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I want to build more in wood!
The Wingårdhs architectural practice has created many of Scandinavia’s most expressive buildings. Its founder, Gert Wingårdh, is motivated by designing buildings that touch people’s lives, something that he has consistently succeeded in over the past 40 years. The practice is now putting a pioneering foot forward in contributing to sustainable construction without compromising on artistic ambition. “We propose wood as the first choice in all of our projects. This is the very best way for us to actively influence carbon dioxide emissions,” explains Gert Wingårdh.
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New SCA Wood Magazine focuses on sustainability and wood
Today we are launching the brand new SCA Wood Magazine! This magazine focuses on sustainability and wood. It contains fascinating stories from all over the world and interviews with amazing people. All content is strongly connected to the material of the future: wood.
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New edition of Timber News
In the new issue of Timber News you can, among other things, read about how using timber will cut the carbon footprint for the Paris Olympics in 2024 as well as how architecture students create oases of calm in the nature.
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Heartwood Pine - the sustainable choice in the home
Heart pine is a sustainable product which, owing to its natural wood preservation, does not require any treatment. This is a product that is being seen more and more in people’s homes and is arousing interest among architects around Sweden.
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Electric forklifts - does good for both the environment and drivers
For a few weeks the employees at SCAs sawmill in Tunadal just outside of Sundsvall, Sweden, are testing an electric forklift. There are many advantages of electric forklifts, among other things, they are quieter, which benefits both the driver and the surroundings.
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