Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens
CASE Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens In the heart of the Athenian Riviera Photograph : DePasquale+Maffini Architect : Cigue Architect of record : George Batzios Architects We are proud to have contributed to the stunning design of the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens, located in the heart of the Athenian Riviera in Glyfada. […]
Reaction to fire class D-s3,d1
Reaction to fire class D-s3,d1 To comply with fire reaction class D-s3,d1, it depends on the wood product you choose which conditions you need to meet. The new fire regulations (20 August 2024) distinguish between ‘treated’ wood and ‘untreated’ wood. Untreated wood= Wood that has not been preserved through impregnation, has not been t
Reaction to fire class B-s3,d1 or C-s3,d1
Reaction to fire class B-s3,d1 or C-s3,d1 Where the requirements of B-s3,d1 or C-s3,d1 need to be met, it is essential to treat the timber with a fire retardant coating and you need to obtain a classification report based on testing. Facade construction reaction to fire class B-s3,d1 or C-s3,d1* Insulation material. Protective panel K₂ 10/K₂ 30 [&helli
Durability through time
Durability through time No coating is required to counteract leaching The ThermoWood® treated with fire retardant, Burnblock®, doesn’t require a coating in order to counteract leaching. The durability of the treatment over time is guaranteed without coating for external applications. Durability according to BS EN16755:2017 standard For this purpose,
Requirements reaction to fire
Requirements reaction to fire To limit or delay the spreading of fires via the wooden facade, the Royal Decree imposes various requirements with regard to the reaction to fire of wooden facade cladding in its end-use conditions (in other words, as present on site). This means that when assessing the reaction to fire of the […]
Custom Made
custom made Custom made profiles offer architects the freedom to create whatever they have in mind for their design, thanks to LDCwood®’s grinding shop. Explore our wood species to find a match with your design.
Rough sawn
Rough Sawn Sustainable Origin The wood that LDCwood® buys, comes from sustainably managed forests and carries the FSC®, PEFC or OLB label. LDCwood® ThermoWood® available as rough sawn timber The rough sawn timber: is not yet processed into patterns comes in various dimensions and widths is available in different types of wood, including ayous (quarter-sa
6-Story Building
PROJECT 6-Story Building The 6-story building in Thessaloniki features moveable wooden slats on the facade, designed to provide dynamic shading and reduce direct sunlight exposure. This innovative system not only enhances comfort but also contributes to the building’s energy efficiency. The slats are crafted from LDCwood® ThermoWood® Ayous, chosen fo
Apartment shadowing
Project Apartment shadowing Seamless Integration: The Perimeter Canopy as a Second Outdoor Living Space Architect : Chrysanthi Karta Photographer: Karen Gkiounasian The construction of a unified canopy around the apartment’s perimeter was designed to create a complementary space, functioning as a second outdoor living area. The balcony space, unde
Coating and Brushing
Upgrade Nature As proud as a peacock, LDCwood® presents the new collection of facade and wall cladding. With Upgrade Nature, they offer a range of carefully coated and brushed wood products. In collaboration with Timfin, LDCwood® curated 44 products. Through the combination of wood type, color, and brushing, we've created an optimal balance between du