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	* The Properties of Padauk Wood		* The Properties of Padauk Wood
	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring
−	* [[Oak_wood_properties\|Oak wood properties]]
−	* [[Properties_of_mahogany\|Properties of mahogany]]
−	* [[11_things_you_didn't_know_about_wood\|11 things you didn't know about wood]]
−	* [[The_Uses_of_Wood_in_Construction\|The Uses of Wood in Construction]]

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	* The Properties of Padauk Wood		* The Properties of Padauk Wood
	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring
		+	* [[Oak_wood_properties\|Oak wood properties]]
		+	* [[Properties_of_mahogany\|Properties of mahogany]]
		+	* [[11_things_you_didn't_know_about_wood\|11 things you didn't know about wood]]
		+	* [[The_Uses_of_Wood_in_Construction\|The Uses of Wood in Construction]]

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Physical_Properties_of_Wood~~ Physical Properties of Wood]	+	* Physical Properties of Wood
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Recognising_wood_rot_and_insect_damage_in_buildings~~ Recognising Wood Rot and Insect Damage in Buildings]	+	* Recognising Wood Rot and Insect Damage in Buildings
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_differences_between_hardwood_and_softwood~~ The Differences Between Hardwood and Softwood]	+	* The Differences Between Hardwood and Softwood
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Properties_of_Walnut~~ The Properties of Walnut]	+	* The Properties of Walnut
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Properties_of_Padauk_Wood~~ The Properties of Padauk Wood]	+	* The Properties of Padauk Wood
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Differences_Between_Engineered_Flooring_and_Solid_Hardwood_Flooring~~ The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring]	+	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring

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	There benefits associated with the use of wood in the construction and architecture include wood being:		There benefits associated with the use of wood in the construction and architecture include wood being:

−	* A Renewable ~~Material – we are increasingly aware~~ of the importance of using renewable materials in all areas of life, including construction and architecture. Wood is a renewable material and uses less energy and resources to process compared to many other building materials. As wood has the capacity to store and remove CO2 from the atmosphere, it can have a particularly beneficial impact on the environment.	+	=== Renewable ===
−	* A Strong ~~Material – it~~ is no accident that wood has been used in construction for thousands of years. It is an incredibly durable material and can provide a strong structure for buildings. Wood can actually be better at supporting its own weight than other materials such as steel.	+
−	* An Efficient ~~Material –~~ It is an excellent insulator, and can be built faster than many other materials.	+	Awareness has grown of the importance of using renewable materials in all areas of life, including construction and architecture. Wood is a renewable material and uses less energy and resources to process compared to many other building materials. As wood has the capacity to store and remove CO2 from the atmosphere, it can have a particularly beneficial impact on the environment.
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		+	=== Strong ===
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		+	It is no accident that wood has been used in construction for thousands of years. It is an incredibly durable material and can provide a strong structure for buildings. Wood can actually be better at supporting its own weight than other materials such as steel.
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		+	=== Efficient ===
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		+	It is an excellent insulator, and can be built faster than many other materials.

	= Wooden structures =		= Wooden structures =
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	There are numerous examples of innovative and interesting wooden structures, including:		There are numerous examples of innovative and interesting wooden structures, including:

−	* SunnyHills, Japan. This cake shop in Tokyo, Japan is an excellent example of innovative architecture using wood. The structure was designed by Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma and is formed from ~~5000 metres~~ of wooden strips which wrap around the three-storey building creating a lattice effect. The structure is reminiscent of a bamboo basket and was created using the Jiigokugumi technique which fits the slats together with the use of glue or nails.	+	* SunnyHills, Japan. This cake shop in Tokyo, Japan is an excellent example of innovative architecture using wood. The structure was designed by Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma and is formed from 5,000 m of wooden strips which wrap around the three-storey building creating a lattice effect. The structure is reminiscent of a bamboo basket and was created using the Jiigokugumi technique which fits the slats together with the use of glue or nails.
	* Tamedia Office Building, Switzerland. The seven-storey building in Zurich, Switzerland uses timber in an innovative way to create a stylish yet sustainable building. The wood is well and truly on display to passers by, but the incredible part of the building is inside where the design has created thermal barriers, allowing for the heating and cooling of the space through the extraction of air.		* Tamedia Office Building, Switzerland. The seven-storey building in Zurich, Switzerland uses timber in an innovative way to create a stylish yet sustainable building. The wood is well and truly on display to passers by, but the incredible part of the building is inside where the design has created thermal barriers, allowing for the heating and cooling of the space through the extraction of air.
−	* Forté, Australia, This apartment building is constructed from cross laminated timber and stands at 32.2m tall. It is estimated that the wood in the building will store 761 tonnes of CO2, making it a fantastic benefit to the environment.	+	* Forté, Australia, This apartment building is constructed from cross laminated timber and stands at 32.2 m tall. It is estimated that the wood in the building will store 761 tonnes of CO2, making it a fantastic benefit to the environment.

	= Types of wood in architecture =		= Types of wood in architecture =
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	Wood has been a popular construction material for thousands of years, and it seems as though it is becoming more popular as we become more aware of the impact of other building materials on the environment.		Wood has been a popular construction material for thousands of years, and it seems as though it is becoming more popular as we become more aware of the impact of other building materials on the environment.

