CREATING A LASTING IMPACT: Accoya Wood Contributes to a Dallas Neighborhood’s Revitalization The scenario: The solution: As part of a large community renewal effort in South Dallas, the Jubilee Park Resource and Community Centers were envisioned as the new communal hub for a historically underprivileged neighborhood. Opting to create a wood siding on both the buildings, Brent A. Brown Architects selected Accoya wood for its strength, durability, aesthetic impact and sustainable sourcing. The wood was milled for a custom joint application. Rather than creating a typical tongue and groove, a 45 degree miter joint without any corner trim was made to hide the seam. Unlike other woods which move and separate, Accoya wood remained tight at the joint for a flawless finish. Both centers needed to accommodate a host of different needs—from housing a police department substation to providing space for senior citizen programs and after school care for children—while also bridging the stark gap between old and new. While turn-of-the-century homes in the area were largely wood in nature, newer constructions built by local and national non-profit organisations relied heavily on brick and other materials, causing an imbalance. The Resource and Community Centers needed to establish a unifying presence while maintaining cost-effectiveness and creating usable, lasting resources for the community. Sustainability was also a priority for Brent A. Brown Architects, the designers of the centers. “The Accoya wood held its dimensional characteristics incredibly well,” says Dan Finnell, Partner with brownarchitects and project manager of the Jubilee Resource Center and Community Center construction projects. He adds, “It was exposed to the hot Texas sun for months, prior to additional owner-request stain, and we never had any issues with cupping or splitting.” “The mission of Jubilee Park and Community Center Corporation is to be a catalyst for community renewal and enrichment to the Dallas/Fair Park neighborhood, with special emphasis on comprehensive, community revitalization and the education of children and adults.” From the dedication of the new Resource and Community Center 1 of 2

“Accoya is a quality dimensional product. It has a very warm feeling and draws you into the building” The result: With similar durability characteristics of tropical hardwoods like ipe and massaranduba, Accoya wood offered a robust alternative to standard woods that will serve the community for decades to come. Given Accoya’s LEED credentials, it also aligned with the project’s sustainability goals. Dan Finnell, Partner brownarchitects In addition to its reliable strength, the Accoya siding conveys the welcoming, inclusive spirit of Jubilee Park. “It has a very warm feeling to it ... It draws...

STRENGTH MEETS SUSTAINABILITY: University of Florida Solar Decathlon Team Uses Accoya Wood The scenario: The solution: Competing in the Solar Decathlon, an international competition that challenges universities to design and build a selfsustaining, energy-efficient solar house, the University of Florida’s team, Project RE:FOCUS, sought sustainable, highperforming materials for its innovative design. The team merged elements of traditional Florida “Cracker Houses” with newer design strategies to design and build a dwelling that could withstand a range of climatic conditions while lowering energy...

“Accoya wood really fell in line with our sustainable goals for the house.” Paige Mainor, Project RE:FOCUS design contributor The result: The Project RE:FOCUS team created a house that upholds strict energy conservation standards without cutting corners when it comes to aesthetic impact or longevity. Accoya wood aligned with the team’s goals for sustainable sourcing and the product offered a durable, cost-efficient solution with minimal need for maintenance. The wood’s natural appearance is retained longer than standard woods, plus it’s weatherproof and durable against rot and decay. With their...

Urban Renewal: Accoya Wood Meets Multiple Needs in Mixed Reuse Project The scenario: The solution: With the urban renewal and development occurring in Fort Worth, Texas, both new construction and adaptive reuse are reshaping the community. In addition to the Quonset hut and neighboring warehouse, the property owners also purchased the land between the two buildings. Renovating the original buildings inside and out, Cunningham Architects also designed a new building to connect the two existing structures. At 1000 Foch Street, near the large West 7th development project, sat a Quonset hut and,...

“With Accoya wood, we continue to get repeat customers. We haven’t sold Accoya wood to anybody who hasn’t continued to use it in some fashion on their next projects.” Steve Morrison, Distributor Universal Forest Products The result: Because Accoya wood is a stable substrate, it was applied with confidence for different uses without risk of buckling, twisting or warping of the wood. To achieve the desired natural look, Accoya was left uncoated and unstained to allow it to weather and develop its own patina over time. While Ipe and cement board were considered as alternatives, Cunningham Architects...

CHALLENGING THE ELEMENTS: Exclusive Beach Bar & Restaurant Features Accoya Wood Throughout The scenario: The solution: The Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noorwijk originally opened in 1885. Once favoured by Dutch and Belgian royalty, this imposing hotel has stood the test of time and is one of the last privately owned 5 star hotels in the Netherlands. A number of species were considered but Accoya was chosen because it offered the best solution as a high performance environmentally compatible product that would answer the project’s need for: The current owners consistently strive to offer a superior...

“We considered Meranti but ultimately recommended Accoya wood for its outstanding durability and dimensional stability, attributes that really count in demanding coastal weather” Eline van Leeuwen, Director, Van Leeuwen Kozijnen The result: An aesthetically pleasing beach bar and restaurant that stands out from the crowd, yet blends in to the environment, offering an informal but high quality dining experience. “We considered Meranti and Accoya but ultimately recommended Accoya for its outstanding durability and dimensional stability, attributes that really count in the demanding coastal weather...