11 Januar 2021
Natural Innovations from Finland Herald the Dawn of a New Wooden Age
As global industries turn their focus to sustainability, Finnish innovators are drawing on their proximity to nature to generate new material solutions
While concrete has been described as ‘the most destructive material on Earth’
[1], architects, builders and engineers are looking for alternatives that meet climate goals, as well as reduce waste and pollution.
Finland has the answer. And surprisingly, it’s wood.
Finnish innovation is constantly seeking ways to mitigate environmental stress. As such, around 80% of detached houses in Finland have a wooden frame, while many public buildings such as schools are constructed with timber.