−	= Find ~~Out More~~ =	+	= Find out more =

−	Related ~~Articles~~ on Designing Buildings Wiki	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Physical_Properties_of_Wood Physical Properties of Wood]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Physical_Properties_of_Wood Physical Properties of Wood]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Wood is ~~an incredibly~~ versatile and cost-effective material~~, so it is~~ used in a huge variety of applications and situations. There are a number of benefits to using wood in architecture, and ~~you can find~~ different varieties of the material used in many structures.	+	Wood is a versatile and cost-effective material used in a huge variety of applications and situations. There are a number of benefits to using wood in architecture, and so there are many different varieties of the material used in many structures.

−	= Benefits of ~~Wood~~ =	+	= Benefits of wood =

−	There ~~are a huge number of~~ benefits associated with the use of wood in the construction and architecture ~~industry, including~~ wood being:	+	There benefits associated with the use of wood in the construction and architecture include wood being:

−	* A Renewable Material – we are increasingly ~~becoming~~ aware of the importance of using renewable materials in all areas of life, including construction and architecture. Wood is a renewable material and uses less energy and resources to process compared to other building materials. As wood has the capacity to store and remove CO2 from the atmosphere, it can have a particularly beneficial impact on the environment.	+	* A Renewable Material – we are increasingly aware of the importance of using renewable materials in all areas of life, including construction and architecture. Wood is a renewable material and uses less energy and resources to process compared to many other building materials. As wood has the capacity to store and remove CO2 from the atmosphere, it can have a particularly beneficial impact on the environment.
−	* A Strong Material – it is no accident that wood has been used in construction for thousands of years. It is an incredibly durable material and can provide a strong structure for buildings. ~~As wood~~ can actually be better at supporting its own weight than other materials such as steel~~, it makes an excellent construction material~~.	+	* A Strong Material – it is no accident that wood has been used in construction for thousands of years. It is an incredibly durable material and can provide a strong structure for buildings. Wood can actually be better at supporting its own weight than other materials such as steel.
−	* An Efficient Material – ~~wood can be incredibly efficient for a number of reasons.~~ It is an excellent insulator, ~~making it cost-efficient for those inhabiting the structure. It is also cost-efficient when building with the material, as these structures~~ can be built faster than ~~those that use~~ other materials.	+	* An Efficient Material – It is an excellent insulator, and can be built faster than many other materials.

−	= Wooden ~~Structures~~ =	+	= Wooden structures =

−	~~Wooden structures are very much a thing of the present and of the future.~~ There are numerous examples of innovative and interesting wooden structures, including:	+	There are numerous examples of innovative and interesting wooden structures, including:

−	* SunnyHills, Japan. This cake shop in Tokyo, Japan is an excellent example of innovative architecture using wood. The structure was designed by Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma and is formed from 5000 metres of wooden strips which wrap around the three-storey building creating a lattice effect. The structure is reminiscent of a bamboo basket and is created using the Jiigokugumi technique which fits the slats together with the use of glue or nails.	+	* SunnyHills, Japan. This cake shop in Tokyo, Japan is an excellent example of innovative architecture using wood. The structure was designed by Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma and is formed from 5000 metres of wooden strips which wrap around the three-storey building creating a lattice effect. The structure is reminiscent of a bamboo basket and was created using the Jiigokugumi technique which fits the slats together with the use of glue or nails.
−	* Tamedia Office Building, Switzerland. The seven-storey building in Zurich, Switzerland uses timber in an innovative way to create a stylish yet sustainable building. The wood ~~used in the structure~~ is well and truly on display to ~~be seen by those who pass~~ by, but the incredible part of the building is inside where the design has created thermal barriers, allowing for the heating and cooling of the space through the extraction of air.	+	* Tamedia Office Building, Switzerland. The seven-storey building in Zurich, Switzerland uses timber in an innovative way to create a stylish yet sustainable building. The wood is well and truly on display to passers by, but the incredible part of the building is inside where the design has created thermal barriers, allowing for the heating and cooling of the space through the extraction of air.
−	* Forté, Australia, ~~The~~ apartment building is constructed from cross laminated timber and stands at 32.2m tall. It is estimated that the wood in the building will store 761 tonnes of CO2, making it a fantastic benefit to the environment.	+	* Forté, Australia, This apartment building is constructed from cross laminated timber and stands at 32.2m tall. It is estimated that the wood in the building will store 761 tonnes of CO2, making it a fantastic benefit to the environment.

−	= Types of ~~Wood~~ in ~~Architecture~~ =	+	= Types of wood in architecture =

	Many different types of wood can be used in construction and architecture, however, there are some types that have proved to be more popular for their beneficial properties, including:		Many different types of wood can be used in construction and architecture, however, there are some types that have proved to be more popular for their beneficial properties, including:

−	* Timber – a durable and ~~hardwearing~~ wood which is easy to work with.	+	* Timber – a durable and hard-wearing wood which is easy to work with.
	* Cedar – a dense and lightweight wood which is resistant to decay.		* Cedar – a dense and lightweight wood which is resistant to decay.
	* Pine – an attractive wood which is also inexpensive.		* Pine – an attractive wood which is also inexpensive.
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	= Conclusion =		= Conclusion =

−	Wood has been ~~an incredibly~~ popular construction material for thousands of years, and it seems as though it is becoming more popular as we become more aware of the impact of other building materials on the environment.	+	Wood has been a popular construction material for thousands of years, and it seems as though it is becoming more popular as we become more aware of the impact of other building materials on the environment.

	= Find Out More =		= Find Out More =
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	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Differences_Between_Engineered_Flooring_and_Solid_Hardwood_Flooring The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Differences_Between_Engineered_Flooring_and_Solid_Hardwood_Flooring The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring]

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