installation systems and technical recommendations for their proper implementation in architectural projects.

Exterior Suspended Ceilings with Wooden Panels: Solutions for Protected Spaces

Exterior suspended ceilings with natural wooden panels represent a high-value architectural solution, both aesthetically and functionally, for semi-covered horizontal spaces or transitional areas between a building’s interior and exterior. These wooden exterior claddings, also known as soffits, are installed in areas shielded from direct exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as porches, canopies, overhangs, spaces under balconies, or perimeter-covered zones.

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Panels with natural timber

Parklex Prodema panels feature a surface layer with natural timber as opposed to printed paper, bringing a high-quality feel to facades and interiors.