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Log Buildings

Sustainability at the Core of every Building

It all starts with this...

Forestry in Finland is different, forests cover 75% of the land area of Finland - 61% of which is privately owned. Management of this resource dates back to 1920 and today forests are a renewable resource as well as being a source of prosperity and mental well-being.

Forest growth is roughly 110 million cubic metres annually, harvesting accounts for around 70 million cubic metres each year and means that stocks grow in surplus year after year.


Around 13% of the forests are protected or under restricted use - the highest such area in Europe, helping to maintain biodiversity and off-setting climate change by sequestering carbon capture.

...and is transformed into this...

Laminated Timber - after the initial felling and drying, the process sees selected sections of the heartwood machined and then glued under pressure, this method was developed in Finland over 40 years ago - it delivers an enormous range of benefits, including:

  • enhanced weatherability
  • greater dynamic stability and strength
  • higher insulation values
  • reduced and limited cracking
  • non-toxic manufacturing process
  • waste used elsewhere in the production process or in secondary products.

As a highly engineered product laminated timber logs guarantee high levels of consistency in the build process with the prospect of life spans well in excess of 100 years.


Right - Laminated Log 275 x 275mm

long live wood

...giving you the freedom to do this

Worth Knowing

The qualities and versatility offered by massive wood buildings are ignored, maybe unknown even in the architectural sector here in the UK, but they have so much to offer, here is a taster.

01

Weather Resistant - Naturally

Timber log buildings have existed since man first settled, the oldest buildings in Finland are over 800 years old

02

Low Energy - Eco Friendly

Timber is inherently energy efficient due to its natural insulation and lower embodied energy compared to concrete and steel for example

03

Breathable - Healthy Buildings

Timber "breathes" by allowing moisture to absorbed and released, helping to regulate humidity levels internally, creating a healthier environment in which to live and work

04

Supply - Exceeds Demand

Annual forest growth in Finland is approx. 110 million cubic metres, whereas the annual logging volume is between 60 and 75 million cubic metres