Building with wood to better preserve the climate

By JMG Communications Published on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 02:00 AM

Photo credits : LIGNOTREND

Energy savings, conservation of fossil resources, consistently high quality: the use of wood ticks all the boxes for sustainability. Real wood elements for interior design and load-bearing construction elements "made of Ligno®" for ceilings, intermediate slabs, walls, and roofs lend buildings a natural elegance. They are particularly economical in construction and protect the environment throughout their entire life cycle.

Healthy and sustainable constructions made from LIGNO® cross-laminated timber

Sustainable elements throughout their life cycle

Comprehensive thinking about sustainability and resource conservation requires greater consideration of the life cycle of a building and its components: from the extraction of natural resources to the final recycling of materials, including the manufacturing, construction, use, and dismantling stages. Compared to concrete and steel, wood not only consumes fewer non-renewable resources, but also significantly less energy.

To manufacture its products, Lignotrend primarily uses PEFC or FSC-certified silver fir and spruce wood from the Black Forest and surrounding regions (France and Switzerland). Using regional wood further reduces energy bills, as transportation requires less energy. Most of Lignotrend's suppliers also use renewable energy for wood drying.

Natural and flawless elements

The building elements Ligno® guarantee a healthy indoor climate in buildings. The special structure of the cross-laminated timber elements is harmless to health, and the many real wood surfaces help prevent allergies and respiratory problems.

Since 2006, Lignotrend products have been certified by "natureplus." This quality label sets particularly strict maximum emission values, particularly for formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), but also ensures the absence of other hazardous compounds such as heavy metals.

When assembling the cross-laminated timber layers, the manufacturer uses one-component PUR adhesives that are safe for health. Lignotrend elements are among the most environmentally friendly and health-friendly building materials in Europe.

Acoustic effect and aesthetics

Building and interior acoustics are another important aspect of a healthy living or working environment. It is essential to take measures to effectively insulate against external noise or footfall in a multi-story building, as well as to mitigate the acoustic reverberation of poorly absorbing materials such as glass, concrete, or ceramic floors.

Acoustic panels Ligno® Acoustic light are then used as additional cladding on walls and ceilings to absorb sound. They are made entirely of Central European wood. Even the integrated sound absorbers are made of natural wood fibers.

With their many wood species, their different types of profiles and their vast choice of surface treatments, acoustic panels Ligno® Acoustic light offer a wide range of options for a modern and elegant interior. Its various strip profiles finally provide attractive real wood designs, soothing continuity and three-dimensional dynamism.