Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

ThermoWood® is a sustainably produced wood material created through heat and steam treatment, enhancing its technical properties. It is non-toxic, dimensionally stable, decay-resistant, and resin-free, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use in any climate.

 

Properties
- Dimensional stability
- Reduced moisture content
- Improved decay resistance
- Lower thermal conductivity
- Consistent color throughout
- Non-toxic
- Reduced splitting and bending strength

 

Treatment Classes
There are two classes: Thermo-S (Softwood) and Thermo-D (Hardwood), categorized based on their properties and treatment temperatures. Thermo-S focuses on stability, with a tangential swelling and shrinkage of 6-8%, suitable for applications like building components, furniture, and fixtures. Thermo-D emphasizes durability, with a 5-6% swelling and shrinkage, ideal for applications requiring enhanced decay resistance.

ThermoWood combines stability and durability for various applications while ensuring environmental safety.

Large Care Campus

Located in Antwerp, the Large Care Campus by BOVENBOUW architects employs a comprehensive low-carbon strategy, combining sustainable materials and advanced systems to promote health and reduce lifecycle costs. The design goes beyond organizing programmatic elements, aiming to improve the daily experience of children and staff alike. By embedding the building within its urban and landsca...

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