Forestry Innovation Investment recently partnered with architectural firm ZGF to publish Inside Wood, a technical handbook focused on the use of exposed wood in interior spaces.
Demand for exposed wood elements continues to grow, driven by biophilic design and interest in low-carbon materials. The design community is embracing this shift, while working through performance, durability and code requirements.
Addressing these considerations, Inside Wood offers practical, design-focused solutions. It draws on insights from more than 40 stakeholders, including owners, operators and designers across residential, healthcare, education, institutional, commercial and community projects.
The handbook is organized around four core themes:
- Designing with wood: How design decisions can leverage the unique qualities of wood
- Taking care of wood: How to protect, maintain, and repair wood to ensure long-term performance and resilience
- Working with building codes: Understanding the limitations and opportunities that shape how wood is used in interior spaces
- Smarter not harder: How to leverage partnerships, budgets, reuse, and supply chains to provide value
Download the handbook and other wood and biophilic design resources from naturally:wood: https://www.naturallywood.com/resources/inside-wood-technical-handbook/
