CPD: Thermowood: Aesthetics and Performance

Silva Timber

This CPD aims to introduce architects to ThermoWood, a thermally modified wood ideally suited for use in both residential and commercial projects. It will give them an overview as to what ThermoWood is, how it is produced, the difference between the two types and the ideal usage for each type. It also introduces workability, installation and finishing. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- What ThermoWood is and its origins
- The differences between Thermo-S and Thermo-D
- The specification of ThermoWood
- The benefits and applications of ThermoWood with project examples
- Finishes and the outcomes of using unfinished and finished ThermoWood
- The workability and installation of ThermoWood