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the world's leading high technology wood STRENGTH MEETS SUSTAINABILITY: University of Florida Solar Dcathlon Team Uses Accoya Wood The scnario: Competing in the Solar Decathlon, an international competition that challenges universities to design and build a self-sustaining, energy-efficient solar house, the University of Florida's team, Project RE:FOCUS, sought sustainable, high-performing materials for its innovative design. The solution: The team merged 驩lments 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 consumption and providing optimal livability. Accoya wood was chosen for the five adjustable exterior shading devices that surround the home, creating a highly adaptable facade. These screens can be fully opened to flood the house with sunlight or closed to control sunlight and reduce solar gain during the summer months. They also act as a rain screen, a wind blocker and provide privacy control. The use of Accoya wood contributes to the house's ability to withstand a variety of weather conditions; with resistance to UV degradation, outstanding dimensional stability and superior thermal properties, the Accoya wood screens can endure extreme conditions without compromising on strength or durability. Dereck Winning, project lead for the University of Florida's house, says, "We chose Accoya wood due to its environmentally friendly process and because it performs similar to hardwood." accsys TECHNOLOGIES 1 of 2

accoya Ci5? "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...

OCCOyOAJ ^ D1AM0NDWOOD the world's leading high technology wood EXTERIOR DECORATION & INTERNAL SCREENING & CLADDING IN CHINA: Leading Fast Food Chain's Roll Out a New Design for it's Outlet Refurbishment Material & Finish Accoya wood dimensions 60 x 40 mm used for external dcoration and internal slatted screens. Accoya wood dimensions 60 x 40 mm, 45 x 45 mm and 40 x 40 mm used for internal wall cladding. Finished with VMS coating. To learn more about Accoya wood, visit www.accoya.com Project Locations 1. Alongside Metro Line 2 Pu Dong District, Shanghai 2. Cloud Nine Shopping Mall Chang...

the world's leading high technology wood CLADDING & SHADING IN THE NETHERLANDS: "Open" Cladding for the New Water Pumping Station J.J.J.M. van der Burg Material & Finish Accoya was chosen as the project required a non-toxic, sustainably sourced material that could be left uncoated but that would be dimensionally stable and durable. Aesthetically a natural look was required, permitting small knots in the wood, provided that the wood's durability and stability performance were not compromised. This was possible with Accoya wood, which was chosen over Western Red Cedar. The final dimension of...

the world's leading high technology wood SOLAR SHADING IN THE UK: Accoya Fins Used in Bespoke Solar Shading System in Edinburgh Scottlsh Widows1 strlklng Exchange Place evelopment In Edlnburgh's central business district comprises 210,000 square feet (c. 19,500 m?) of premium office space. Standing out from fts two neighbours, xchange Place 3 incorpor뉢tes 3 nos of eye-catchlng, energy efficient features, Includlng a bespoke Solar Shading System and ventilation louvres by Levolux, the UK's leading Solar Shading specialisl fhe Solar Shading System has helped to give the building the nighest...

accoya U 5? "Over two years later, the fins look and perform asnew and the colour rԩtention is excellent" Peter Bowman, Partner al ereSarchitecture Matriel & Finish: 1.060 Accoya wood fins were used In comblnatlon wlth glass fins and Matrix XL Brise Soleil to prevent excessive solar heat gain within the building, filted to exposed l驩vations. Accoya wood was selected for its stabillty, durabillty and sustainability. Levolux was able to otfer a 10 year warranty for the finish applied to the solar shading System and a life expectancy of 60 years. Over Two years later the fins look and perform...