Length: 60 Min. (45-minute presentation + Q&A session)
Learning Credit Units: 1 LU, HSW (Health, Safety, and Welfare)
In this introductory-level course, you will learn about the manufacturing and use of ThermoWood®. First developed and patented in Finland, ThermoWood® has become an increasingly popular choice in architectural projects around the world, particularly due to its weather resistance properties, dimensional stability, and life cycle longevity. Manufactured using only heat and steam, and no chemicals, ThermoWood® products are a long-lasting alternative to tropical hardwood and carbon-intensive building products. ThermoWood® offers a sustainably sourced solution for projects in all climates and weather conditions across the world.
The Learning Objectives (LOs) are:
- To learn about the patented manufacturing process of ThermoWood®
- To learn about the sustainability benefits of using ThermoWood®
- To understand the natural greying and weathering process of ThermoWood®
- To learn and understand installation best practices by analyzing projects around the world