PROPAGATING THE USE OF WOOD' AS A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIAL

Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, Canadian Wood elucidates why wood is the best choice when it comes to sustainable building materials.

- Pranesh Chhibbe

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Wood has played a significant role in the history of civilisation VV - whether in terms of building utility products or breaking the traditional negative narratives of deforestation and helping build a sustainable living, even after being harvested.

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Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, Canadian Wood

An example of this is the ancient Hadimba temple which is a four-storied wooden building constructed around 1553 - its speciality is that it still stands strong in the midst of a thick forest of Himachal Pradesh. The delicate wooden carvings on the structure are an example of how subtle yet vibrant art is put together.

As such, there are three reasons why wood is the best choice when planning construction:

NATURAL ESSENCE: Incorporating wood elements promotes its biophilic and health benefits. It fosters warmth within homes, by letting sunlight pour through.