WHY BUILD IN WOOD?

When trees are growing, CO² is transformed into biomass through photosynthesis. This process is a part of the natural carbon cycle. The tree is either biodegraded or burnt after its end of lifetime, and the CO² returns back to the carbon cycle.

5 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE WOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 

• Wood is a renewable resource
• The use of wood contributes to counteract the greenhouse effect
• Norwegian forests are managed based on principles of sustainable forestry
• The wood industry is a clean and resource efficient industry
• The Norwegian wood industry strive to have full usage of raw materials

5 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE WOOD FOR A HEALTHY INDOOR CLIMATE

• Wood regulates humidity
• Wood regulates temperature
• Wood has excellent acoustic properties
• Wood has excellent insulating properties
• Wood contributes to an harmonious and warm experience

5 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE WOOD THAT LASTS FOR GENERATIONS

• Wood is the strongest building material in relation to weight
• Wood can easily be surface treated
• Wood is a renewable resource that can be reused and recycled
• Wood has good durability when used correctly
• Wood is traditional, trendy and timeless

Read more about "Green building" on Wikipedia to learn more about why it would be favorable to expand the usage of wood, the main environmental properties of trees and which role forestry and trees can play in climate change.