Wood Construction
Technical articles, guides, and examples of natural wood installation in modern architecture and construction.
Curved wood installation on outdoor walls and soffits blends technical innovation with natural aesthetics. This article covers three methods —faceting, pre-curved panels, and in situ bending— used in projects such as the Moody Center, designed by Gensler and built with Parklex Prodema panels.
Natural wood is making its way into skyscrapers, such as the 50 Hudson Yards by Foster + Partners, due to improvements in safety, fire resistance, and sustainability. This article examines how to meet construction codes when incorporating wood into large projects, ensuring both practicality and visual appeal.
The faceted facade of the Tianjin Juilliard School provides a perfect example of how natural wood panels can be integrated into facades with complex geometries. Expansion joints and other key factors are essential for achieving precision that accounts for material expansion and contraction.
The Aspen Art Museum, designed by Shigeru Ban, showcases a lattice of natural wood panels that serves as a thermal envelope, effectively regulating temperature and light within the building. After 10 years of exposure to extreme weather conditions, Parklex Prodema wood has demonstrated remarkable durability, requiring no maintenance while retaining its original aesthetics.
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Parklex Prodema panels feature a surface layer with natural timber as opposed to printed paper, bringing a high-quality feel to facades and interiors.
