Wood is a natural resource…
and is practically “ready to use”, requiring less energy to process compared to the components of the still popular brick wall. The production of bricks or concrete requires the consumption of mineral resources, water, and significantly more energy, which impacts the environment. The production of most blocks also requires sand, whose resources on the planet are depleting, and its illegal extraction from the ocean floor contributes to the erosion of coastlines and land.
Falu red
is a distinctive shade of red emulsion paint traditionally used for painting wooden facades of houses in Sweden and Finland. The colour of the paint comes from the use of a red pigment from the copper mines in Falun, Sweden, which is also where its name originates.
Wood returns to where it came from
Construction waste accounts for a staggering 39% of all waste produced in Poland. However, it’s an unavoidable fact that every building has a finite lifespan, after which it’s no longer fit for use. In such cases, there are two options – renovation or demolition. The wood used to construct the Dalarna Hus can be reinforced or reused in the production of wooden elements for future projects, a practice that remains quite rare and complex in the case of demolished wall fragments. Thanks to responsible material choices, even the finishing layers are suitable for reuse in the future.
