Wood is used in interiors as a surface material for walls, ceilings and floors, furniture, stairs, windows and doors, in... Wood is used in interiors as a surface material for walls, ceilings and floors, furniture, stairs, windows and doors, in features and decorations, etc. The use of wood extends from small private facilities to large public social and official premises. Very often, wood is used because of the way it looks. The different colours and …

In addition to its appearance and the atmosphere it engenders, the use of wood can influence such things as the quality... In addition to its appearance and the atmosphere it engenders, the use of wood can influence such things as the quality of indoor air and acoustics. Wood has the ability to absorb and release moisture, in other words to balance variation in the humidity of indoor air. Balanced humidity in indoor air improves the quality …

Wood also has psychological effects. In interiors, wood seems to have the power to regulate people’s levels of stress. I... Wood also has psychological effects. In interiors, wood seems to have the power to regulate people’s levels of stress. In a comparison of different work rooms, stress level, measured as the skin’s capacity to conduct electricity, was lowest in a room with wooden furniture. Not even plants brought into a room fitted out in white …

New studies indicate that indoor wooden surfaces can act as heat equalisers. The characteristic is based on he... New studies indicate that indoor wooden surfaces can act as heat equalisers. The characteristic is based on heat released during a phase transition in humidity. The phenomenon can be used to save energy. We have compiled a review of studies related to this issue.  The interaction between wooden surfaces and indoor air has awakened growing interest. As a hygroscopic materia

Fluctuations in indoor humidity over the course of the day can be reduced by using wood surfaces. Wood panelling allows... Fluctuations in indoor humidity over the course of the day can be reduced by using wood surfaces. Wood panelling allows indoor humidity to remain stable for a longer time and improves perceived air quality. This reduces the need for artificial ventilation and saves energy. Daily, short-term fluctuations in indoor humidity come from the humidity caused …

The hygroscopicity and moisture buffering of materials should not be confused with breathable structures. The term breat... The hygroscopicity and moisture buffering of materials should not be confused with breathable structures. The term breathable structure refers to a building with an outer structure that allows the partial pressure equalisation of the gases in the air by diffusion through the structure. The term breathing does not mean the free flow of air through the structure. That is always considered …

Wood can be considered a material that supports health and recovery, although it is not yet known precisely what the pos... Wood can be considered a material that supports health and recovery, although it is not yet known precisely what the positive effects of wood are based on. As a building material, the effect of wood on people has been studied in such countries as Norway, Austria, Japan and Canada. Although the studies have not yet …

Aside from construction, wood is also used in interior design and cladding. One often hears that log buildings are parti... Aside from construction, wood is also used in interior design and cladding. One often hears that log buildings are particularly healthy, but actual scientific studies on the health effects of wood buildings are hard to find. A recent dissertation looked into wood and health, focusing on the microbiological properties of wood. The hygienic properties of …